PES vs ISL Today Match Prediction – Pakistan Super League 2026, Qualifier, Who Will Win?

Peshawar Zalmi will face Islamabad United in the Qualifier of the Pakistan Super League 2026 played at the National Stadium, Karachi on Tuesday. Zalmi topped the table with 17 points from 10 matches, winning eight and losing one. They had a remarkable run in the league stage, only suffering their first defeat only in the final game against Lahore Qalandars, failing to defend the target of 200 runs. 

On the other hand, Islamabad United finished second, with 13 points from 10 matches, winning six and losing three. They won their last league match by four wickets against Multan Sultans, successfully chasing a target of 193 runs in 18.4 overs. Mark Chapman was the standout performer for United, scoring 69 runs at a strike rate of 209.

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

PES vs ISL Match Details

• Match: Peshawar Zalmi vs Islamabad United, Qualifier

• Date: 28th April 2026

• Time: 7:30 PM IST

• Venue: National Stadium, Karachi 

• Live Streaming: YouTube 

PES vs ISL Weather Report

Pitch Report - National Stadium 

The pitch at the National Stadium in Karachi is widely considered a batting-friendly surface, providing ideal conditions for aggressive stroke play and smooth run-scoring. The average first-innings score at this venue is 170-180 runs.

• Win Batting First: 31%

• Win Bowling First: 69%

Average Scores

• Average 1st Innings: 175

• Average 2nd Innings: 157

PES vs ISL Recent Form

PES vs ISL Head-to-Head Record (Last 10 matches)

• PES Wins - 5

• ISL Wins - 5

Top Batters to Watch – PES vs ISL

• Kusal Mendis (PES): 500 runs in this tournament 

• Babar Azam (PES): 485 runs in this tournament 

• Sameer Minhas (ISL): 299 runs in this tournament 

Top Bowlers to Watch – PES vs ISL

• Sufiyan Muqeem (PES): 19 wickets in this tournament 

• Shadab Khan (ISL): 14 wickets in this tournament 

• Iftikhar Ahmed (PES): 12 wickets in this tournament 

PES vs ISL Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If ISL bats first

• Powerplay Score: 45–55

• Predicted Total: 170–180

• Match Result: PES to win

Scenario 2: If PES bats first

• Powerplay Score: 55–60

• Predicted Total: 185–205

• Match Result: PES to win

Who Will Hit the Most Sixes?

Who Will Hit the Most Fours?

PES vs ISL Predicted Playing XIs

Peshawar Zalmi (PES)

Babar Azam (c), Kusal Mendis (wk), James Vince, Farhan Yousaf, Michael Bracewell, Iftikhar Ahmed, Abdul Samad, Sufiyan Muqeem, Ali Raza, Mohammad Basit and Khurram Shahzad.

Islamabad United (ISL)

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

Why Peshawar Zalmi is the favourite

• Excellent recent form

• Explosive top-order

• Inform bowling unit 

PES vs ISL Today Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today?

Based on current form, team balance, and superior batting strength, Peshawar Zalmi are the favourites to win this Pakistan Super League 2026 match. Kusal Mendis, Farhan Yousaf, and Mohammad Basit are expected to be the key performers.

Prediction: Peshawar Zalmi to win