Rawalpindiz take on Islamabad United in the 34th match of the Pakistan Super League 2026 at the National Stadium, Karachi, scheduled to begin at 2:30 PM local time (3:00 PM IST). With both teams coming off recent games, momentum and execution in key phases will decide this contest.
Islamabad United head into this match after a comfortable win over Karachi Kings, where they chased down the target with ease. Rawalpindiz, on the other hand, are coming off a defeat against Multan Sultans, where they failed to defend a competitive total despite strong contributions with the bat.
Karachi surfaces have generally supported decent scoring, but consistency has been key. Islamabad look more settled as a unit, while Rawalpindiz will need a more complete performance across both innings.
RWP vs ISU Over/Under Prediction
Rawalpindiz Preview
Rawalpindiz posted 166-4 in their previous match, with Daryl Mitchell leading the charge with a solid 58, while Sam Billings added 29 and Dian Forrester finished strongly with 37* to push the total to a competitive level.
However, their bowling unit couldn’t defend the score. Despite Asif Afridi picking up 2 wickets and some support from Saad Masood, the attack lacked control in key phases, allowing the opposition to chase the target down.
Rawalpindiz will take confidence from their batting contributions but must address their bowling execution, especially in the middle and death overs.
Islamabad United Preview
Islamabad United were clinical in their previous outing, chasing down 153 in just 16 overs. Devon Conway anchored the innings with an unbeaten 53, while Sameer Minhas played an aggressive knock of 58 to dominate the chase.
Their bowling setup also did a solid job earlier, with Shadab Khan and Richard Gleeson picking up 2 wickets each, ensuring Karachi Kings never got away with the game.
With both departments delivering, Islamabad come into this match with strong momentum and a balanced lineup.
RWP vs ISU Probable Playing XI
Rawalpindiz: Shahzaib Khan, Mohammad Rizwan (c), Yasir Khan, Daryl Mitchell, Sam Billings (wk), Dian Forrester, Saad Masood, Asif Afridi, Mohammad Amir, Ben Sears, Razaullah
Islamabad United: Devon Conway (wk), Sameer Minhas, Mohammad Faiz, Shadab Khan (c), Haider Ali, Mark Chapman, Imad Wasim, Faheem Ashraf, Chris Green, Richard Gleeson, Mohammad Hasnain
RWP vs ISU Pitch Report
The Gaddafi Stadium has hosted 15 PSL matches, with teams batting first winning 6 times compared to 9 while chasing. The average first innings score stands at 178, while the second innings average is 174. This suggests a balanced surface for both innings, but with most of the recent games trending at 190s, teams will still look to push towards the minimum 180 range.
| Stats | Details |
| Total Matches | 15 |
| Matches won batting first | 6 |
| Matches won bowling first | 9 |
| Average 1st innings Score | 178 |
| Average 2nd innings Score | 174 |
RWP vs ISU Winner Prediction
Islamabad United look like the more complete side coming into this game, with both their batting and bowling units performing well in the previous match. Rawalpindiz, while competitive with the bat, have struggled to close games with the ball.
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