Three-time champions Islamabad United won the toss and decided to play first against Multan Sultans in the 40th match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11 at the National Bank Stadium on Sunday.
Face to face
The two teams have faced each other 19 times in the PSL, and three-time champions United hold a slight advantage in the head-to-head record with 10 wins, while the Sultans have nine wins to their name.
Their most recent encounter took place earlier in the ongoing PSL 11, which saw the Sultans win comfortably by five wickets with eight balls to spare.
Matches: 19
Islamabad United: 10
Sultans of Multan: 9
Form guide
United and the Sultans come into the match with equal momentum as both teams have claimed three wins each in their respective last five completed matches.
The Sultans are in second place with 12 points from nine matches, closely followed by United with 11 points from as many matches.
Although both teams have already qualified for the PSL 11 playoffs, the upcoming match holds great significance as the winning team will seal a top-two spot and set up the qualifying clash with leaders Peshawar Zalmi.
Sultans of Multan: L, W, W, L, W (newest first)
Islamabad United: W, L, W, L, W
