Islamabad United vs Peshawar Zalmi Pitch Report: The 2026 edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) continues its streak of thrilling encounters. In the 7th match of the tournament, three-time champions Islamabad United (ISL) will face Peshawar Zalmi (PES) on Tuesday, March 31, at Lahore's renowned Gaddafi Stadium. Let's take a look at the pitch report for today's match.
Islamabad United vs Peshawar Zalmi (ISL vs PES) Match Details:
- League: Pakistan Super League 2026
- Venue: Gaddafi Stadium
- Date: March 31st, 2026
- Start Time: 07:30 PM (IST) - 02:00 PM (GMT)
- Teams: Islamabad United vs Peshawar Zalmi
ISL vs PES Match Previews
The Islamabad team got off to a rather poor start in their very first match of the season. At this very venue, the Multan Sultans handed them a crushing five-wicket defeat. Consequently, they will be looking to return to winning ways by securing a victory in this match.
The Peshawar Zalmi team enters this contest on the back of a win. They kicked off their campaign in spectacular fashion by defeating the Rawalpindi Pindis. Therefore, this encounter promises to be of immense significance for both teams.
ISL vs PES, Gaddafi Stadium Pitch Report
PES vs ISL Match Pitch Report: Today, in the 7th match of PSL 2026 between ISL and PES, the pitch at Gaddafi Stadium favors the batsmen. The flat surface and fast outfield facilitate the scoring of high totals.
The pitch offers good bounce, making it easier for batsmen to play big shots, while fast bowlers find early movement with the new ball. In recent matches, fast bowlers have claimed more wickets here (39, compared to 21 taken by spinners). The pitch tends to slow down slightly later in the innings; however, the dew factor provides an advantage to teams chasing the target.
- Average 1st Innings Score: 187 runs over the last 5 matches.
- Batting-Friendly: In most PSL 2026 matches played at this venue, scores exceeding 170 runs have been posted, with the exception of a single low-scoring encounter.
Gaddafi Stadium Records and Stats In T20
| Total matches: | 69 |
| Batting first won: | 39 |
| Bowling first won: | 30 |
| 1st inn avg score: | 177 |
| 2nd inn avg score: | 154 |
| Highest Total: | 245/3 |
| Lowest Total: | 76/10 |
| Highest Chased: | 218/5 |
| Lowest Defended: | 128/9 |
ISL vs PES Match Playing 11
Islamabad United Playing 11: Andries Gous (Wicketkeeper), Devon Conway, Sameer Minhas, Shadab Khan (Captain), Mark Chapman, Haider Ali, Imad Wasim, Faheem Ashraf, Richard Gleeson, Salman Mirza, Salman Irshad
Peshawar Zalmi Playing 11: Babar Azam (Captain), Mohammad Haris, Kusal Mendis (Wicketkeeper), Aaron Hardie, Farhan Yusuf, Michael Bracewell, Abdul Samad, Aamer Jamal, Sufiyan Muqeem, Shoriful Islam, Ali Raza
