PSL 2026, Match 3: PSZ vs RWP Head-to-Head, pitch report and predicted playing XIs

Peshawar Zalmi will face Rawalpindi Pindiz in Match 3 of PSL 2026 at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on March 28. Both teams will look to kick-start their tournament with a win in this highly competitive match.

Peshawar Zalmi is one of the consistent teams in the history of the PSL. Under the leadership of Babar Azam, the team has a good combination of experienced and young players. After a poor last season in which they ended fifth in the league, Peshawar Zalmi would like to start fresh with a good performance in this match.

The Rawalpindi Pindiz team is making its debut in the tournament. The team has the potential to make an impact in its first match. With Mohammad Rizwan as captain, the team has good players like Daryl Mitchell and Mohammad Amir in its lineup. The batting lineup looks good, but the bowling might be put to the test.

PSZ vs RWP: Head-to-Head Record

This will be the first meeting between the two teams.

PSZ vs RWP: Pitch Report

The pitch at Gaddafi Stadium is great for batting. Fast bowlers may get some help early with pace and bounce, but batting becomes easier as the match goes on. Scores are usually around 180, so it is a high-scoring ground. Pacers get more help, while spinners mainly play a supporting role.

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PSZ vs RWP: Predicted Playing XIs

Peshawar Zalmi (PSZ):

Tanzid Hasan, Babar Azam (c), Kusal Mendis (wk), Iftikhar Ahmed, Abdul Samad, Brian Bennett, Aaron Hardie, Michael Bracewell, Khurram Shahzad, Shahnawaz Dahani, Sufiyan Muqeem

Rawalpindi Pindiz (RWP):

Shahzaib Khan, Usman Khawaja, Mohammad Rizwan (c & wk), Daryl Mitchell, Kamran Ghulam, Sam Billings, Cole McConchie, Rishad Hossain, Amad Butt, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Amir