PSL 2026, Qualifier 1: PSZ vs ISU Head-to-Head, pitch report and predicted playing XIs

Peshawar Zalmi will take on Islamabad United in Qualifier 1 of PSL 2026 at the National Stadium in Karachi on April 28. The winner will go directly to the final, while the losing team will get another chance.

Peshawar Zalmi have been the best team this season. They ended up in first position, winning 8 of the 10 games. Babar Azam has captained the team excellently and also good with the bat. Their batting line-up seems solid and they will try and keep the winning momentum going.

Islamabad United concluded in 2nd position with 6 victories. They are also in good shape and will draw confidence from their recent results. Shadab Khan and Imad Wasim will be important players for them, especially with the ball. Islamabad will try to stop Peshawar’s strong batting and win this big match.

PSZ vs ISU: Head-to-Head Record

• Matches Played: 26
  
• Peshawar Zalmi Won: 13
  
• Islamabad United Won: 13
  
• No Result: 1
  

PSZ vs ISU: Pitch Report

The pitch at this famous stadium has helped both batters and bowlers in PSL 2026. Some matches were high-scoring, while others were slower and harder for batting. Since this game will be played at night, the pitch may become easier to bat on later, helping batters play shots more freely as the match goes on.

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PSZ vs ISU: Predicted Playing XIs

Peshawar Zalmi (PSZ):

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 (ISU):

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