The Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026 is heating up as Peshawar Zalmi (PSZ) faces Rawalpindi Pindiz (RWP) in Match No. 3 at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore on Saturday, March 28.
Peshawar Zalmi, under the captaincy of Babar Azam, is looking to improve after a disappointing campaign last year. They almost made the playoffs but fell short. With a stronger team this season, they aim to start the tournament on a positive note.
On the other hand, Rawalpindi Pindiz, captained by Mohammad Rizwan, is making its PSL debut as part of the newly expanded eight-team league.
This match features an exciting matchup between two of Pakistan’s leading batters, Babar and Rizwan, which adds extra interest to the game.
PSZ vs RWP: Match Details
| Match | Peshawar Zalmi vs Rawalpindi Pindiz, Match 3, PSL 2026 |
| Date & Time (IST) | Saturday, March 28, 02:30 PM |
| Venue | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| Broadcast and Live-Streaming | Not available in India |
Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore: Pitch Report
The Gaddafi Stadium will host this match, and since it’s an afternoon game, there won’t be dew affecting play. The pitch is known for being very good for batting. In the season opener, Lahore Qalandars scored 199 runs, indicating the pitch’s suitability for run-scoring. Fans can expect a high-scoring match.
PSZ vs RWP: Head-to-Head T20I Record
This match marks the first meeting between Peshawar Zalmi and Rawalpindi Pindiz in the PSL, with Pindiz making their league debut.
PSZ vs RWP: Predicted Playing XIs
Peshawar Zalmi
Babar Azam (c), James Vince, Kusal Mendis (wk), Iftikhar Ahmed, Abdul Samad, Michael Bracewell, Aaron Hardie, Aamer Jamal, Sufiyan Muqeem, Nahid Rana, Khuram Shahzad.
Rawalpindi Pindiz
Mohammad Rizwan (c & wk), Shahzaib Khan, Kamran Ghulam, Daryl Mitchell, Laurie Evans, Sam Billings, Amad Butt, Mohammad Amir, Naseem Shah, Rishad Hossain, Zaman Khan.
PSZ vs RWP: Probable Best Performers of the Match
Probable Best Batter: Babar Azam
