Peshawar Zalmi will face Rawalpindi Pindiz in the third match of the Pakistan Super League 2026, played at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Saturday.
Peshawar Zalmi is led by Pakistan star player Babar Azam. The team features a strong all-round line-up including Aaron Hardie, Michael Bracewell, Iftikhar Ahmed and Aamer Jamel. James Vince opted out of PSL due to personal reasons and has been replaced by Zimbabwe opener Brian Bennett.
On the other hand, Rawalpindi Pindiz competed in the PSL for the first time. They are captained by wicket-keeper batsman Mohammad Rizwan and will be eager to make an immediate impact in the tournament. Apart from Rizwan the side has added Kiwi batsman Daryl Mitchell and their bowling attack relies on experienced pacer Mohammad Amir and Naseem Shah.
PSL 2026, Match 3: PSZ vs RWP Head-to-Head, pitch report and predicted playing XIs
PES vs RAP Match Details
Match: Peshawar Zalmi vs Rawalpindi Pindiz, 3rd Match
Date: 28th March 2026
Time: 3:00 PM IST
Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Live Streaming: YouTube
PES vs RAP Weather Report
Temperature | 30°C |
Rain Possibility | 3% |
Average 1st innings Score | 180 |
Best Suited For | Pacer (58%) |
Pitch Report - Gaddafi Stadium
The pitch at Gaddafi Stadium is renowned for its pace and bounce. Fast bowlers usually find help here with the new ball. Batting will be difficult in the second innings as the pitch slows down. A par first innings score will likely be in the region of 180-190.
Win Batting First: 54%
Win Bowling First: 46%
Average Scores
Average 1st Innings: 180
Average 2nd Innings: 155
PES vs RAP Recent Form
Team | Last 5 Matches |
PES | L, L, W, W, L |
RAP | - |
PES vs RAP Head-to-Head Record (Last 10 matches)
PES Wins - 0
RAP Wins - 0
Top Batters to Watch - PES vs RAP
Babar Azam (PES): 4596 runs in T20I
Mohammad Rizwan (RAP): 3414 runs in T20I
Kusal Mendis (PES): 2622 runs in T20I
Top Bowlers to Watch - PES vs RAP
Mohammad Amir (RAP): 71 wickets in T20I
Naseem Shah (RAP): 32 wickets in T20I
Michael Bracewell (PES): 35 wickets in T20I
PES vs RAP Today Match Prediction Scenarios
Scenario 1: If PES bats first
Powerplay Score: 40-50
Predicted Total: 160-170
Match Result: RAP to win
Scenario 2: If RAP bats first
Powerplay Score: 45-55
Predicted Total: 170-185
Match Result: RAP to win
Who Will Hit the Most Sixes?
Team | Players |
PES | Michael Bracewell, Mohammad Haris |
RAP | Usman Khawaja, Kamran Ghulam |
Who Will Hit the Most Fours?
Team | Players |
PES | Babar Azam, Brian Bennett |
RAP | Mohammad Rizwan, Sam Billings |
PES vs RAP Predicted Playing XIs
Peshawar Zalmi (PES)
Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Haris (wk), Brian Bennett, Kusal Mendis, Iftikhar Ahmed, Aaron Hardie, Aamir Jamal, Michael Bracewell, Khurram Shahzad, Shahnawaz Dahani, Sufiyan Muqeem.
Rawalpindi Pindiz (RAP)
Mohammad Rizwan (c/wk), Usman Khawaja, Sam Billings, Kamran Ghulam, Daryl Mitchell, Amad Butt, Asif Afridi, Naseem Shah, Fawad Ali, Rishad Hossain, Mohammad Amir.
Why Rawalpindi Pindiz is the favourite
Looking like a solid squad
Excellent pace attack
Reliable International players
PES vs RAP Today Match Prediction - Who Will Win Today?
Based on current form, team balance, and superior batting strength, Rawalpindi Pindiz is the favourite to win this Pakistan Super League 2026 match. Mohammad Rizwan, Mohammad Amir and Kusal Mendis are expected to be the key performers.
Prediction: Rawalpindi Pindiz