The three-time champion, Islamabad United, have opened its account in the PSL 2026. They beat Quetta Gladiators by 8 wickets in the previous game, which was their first win in three games. Prior to this, they had one defeat and one abandoned match. Captain Shadab Khan was the star of the show, bagging the Man of the Match award for his all-round display. He took 3/23 in four overs and scored an unbeaten 69 off 39 balls in the chase.
He was equally supported by young opener Sameer Minhas, who scored a blistering 48-ball 82. They will now face Rawalpindiz in the next game, which will be live on April 4 (Saturday) at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore at 7:30 PM IST. Rawalpindiz have been unlucky so far, as they have failed to win both matches. From scoring 214 and 197, their bowlers have not been up to the mark. That has cost them both matches. But they can't afford any other mistake, because it can hamper their campaign in their debut season.
RAP vs ISL: Match Info.
·Tournament: Pakistan Super League 2026
·Match: Rawalpindiz vs Islamabad United, Match 12
·Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
·Time: 7:30 PM IST
·Date: April 04, 2026 (Saturday)
RAP vs ISL: Head-to-Head: RAP (0) – ISL (0)
Rawalpindiz and Islamabad United have never faced each other in the Pakistan Super League.
RAP vs ISL: Pitch Report
Gaddafi Stadium has been brilliant for batting sides. This wicket is a true batting surface, which offers very little help for the bowling side. The bounce and pace are pretty good, allowing the batters to play freely. The average score here is around 175-185, and it is an excellent wicket to chase.
RAP vs ISL: Live Streaming Details
·TV: Star Sports Network
·Digital: Jio Hotstar
RAP vs ISL: Weather Report
The weather forecast for Saturday in Lahore shows cloudy conditions, with passing showers. The temperature will be in and around 26°C, with 78 percent humidity and a 12 km/h wind speed.
RAP vs ISL: Last Five Results
Rawalpindiz: L, L
Islamabad United: L, L, L, NR, W
Rawalpindiz vs Islamabad United: Predicted XIs:
RAP: Md. Rizwan (c & wk), Y. Khan, D. Mitchell, K. Ghulam, S. Billings, C. McConchie, A. Fazal, R. Hossain, N. Shah, Md. Amir, Md. Amir Khan
ISL: S. Minhas, D. Conway, A. Gous (wk), M. Chapman, S. Khan (c), F. Ashraf, H. Ali, I. Wasim, C. Green, S. Mirza, S. Irshad
RAP vs ISL: Players to Watch out for
Islamabad United: Captain Shadab Khan was brilliant in the last over, and he has been tremendous as captain. He takes wickets and scores runs when it mattered. So, he is a complete match-winner.
Rawalpindiz: Daryl Mitchell has been brilliant for Rawalpindiz in both games. He is among their top scorers and two wicket-takers already.
Rawalpindiz vs Islamabad United Today’s Match Prediction: These two teams are solid batting sides. So, there are chances that we might see a high-scoring thriller. It's been two games that Rawalpindiz have been poor with their bowling plan, but it will be even worse if they fail in three consecutive matches. So, they are expected to bounce back well here.
Islamabad United have been a good all-round team, with a pretty good bowling unit and an explosive batting lineup. That makes them pretty consistent here. They are also coming off a win and have the momentum with them. That makes them a clear favorite for this game.
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