PSL 2025: Match 7, ISL vs MUL Match Prediction – Who will win today’s PSL match between ISL vs MUL?

Match Overview

Islamabad United and Multan Sultans will go face-to-face in the 7th match of PSL 2025. The two sides will face each other at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi, on April 16 at 8:30 PM (IST). Both teams have had contrasting starts to their campaign so far. While Multan has lost its only match, Islamabad has won both its matches in the tournament so far.

Multan scored 234/3 in their 20 overs against Karachi Kings and lost by 4 wickets. Islamabad, meanwhile, have convincingly beaten both Lahore Qalandars and Peshawar Zalmi in their campaign so far. While the United overcame Qalandars by 8 wickets, they beat Zalmi by a huge margin of 102 runs. With that, Islamabad is at the top of the points table.

Both teams have some of the best players in the world in their lineup. While MUL have the likes of Mohammad Rizwan, Michael Bracewell, Chris Jordan, and others in their line-up, the Islamabad-based side includes Agha Salman, Shadab Khan, and Naseem Shah among others. It can turn out to be another one-sided contest, with Islamabad claiming a hat-trick of wins.

Match Details

Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium Pitch Report

The Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi has one of the best surfaces for bowlers. In T20 cricket, both pacers and spinners have usually dominated the batters over the years. The pitch stayed true to its nature in the ongoing season, where chasing has been difficult. Batters could have a tough time in the second innings of the match.

Chasing totals could be difficult at the venue, as the pitch could get slower with no effect of dew. Hence, toss might play a part, as putting runs on the board is the way to go. For batters, the key would be to make the most of the Powerplay overs and rotate strike in the middle overs. Bowlers need to operate a good line and length to trouble the batters.

Head-to-Head Record

Multan and Islamabad have faced each other 16 times in the PSL history. Neither of the teams have any advantage or disadvantage, as they have 8 wins and losses each to their name. While none of their games ended without a result, Islamabad beat Multan in a thriller by 2 wickets in their previous encounter in 2024.

ISL vs MUL Predicted Playing XIs

Islamabad United (ISL):

Sahibzada Farhan, Andries Gous, Colin Munro, Agha Salman, Azam Khan (WK), Muhammad Shahzad, Imad Wasim, Shadab Khan (C), Jason Holder, Riley Meredith, Naseem Shah

Multan Sultans (MUL):

Mohammad Rizwan (C & WK), Shai Hope, Usman Khan, Kamran Ghulam, Tayyab Tahir, Michael Bracewell, David Willey, Chris Jordan, Usama Mir, Akif Javed, Shahid Aziz

ISL vs MUL Probable Best Performers

Probable Best Batter: Sahibzada Farhan

Sahibzada Farhan has been the best batter of Islamabad in the ongoing season. Chasing 140 against Lahore, the star batter scored 25 off 24. However, it was his knock against Peshawar which stood out. In his stay in the middle, the emerging batter scored 106 runs in 52 balls, which included 13 fours and 5 sixes. His knock propelled the United to a total of 243/5.

Probable Best Bowler: Akif Javed

Akif Javed was Multan's best bowler in the match against Karachi Kings. The left-arm pacer claimed 3/41 in his spell of 4 overs, including the wickets of Tim Seifert, Shan Masood, and Khushdil Shah. Akif can pick wickets with the new ball and be effective in the latter half of the innings. Someone like him can be effective against a team like Islamabad.

Today's Match Prediction: Team batting first to win the match

Scenario 1

• Islamabad win the toss and bat
• PP Score - 60-70
• ISL - 220-230
• ISL to win the match

Scenario 2

• Multan Sultans win the toss and bat
• PP score - 55 to 65
• MUL - 200 to 210
• MUL to win the match

Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.