In match number 12 of Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026, the debutants – Rawalpindi Pindiz will take on the most successful side in the tournament history, Islamabad United on April 4 at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. The two teams are coming into this fixture on the back of contrasting results. While the Pindiz are yet to open their winning account, the United defeated Quetta Gladiators by 8 wickets after a loss against Multan Sultans and a washout game against Peshawar Zalmi.
PSL 2026: Rawalpindi Pindiz and Islamabad United match details
Match: Rawalpindi Pindiz and Islamabad United, Match 12
Date: April 4, 2026 (Saturday)
Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Toss time: 7:00 pm (IST)
Match time: 7:30 pm (IST)
Team Preview
Rawalpindi Pindiz
The debutants of PSL 2026, Rawalpindi Pindiz will be eager to bounce back after two successive defeats. With some of the best international talents like Daryl Mitchell, Sam Billings and Md Rizwan in the batting lineup and a pace attack boasting of Mohammad Amir, Naseem Shah, they will look to get their maiden win.
Key batters: Mohammad Rizwan, Daryl Mitchell, Sam Billings
Key bowlers: Mohammad Amir, Yasir Khan, Naseem Shah
Islamabad United
Being the most successful side in PSL history, Islamabad United boast of a strong core. Moreover with a vast experience, and recent win against Quetta Gladiators, add to their superiority.
Strength: Balanced lineup with a strong core
Key batters: Devon Conway, Mark Chapman, Shadab Khan, Sameer Minhas
Key bowlers: Imad Wasim, Mohammad Hasnain, Chris Green
Head-to-Head
| Criterion | Stats |
| Played | 0 |
| Rawalpindi Pindiz won | 0 |
| Islamabad United won | 0 |
| Tied/NR | 0/0 |
RP vs IU predicted playing XIs
Rawalpindi Pindiz: Mohammad Rizwan (C & WK), Yasir Khan, Abdullah Fazal, Kamran Ghulam, Sam Billings, Daryl Mitchell, Cole McConchie, Rishad Hossain, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Amir, Amir Khan.
Islamabad United: Devon Conway, Sameer Minhas, Andries Gous (WK), Shadab Khan (C), Mark Chapman, Haider Ali, Faheem Ashraf, Imad Wasim, Chris Green, Salman Mirza, Salman Irshad.
Key Players to Watch
Daryl Mitchell (Rawalpindi Pindiz)
Mohammad Rizwan (Rawalpindi Pindiz)
Sam Billings (Rawalpindi Pindiz)
Mark Chapman (Islamabad United)
Shadab Khan (Islamabad United)
Pitch Report
Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium is known to offer 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.
Average 1st innings score: 166
Team batting first often have an advantage in the game
Weather Report
As per the weather forecast on Accuweather, clear skies are expected to prevail during the PSL 11 Match 12 in Lahore. The temperature will range between 18-19°C with wind gusts of 17-19 km/h. The chances of rain are 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
Rawalpindi Pindiz: 41%
Islamabad United: 59%
Match Prediction – Who will win?
The Shadab Khan-led Islamabad United walk in as favourites to win this clash. Not only the team boasts of their experience, but have dominated the league across 10 editions. But given the likes of Daryl Mitchell, Sam Billings, Mohammad Rizwan in the Pindiz, they too can register an upset.
Prediction: Islamabad United 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 |
