Islamabad United won the toss and elected to bowl first against Rawalpindiz in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026 match at Gaddafi Stadium Lahore.
Rain earlier delayed proceedings, but covers were removed before the toss, allowing the match to begin at 7:40 PM local time without overs lost.
Rawalpindiz opened with Mohammad Rizwan and Yasir Khan, reaching four runs without loss in 1.2 overs, with Rizwan scoring two runs and Yasir contributing two.
Islamabad United’s Imad Wasim bowled the opening over, conceding two runs, while Richard Gleeson followed with two deliveries, giving away two runs at an economy of six.
Rawalpindiz made two changes, with Dian Forrester replacing injured Naseem Shah, while Islamabad United also adjusted, excluding Salman Mirza and Gous due to fitness concerns.
Rawalpindi Playing XI
Devon Conway, Sameer Minhas, Mohammad Faiq, Mark Chapman, Shadab Khan, Haider Ali, Imad Wasim, Faheem Ashraf, Chris Green, Richard Gleeson, and Salman Irshad.
Islamabad United Playing XI
Mohammad Rizwan, Yasir Khan, Kamran Ghulam, Abdullah Fazal, Sam Billings, Daryl Mitchell, Dian Forrester, Cole McConchie, Rishad Hossain, Jalat Khan, and Mohammad Amir.
Rawalpindi posted 197 runs in their last outing, powered by 65 runs from Daryl Mitchell and 58 from Sam Billings, yet Karachi Kings chased successfully in the final over.
Despite three wickets for 32 runs from Mitchell, their bowling lacked penetration, leaving their attack exposed and unable to defend a competitive total against Karachi Kings.
United, meanwhile, dominated Quetta Gladiators, securing an eight-wicket win as Sameer Minhas struck 82 runs and Shadab Khan delivered an outstanding all-round performance.
A fighting innings of 69 runs and three wickets from Shadab, supported by Salman Mirza and Imad Wasim, highlighted their balanced strength, making them formidable contenders in the encounter.
