PSL 2025: ISL vs QUE Match 26 Weather and Pitch Report

The  Islamabad United (ISL) faces Quetta Gladiators (QUE) in Match 26 of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. With both teams aiming to get an early edge in the tournament, the weather and pitch conditions are expected to play a key role in determining the match outcome.

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ISL vs QUE: Match Details

• Date: May 08, 2025
• Match: PES vs KAR
• Time: 08:30 PM PKT
• Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
• Win % Batting First: 61%
• Win % Bowling First: 39%

Also read: PSL 2025: PES vs KAR Match 27 - A Head to Head breakdown

PES vs. MUL: Weather and Pitch Conditions

Weather:

• The weather in Rawalpindi is expected to be partly cloudy, with a 42% chance of rain, which may cause some interruptions.
• The temperature will hover around 28.5°C, offering moderately warm conditions for players.
• Humidity could impact swing in the early overs, and the cloud cover might assist bowlers if the match starts on time.

Pitch:

• The Rawalpindi surface has historically been balanced, with a slight advantage to batting first, especially under lights.
• Batters benefit from true bounce and quick outfields, allowing for stroke play.
• Bowlers, especially pacers, could get assistance early on, but the pitch tends to flatten out as the match progresses.
• Spinners may have a role to play in the middle overs, though they usually find it tougher than at slower venues.

Average Score Batting First (Last Season): 178
Average Score Batting Second (Last Season): 165
Wins Batting First in Last Five Games: 3
Wins Bowling First in Last Five Games: 2

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Venue Records: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Pakistan

• Highest Team Total: 238/3 by Islamabad United vs. Lahore Qalandars
• Lowest Team Total: 91 all out by Quetta Gladiators vs. Peshawar Zalmi
• Average First Innings Score: Approximately 175 runs