The 12th game of the Pakistan Super League 2026 will take place at Gaddafi Cricket Stadium in Lahore on Saturday between Islamabad United and newcomers Rawalpindi Pindiz. After losing both of their inaugural games, Rawalpindi is now at the bottom of the points standings. They failed to defend a score of 198 runs in their last encounter with Karachi Kings, losing by five wickets. The newcomers will be excited to get their first victory and get used to the competition.
However, Islamabad United finally achieved their first victory in the tournament by defeating Quetta Gladiators, successfully pursuing a target of 184 runs, after losing their first game to Multan Sultans and having the second match cancelled due to rain. United’s best player was Sameer Minhas, who scored the game-winning 82 runs at a strike rate of 170.
RAP vs ISL Match 34 Details:
| Match | Rawalpindi Pindiz vs Islamabad United, 34th Match, PSL 2026 |
| Date & Time (IST) | Thursday, April 23, 03:00 PM |
| Venue | National Stadium, Karachi |
| Broadcast and Live-Streaming | Not available in India |
National Stadium Pitch Report:
It is anticipated that the National Stadium in Karachi will offer a fair bat-ball match. Particularly as the game goes on, spinners may use some help. To maintain the momentum till the very finish, the sides would try to keep wickets under control and go for the jugular throughout the middle overs.
Karachi Weather Forecast:
| Temperature | 23°C |
| Rain Possibility | 70% |
| Average 1st innings Score | 179 |
| Best Suited For | Spinners (60%) |
RAP vs ISL Head to Head:
Islamabad United defeated Rawalpindiz earlier in the season on April 4, giving them a 1-0 lead in the head-to-head match.
Rawalpindi Pindiz vs Islamabad United Predicted Playing XI:
Rawalpindi Pindiz: Daryl Mitchell, Dian Forrester, Saad Masood, Razaullah, Asif Afridi, Mohammad Rizwan (C), Shahzaib Khan, Yasir Khan, Sam Billings (WK), Mohammad Amir, and Ben Sears.
Islamabad United: Sameer Minhas, Mohammad Faiq, Shadab Khan (C), Mark Chapman, Haider Ali, Faheem Ashraf, Imad Wasim, Chris Green, Richard Gleeson, Mohammad Hasnain, and Devon Conway (WK).
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