Islamabad United played Multan Sultans in Match 4 of PSL 2026 at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Saturday, 28 March 2026, with an 8:00 PM PKT (UTC+5) evening start. The 27,000-capacity Gaddafi Stadium was lit up under floodlights for this heavyweight clash between two of PSL’s most decorated franchises.

Islamabad United hold two PSL titles, from 2016 and 2018, making them the competition’s most successful early-era franchise. Their analytics-driven approach, emphasis on pace bowling and smart overseas recruitment set the template for modern PSL cricket. Multan Sultans are PSL’s dominant force of the current era, winning in 2021 and sharing the 2023 title under Mohammad Rizwan’s captaincy.

Islamabad United’s squad for this fixture was built around experience and depth. Shadab Khan provided all-round capability in both bowling and lower-order hitting. Alex Hales brought explosive power at the top of the order, and Hasan Ali led a pace attack that can destroy any batting lineup on a Lahore surface with bounce.

Multan Sultans presented the strongest batting unit in the competition. Mohammad Rizwan, one of the most consistent T20 batters on the planet, anchored the lineup. Rilee Rossouw provided brutal hitting in the middle order, while Ihsanullah was their key wicket-taking weapon with the ball.

When to watch: The 8:00 PM PKT start on March 28 converts to 3:00 PM GMT (London), 8:30 PM IST (India), 10:00 AM EST (New York), and 1:00 AM AEST on March 29 (Sydney). For current local time, check Lahore time and Pakistan time.

Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore holds 27,000 fans and is considered Pakistan’s cricket cathedral. The ground has hosted World Cup matches, historic Test series and now serves as PSL’s flagship venue. Under lights, with drums echoing from all four stands, it creates one of the most intense atmospheres in world cricket.

PSL 2026 runs from late March through to May, with seven franchises competing in a double round-robin group stage before a four-team playoffs series. A win for either side in these early fixtures creates crucial early momentum toward a top-four finish.