PES vs ISL Dream11 Prediction, Qualifier, PSL Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates

Peshawar Zalmi set to face Islamabad United in the Qualifier match of the Pakistan Super League 2026 (PSL) at the National Stadium in Karachi on Tuesday, April 28.

By Bhupender Sharma

Updated - 28 Apr 2026, 10:05 IST

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Preview

In the Qualifier match of the PSL 2026, Peshawar Zalmi (PES) will take on Islamabad United (ISL). Peshawar Zalmi have enjoyed an outstanding campaign this season, winning eight of their 10 group-stage matches to finish at the top of the points table. They will now be eager to bounce back with a strong performance in this qualifier and book their place in the final.

However, Peshawar were below their best in the previous match, in which they suffered a six-wicket defeat to Lahore Qalandars. Batting first, they posted a solid total of 199 runs, but Lahore successfully chased it down in the final over. Michael Bracewell was the standout performer with the bat, scoring an impressive 83 off just 45 deliveries, while Babar Azam also contributed with 59. In the bowling department, Ali Raza, Khurram Shahzad, Iftikhar Ahmed, and Sufiyan Muqeem picked up one wicket each.

On the other hand, Islamabad United have also had an impressive season, winning six of their 10 group-stage matches to finish second on the points table. Their back-to-back wins in the last two matches highlight their strong momentum, which they will look to carry into this encounter.

Islamabad United secured a four-wicket victory over Multan Sultans in their previous game. Batting first, Multan posted a competitive total of 192 runs, but Islamabad chased it down comfortably in 18.4 overs. Mark Chapman starred with a superb knock of 69 runs off 33 balls, while Shadab Khan made a valuable contribution of 36 runs. With the ball, all of Islamabad’s bowlers played their part well, with each of them claiming at least one wicket.

Match Information

Peshawar Zalmi vs Islamabad United, Qualifier

Pakistan Super League, 28 Apr 2026, Tue, 7:30 PM IST ,National Stadium, Karachi

Broadcast

N/A

Live Stream

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Weather Report

National Stadium, Karachi

Haze

33.8°C

46% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

Peshawar Zalmi

L
W
W
W
W

Islamabad United

W
W
L
W
L

Players Stats in current Series

1

Kusal Mendis

PES - wk

500 Runs

9 Matches

2

Babar Azam

PES - bat

485 Runs

9 Matches

3

Sameer Minhas

ISL - bat

299 Runs

9 Matches

4

Devon Conway

ISL - wkbat

265 Runs

9 Matches

5

Mark Chapman

ISL - all

198 Runs

9 Matches

184 Runs

9 Matches

1

Abdul Samad

PES - bat

240.00

9 Matches

2

Mohsin Riaz

ISL - bat

191.43

2 Matches

3

Mark Chapman

ISL - all

181.65

9 Matches

180.39

9 Matches

5

178.79

8 Matches

6

Kusal Mendis

PES - wk

170.65

9 Matches

1

Sufyan Moqim

PES - bat

19 Wkts

9 Matches

2

Shadab Khan

ISL - all

14 Wkts

8 Matches

3

12 Wkts

8 Matches

4

Imad Wasim

ISL - all

10 Wkts

9 Matches

5

Ali Raza

PES - bowl

10 Wkts

5 Matches

6

Richard Gleeson

ISL - bowl

9 Wkts

7 Matches

1

Nahid Rana

PES - bowl

5.43

4 Matches

2

Richard Gleeson

ISL - bowl

5.96

7 Matches

3

Shadab Khan

ISL - all

6.46

8 Matches

4

Chris Green

ISL - bowl

6.55

8 Matches

5

7.03

8 Matches

6

Imad Wasim

ISL - all

7.32

9 Matches

Probable Playing XI

Peshawar Zalmi

JM Vince, Babar Azam (C), K Mendis (wk), Michael Bracewell, Iftikhar Ahmed, Abdul Samad, Farhan Yousaf, Sufyan Moqim, Ali Raza, Khurram Shahzad, M Basit

Bench : Mohammad Haris, Khalid Usman, Aamer Jamal, AM Hardie, Nahid Rana, A Subhan, Kashif Ali, Mirza Baig, Shahnawaz Dahani, Shoriful Islam, Brian Bennett, Tanzid Hasan

Islamabad United

Devon Conway (wk), S Minhas, Mohsin Riaz, SH Khan (C), MS Chapman, Haider Ali, Faheem Ashraf, Chris Green, IM Wasim, Salman Irshad, Salman Mirza

Bench : AGS Gous, Max Bryant, Dipendra Singh Airee, RJ Gleeson, Mehran Mumtaz, M Hasnain, Sameen Gul, Mohammad Faiq, H Sajjad, Nisar Ahmad

Injury and availability news

(Will be added when there is an update)

Pitch Report

The pitch at the National Stadium in Karachi is widely regarded as a batting-friendly surface, offering ideal conditions for aggressive stroke play and fluent run-scoring. However, as the match progresses, spinners tend to come into play and can extract assistance from the surface. Additionally, this surface favours teams batting second and makes chasing a more viable option. Overall, the venue is known for producing high-scoring encounters, with the average first-innings total around 173 runs.

50%

Pace Bowling

50%

Spin Bowling

65%

Batting Pitch

173

Average Score

35%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

9
C

Babar Azam PES | BAT

Babar Azam is a top-class batter who has consistently delivered impressive performances in the PSL. He has scored 501 runs across his last 10 matches, including a valuable 59-run contribution in the previous game against Lahore. Given his current form, he is well-positioned to make a significant impact this season.

8
VC

Devon Conway ISL | WKBAT

Devon Conway is an excellent batter and is currently in good form. Moreover, he scored 265 runs in the last nine games. He is definitely a brilliant batter and can perform well this season.

9

Kusal Mendis PES | WK

Kusal Mendis is a good T20 batter and has also performed well in recent times. He has scored 500 runs in the last 9 games. He will undoubtedly be a vital player for Multan Sultans this season.

7

Sameer Minhas ISL | BAT

Sameer Minhas is an excellent batter. He also scored 299 runs in the previous nine games. He is definitely able to perform well this season.

8.5

Shadab Khan ISL | ALL

Shadab Khan has performed exceptionally well in PSL. Moreover, he has taken 14 wickets in the last nine games. His fans will expect a good performance from him this season.

7.5

Sufyan Moqim PES | BAT

Sufiyan Muqim has performed exceptionally well in the PSL recently. He has taken 19 wickets in the last nine games. His fans will expect a good performance from him this season.

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9

Andries Gous

ISL | WK

8

Nahid Rana

PES | BOWL

Teams will be updated after Toss

Last Updated On - Apr 28 2026 10:05 AM

Players
11/11

Team 1

PES

6 : 5

ISL

Credits Left
11/100

Mega League
Kusal Mendis

9

Devon Conway
VC

8

Babar Azam
C

9

James Vince

9

Sameer Minhas

7

Michael Bracewell

8

Mark Chapman

7.5

Shadab Khan

8.5

Ali Raza

7.5

Sufyan Moqim

7.5

Richard Gleeson

8

Players
11/11

Team 1

PES

6 : 5

ISL

Credits Left
10.5/100

Grand League
Kusal Mendis
C

9

Devon Conway

8

Babar Azam

9

James Vince

9

Sameer Minhas

7

Michael Bracewell

8

Mark Chapman

7.5

Shadab Khan
VC

8.5

Ali Raza

7.5

Sufyan Moqim

7.5

Chris Green

8.5

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