Islamabad United and Peshawar Zalmi meet in one of the trickier fantasy contests of the early PSL 2026 season, with both teams carrying enough match-winners to make Dream11 team selection far from easy.
The 2 sides face off in Match 7 on March 31 at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, with the game set to begin at 7:30 PM PKT. Islamabad United come into the fixture under early pressure after losing their opener, while Peshawar Zalmi arrive with better momentum after starting with a win.
With the overall head-to-head locked at 13-13, this IU vs PZ Dream11 prediction has a lot to weigh before finalising your fantasy team.
Islamabad United vs Peshawar Zalmi Match Preview
IU need a win to get their PSL 2026 campaign off the ground, while PZ look to back up their opening victory and climb the standings.
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Islamabad United vs Peshawar Zalmi, 7th Match |
| Date | 31 March 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM PKT (Night) |
| Venue | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| Series | Pakistan Super League 2026 |
| Umpires | Ahsan Raza, Asif Yaqoob |
| TV Umpire | Rashid Riaz |
| Match Referee | Kamran Chaudary |
Dream11 Team for Islamabad United vs Peshawar Zalmi
PSL 2026 Points Table (Before Match 7)
PZ is already two points clear of IU, making this a must-win for United to avoid falling further behind in the early standings.
| Team | PSL 2026 Stats |
|---|---|
| Peshawar Zalmi (PZ) | Rank: #4 | Played: 1 | Won: 1 | NRR: +0.674 | Points: 2 |
| Islamabad United (IU) | Rank: #7 | Played: 1 | Won: 0 | NRR: -0.825 | Points: 0 |
Gaddafi Stadium Pitch Report
A high-scoring ground in Lahore where batting first gives you a real statistical edge, and pace bowlers have dominated wicket-taking in recent matches.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Type | Batting-friendly, true surface with good pace and carry |
| Batting First vs Chasing | Bat first wins: 53% | Bowl first wins: 47% |
| Avg 1st Innings Score | 178 |
| Avg 2nd Innings Score | 154 |
| Highest Total at Venue | 245/3 by Quetta Gladiators vs Multan Sultans |
| Lowest Total at Venue | 76/10 by Multan Sultans vs Lahore Qalandars |
| Highest Successful Chase | 218/5 by Peshawar Zalmi vs Rawalpindi Pindiz |
| Lowest Defended | 182/7 by Multan Sultans vs Peshawar Zalmi |
| Pace vs Spin | Pace: 74 wkts (58%) | Spin: 54 wkts (42%) in last 10 matches |
| Total Matches Played | 58 matches at this venue |
The Gaddafi Stadium surface rewards teams that bat first. The average first innings score of 178 is significantly higher than the second innings average of 154, and the bat-first win rate of 53% backs that up.
Pace bowlers have been the dominant force here in recent matches, taking 58% of wickets. Teams chasing tend to find scoring harder as the match goes on, and the recent PSL 2026 results at this venue back up that pattern.
Lahore Weather Report for Match 7
Clear conditions are expected for this night fixture, with virtually no risk of rain, though high humidity could help the ball swing early.
| Condition | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 19.2 degrees C |
| Weather | Hazy sunshine; clear for the evening session |
| Humidity | 78% |
| Rain Chance | 1% only |
| Dew Factor | High humidity and night conditions could bring dew in the second innings |
| Overall | Good playing conditions; chasing side may benefit slightly from dew |
Islamabad United vs Peshawar Zalmi Head-to-Head in PSL
One of the most balanced rivalries in PSL history. Thirteen wins each from 26 meetings, with IU holding a 3-2 edge in the last five.
| Category | Stats |
|---|---|
| Total PSL Meetings | 26 |
| IU Wins | 13 |
| PZ Wins | 13 |
| Last 5 Meetings | IU lead 3-2 |
| Highest Team Total | 247/2 by IU (17 Jun 2021) |
| Lowest Team Total | 85 by IU (all-time in this rivalry) |
| Most Runs (all-time) | Kamran Akmal (PZ) – 505 runs |
| Most Wickets (all-time) | Hasan Ali (IU) – 29 wickets | Wahab Riaz (PZ) – 25 wickets | Shadab Khan (IU) – 25 wickets |
| Best Batting | Sharjeel Khan (PZ) 117 | Babar Azam (IU/PZ) 111* |
| Best Bowling | Arif Yaqoob (IU) 5/27 |
| Most Recent Meeting | PZ won by 6 wickets with 20 balls remaining (02 May 2025) |
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Key Players To Watch
| Player | Team | Role | Matches | Runs/Wkts | Avg/Econ | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shadab Khan | IU | All-rounder | 8/7 | 163 runs | 10 wkts | Avg 23.29 | Econ 8.61 | 155.23 | SR 13.8 |
| Andries Gous | IU | Batter | 4 | 140 runs | Avg 46.67 | 157.30 |
| Babar Azam | PZ | Batter | 10 | 327 runs | Avg 40.88 | 130.80 |
| Mohammad Haris | PZ | Batter | 10 | 281 runs | Avg 31.22 | 151.07 |
| Salman Irshad | IU | Bowler | 6 | 11 wkts | Econ 8.66 | 12.72 |
| Ali Raza | PZ | Bowler | 9 | 13 wkts | Econ 9.81 | 14.76 |
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