Islamabad United face Peshawar Zalmi in the 7th match of PSL 2026 at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore on March 31, 2026. This is one of PSL’s most evenly fought rivalries, with the head-to-head locked at 13-13 across 26 matches.
Both teams enter with contrasting fortunes. Peshawar Zalmi pulled off a stunning last-over chase against Rawalpindi Pindiz (218/5 chasing 214/4), while Islamabad United suffered a defeat to Multan Sultans in their opener. As a result, Zalmi carry genuine momentum into this clash.
With Babar Azam leading a confident Zalmi line-up and three-time champions Islamabad desperate to bounce back under Shadab Khan, this Tuesday night blockbuster promises a fiery contest between two of PSL’s most decorated franchises.
ISL vs PES 7th Match Details
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Islamabad United vs Peshawar Zalmi, 7th Match |
| Date | 31 March 2026 (Tuesday) |
| Time | 7:00 PM PKT / 7:30 PM IST (Night) |
| Venue | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| Series | Pakistan Super League 2026 (Season 11) |
| Head-to-Head | 26 matches: IU 13 wins, PZ 13 wins (dead even) |
Dream11 Team for Islamabad United vs Peshawar Zalmi
Weather Report for ISL vs PES, PSL 2026 Match 7
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 24-29°C during match hours |
| Sky | Partly cloudy with clearing expected by evening |
| Rain Chance | 10% chance of rain, no major threat to the match |
| Humidity | Moderate; heavy dew expected in the second innings under lights |
| Overall | Pleasant evening; dew will significantly impact the second innings |
This is a night match starting at 7:00 PM PKT. As a result, dew will be a decisive factor in the second innings. Bowlers will struggle to grip the ball under floodlights. Therefore, whichever captain wins the toss is very likely to bowl first and chase under the lights.
Pitch Report for Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Venue | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, Pakistan |
| Pitch Type | Flat batting surface with true bounce and carry |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 175-190 in PSL 2026 matches so far |
| Pace vs Spin | Pacers get swing early with new ball; spinners grip in middle overs |
| Toss Factor | Heavy dew at night; teams batting second have a clear advantage |
| Boundary Size | Short square boundaries; rewards aggressive stroke-play |
The Gaddafi Stadium has been producing consistently high scores in PSL 2026 so far. In the opening match, Lahore Qalandars posted 199/6, while Rawalpindi Pindiz smashed 214/4 in Match 3. On the other hand, Islamabad United managed only 171/8 in their opener against Multan Sultans. Any team batting first needs to target a minimum of 185-195 to be competitive on this surface.
Injury Updates for ISL vs PES, PSL 2026
Islamabad United: No fresh injury concerns following their opening match loss. All key players including Shadab Khan, Devon Conway, Faheem Ashraf, and Richard Gleeson are available. However, United’s bowling attack showed vulnerabilities in their opener, leaking runs in the powerplay .
Peshawar Zalmi: No injury concerns for Zalmi. Babar Azam, Kusal Mendis, Aaron Hardie, and Aamir Jamal are all fit and riding high after their dramatic last-over win against Rawalpindi Pindiz.
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ISL vs PES Head-to-Head Record in PSL
This is one of the most perfectly balanced rivalries in PSL history. Across 26 matches, Islamabad United and Peshawar Zalmi have each won 13 games You genuinely cannot separate these two sides based on history alone.
Both franchises are among PSL’s most decorated. Islamabad United have won the title three times (2016, 2018, 2024), making them the most successful PSL franchise. Peshawar Zalmi won in 2017 and have reached the final three additional times. Their clashes have consistently produced PSL’s most dramatic encounters.
However, recent form clearly favours Islamabad. United have won 4 of the last 5 meetings against Zalmi heading into this season. Still, Peshawar’s thrilling chase of 214 against Rawalpindi in Match 3 of PSL 2026 proves their batting line-up can chase any total when in full flow.
