The 2026 Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026 has offered some high-scoring games so far in the ongoing season. With the most successful team in the league’s history, Islamabad United taking on Peshawar Zalmi on March 31 at the Gaddafi Stadium, another cracker of a match is on the cards. While the two teams have shared a balanced record when it comes to their head-to-head stats, the United will be eager to get their first win of the season whereas the Babar Azam and Co. will hope to maintain their winning streak.
PSL 2026: Islamabad United and Peshawar Zalmi match details
Match: Islamabad United and Peshawar Zalmi, Match 7
Date: March 31, 2026 (Tuesday)
Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Toss time: 7:00 pm (IST)
Match time: 7:30 pm (IST)
Team Preview
Islamabad United
Islamabad United, who boasts of a strong core, had a forgettable start to PSL 2026 as they went down by 5 wickets against Multan Sultans. Despite posting a competitive total on board, their bowlers failed to restrict the Sultans despite having the likes of Imad Wasim, Richard Gleeson and a few others in their ranks.
Strength: Balanced lineup with strong core
Key batters: Devon Conway, Mark Chapman, Shadab Khan
Key bowlers: Imad Wasim, Richard Gleeson, Salman Irshad
Peshawar Zalmi
The Babar Azam-led Peshawar Zalmi had a winning start to PSL 2026 after a terrible campaign in 2025. Looking to get a title under their belt, the Peshawar Zalmi will back their batting lineup to pose a threat to the United in the upcoming fixture.
Strength: A well-round batting lineup
Key batters: Mohammad Haris, Babar Azam, Kusal Mendis, Aaron Hardie, Michael Bracewell
Key bowlers: Ali Raza, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shahnawaz Dahani, Brian Bennett
Head-to-Head
| Criterion | Stats |
| Played | 26 |
| Islamabad United won | 13 |
| Peshawar Zalmi won | 13 |
| Tied/NR | 0/0 |
IU vs PZ predicted playing XIs
Islamabad United: Devon Conway, Sameer Minhas, Andries Gous (wk), Shadab Khan (c), Mark Chapman, Haider Ali, Imad Wasim, Faheem Ashraf, Richard Gleeson, Salman Mirza, Salman Irshad
Peshawar Zalmi: Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Haris, Kusal Mendis (wk), Aaron Hardie, Farhan Yousaf, Michael Bracewell, Abdul Samad, Aamer Jamal, Sufiyan Muqeem, Shoriful Islam, Ali Raza
Key Players to Watch
Mark Chapman (Islamabad United)
Shadab Khan (Islamabad United)
Mohammad Haris (Peshawar Zalmi)
Michael Bracewell (Peshawar Zalmi)
Pitch Report
Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium offers the most batting-friendly surfaces in all of Pakistan. In the 37 T20 matches played at this venue, teams batting first have often come out victorious, thus hinting to teams to win toss and bat first. Speaking particularly of PSL 2026, the venue has seen high-scoring matches, barring the game between Lahore Qalandars and Karachi Kings.
Average 1st innings score: 166
Team batting first often have an advantage in the game
Weather Report
As per the weather forecast on Accuweather, it is expected remain mostly cloudy during the PSL 11 Match 7 in Lahore. The temperature will range between 24-27°C with wind blowing from north and north-east at 13 km/h. The chances of rain are bare minimum.
Toss Prediction
Teams winning the toss are likely to bat first, considering that 23 times the team batting first have come out victorious.
Winning Probability
Islamabad United: 45%
Peshawar Zalmi: 55%
Match Prediction – Who will win?
Although the two teams have shared competitive battles in the past with their head-to-head record standing even-stevens, Peshawar Zalmi have a slight edge over Islamabad United. But with the United being the most successful franchise in the league, they have the capability to turn any match in their favour at a given day.
Prediction: Peshawar Zalmi to win the contest
PSL 11 live streaming details
| Region | Broadcasters/Platforms |
| UK | ARY Digital (SKY 748), ARY Plus |
| Australia & New Zealand | ESPN |
| North America | Willow, Prime |
| MENA | Cricbuzz, STarzplay, Elife |
| India & Nepal | Tapmad |
| Bangladesh | T Sports, Tapmad |
| Sri Lanka | Dialog, Tapmad |
| Africa, Europe & Caribbean | Tapmad |
