The Rawalpindiz (RAP) face off against the Islamabad United (ISL) in match No. 12 of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Saturday, April 4.
Rawalpindiz, new to the league, have had a tough start, losing their first two matches by five wickets to Peshawar Zalmi and Karachi Kings. Led by Mohammad Rizwan, they will be eager to secure their first win on Saturday.
On the other hand, Islamabad United, captained by Shadab Khan, have played three games. They lost to Multan Sultans but had a match against Peshawar that was canceled due to rain. Most recently, they won against Quetta Gladiators by eight wickets.
RAP vs ISL: Match Details
| Match | Rawalpindi Pindiz vs Islamabad United, 12th Match, PSL 2026 |
| Date & Time (IST) | Saturday, April 04, 07:30 PM |
| Venue | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| Broadcast and Live-Streaming | Not available in India |
Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore: Pitch Report
The pitch at Gaddafi Stadium has been excellent for batting during PSL 2026. The average score in the first innings for the last three matches has been about 202. All previous games were won by the team chasing. The captain winning the toss may choose to field first, and teams batting first will aim for a total above 200 runs.
RAP vs ISL: Head-to-Head T20 Record
This will be the first match between the two teams.
RAP vs ISL: Predicted Playing XIs
Rawalpindi Pindiz
Mohammad Rizwan (C & WK), Yasir Khan, Abdullah Fazal, Kamran Ghulam, Sam Billings, Daryl Mitchell, Cole McConchie, Rishad Hossain, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Amir, Amir Khan.
Islamabad United
Devon Conway, Sameer Minhas, Andries Gous (WK), Shadab Khan (C), Mark Chapman, Haider Ali, Faheem Ashraf, Imad Wasim, Chris Green, Salman Mirza, Salman Irshad.
RAP vs ISL: Probable Best Performers of the Match
Probable Best Batter: Shadab Khan
Shadab Khan was in great form in his last match against Quetta Gladiators, scoring an impressive 69 off just 39 balls. The experienced all-rounder will aim to lead his team again on Saturday.
Probable Best Bowler: Shadab Khan
In addition to his batting, Shadab Khan has excelled with the ball, taking five wickets in two games at an average of 11.80. The 27-year-old will be vital in the middle overs.