Islamabad United vs Peshawar Zalmi Prediction & Match Preview – PSL 2026, 7th Match
Match summary
Islamabad United face Peshawar Zalmi in Rawalpindi on 31 March in PSL 2026. Read our preview with pitch, weather, expected scores and a pick.
Match details
| Match | Islamabad United vs Peshawar Zalmi, 7th Match |
|---|---|
| Series | Pakistan Super League 2026 |
| Date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Start time | 3:00 pm GMT / 8:00 pm local |
| Venue | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi |
| Status | Played |
| Our pick | Peshawar Zalmi |
| Toss pick | Islamabad United |
Matches in this series
Match preview
Islamabad United and Peshawar Zalmi meet in the seventh match of Pakistan Super League 2026 at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Tuesday, 31 March, with the game starting at 8:00 pm local time.
Islamabad’s squad includes Devon Conway, Shadab Khan, Faheem Ashraf, Mark Chapman, Imad Wasim and Richard Gleeson, with Shamar Joseph and Mohammad Hasnain among the fast bowlers. Peshawar can call on Babar Azam, James Vince, Michael Bracewell, Kusal Mendis, Aaron Hardie, Iftikhar Ahmed and Nahid Rana.
A flat surface and quick scoring are expected. A fast start in the powerplay matters, and the closing overs can bring heavy scoring. Dew should help the side batting second, which makes the toss important. Our preview picks Peshawar Zalmi to win.
Rawalpindi is known as a batting-friendly venue with true bounce and consistent pace, and T20 totals above 180 are quite common. Pacers may find some swing in the opening overs, but that help fades quickly. Spinners get little assistance and must rely on variations. In night games dew can be significant, so chasing is generally preferred.
The evening should be pleasant at 8:00 pm, with temperatures around 20–23 °C and partly cloudy skies. A passing shower is possible but unlikely to cause major interruptions, and moderate humidity may bring some dew later.
Expected scores
| Innings | Predicted | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| First innings | 180–200 | – |
| Second innings | 170–195 | – |
Peshawar Zalmi
Our preview picks Peshawar Zalmi to win, with Islamabad United expected to win the toss.
Toss pick: Islamabad United
FAQ
Where is Islamabad United vs Peshawar Zalmi played?
The seventh match of PSL 2026 is at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Tuesday, 31 March, starting at 8:00 pm local time.
Which team does our preview pick?
Our preview picks Peshawar Zalmi, while expecting Islamabad United to win the toss.
What total is competitive in Rawalpindi?
A score of 190 or more is a strong total, and 200 or more is generally match-winning.
Probable XIs
Expected line-ups from our preview. c = captain, wk = wicketkeeper.
Line-ups not available yet.