PSL 2026: Peshawar Zalmi vs Islamabad United Prediction, Match Preview

PSL 2026: Peshawar Zalmi vs Islamabad United Prediction, Match Preview

The Qualifier of the Pakistan Super League 2026 will see Islamabad United face Peshawar Zalmi at the National Stadium on Tuesday, April 28.

Peshawar Zalmi Preview

Peshawar Zalmi were the best performing team during the league stage, as they had incredible form during their league-stage campaign, recording eight wins from ten matches. They head into this game on the back of only one defeat from their opening nine matches, which was a six-wicket defeat to Lahore Qalandars in their final inning of the league phase.

Peshawar Zalmi Predicted XI

James Vince, Babar Azam (c), Kusal Mendis (wk), Farhan Yousaf, Iftikhar Ahmed, Michael Bracewell, Abdul Samad, Khurram Shahzad, Sufiyan Muqeem, Mohammad Basit, Ali Raza

Islamabad United Preview

Islamabad United enters the playoffs of the Pakistan Super League on the back of an impressive two-match winning streak in their regular season. Islamabad United secured the second spot in the regular season by claiming wins against Hyderabad Kingsmen by 8 wickets and Multan Sultans by 4 wickets in their last two matches.

Islamabad United Predicted XI

Devon Conway (wk), Sameer Minhas, Mohsin Riaz, Shadab Khan (c), Mark Chapman, Haider Ali, Faheem Ashraf, Chris Green, Imad Wasim, Salman Mirza, Salman Irshad

Peshawar Zalmi vs Islamabad United Prediction

Peshawar Zalmi displayed an incredible form during the regular season, and we expect them to continue the form in the playoffs. My prediction is a win for Zalmi, with 1xBet offering 1.71 odds.