Multan Sultans outclass Islamabad United in one-sided encounter

Multan Sultans defeated Islamabad United by five wickets in the fourth match of the HBL PSL 2026 at Gaddafi Stadium on Saturday, powered by a half-century from Josh Philippe and a three-wicket haul by Momin Qamar.

Chasing 172, the Sultans recovered from an early setback after Sahibzada Farhan fell cheaply. Philippe then steadied the innings with Steve Smith in a 45-run stand.

Smith scored 31 on his PSL debut before being dismissed by Salman Irshad, while Shan Masood also departed early.

Philippe later combined with captain Ashton Turner to add a crucial 61-run partnership for the fourth wicket. The wicketkeeper-batter top-scored with 55 off 35 balls, hitting five fours and two sixes, while Turner guided the chase with an unbeaten 43 off 28 deliveries.

Arafat Minhas chipped in with a quick 25 off 11 balls and Mohammad Nawaz remained not out on seven as the Sultans reached the target with eight balls to spare.

First Innings

Earlier, Islamabad United posted 171/8 after being asked to bat first. Devon Conway and Sameer Minhas provided a solid start with a 48-run opening stand before Conway was dismissed for 26 by Peter Siddle.

Sameer added 28 but fell soon after, while Andries Gous made 11 as United slipped to 75/3. Mark Chapman then anchored the innings with a brisk 40 off 23 balls, forming brief partnerships with captain Shadab Khan and Haider Ali before falling to Qamar.

Late contributions from Faheem Ashraf (26) and Imad Wasim (8) helped United reach 171.

For Multan, Momin Qamar returned impressive figures of 3/24, while Mohammad Wasim Jr took two wickets. Arafat Minhas, Nawaz and Siddle claimed one wicket each