Rawalpindiz (RAP) square off against Islamabad United (ISL) in match No. 34 of the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) at the National Stadium in Karachi on Thursday, April 23.
Mohammad Rizwan-led Rawalpindiz have had a forgettable debut season in the PSL. They have lost eight games in a row and have already been eliminated. They are languishing at the bottom of the points table. Rizwan has faced severe criticism for his insipid performances with the bat. He would look to finish the campaign with a couple of strong performances and give the fans something to cheer for.
Meanwhile, Shadab Khan’s Islamabad United have had a decent campaign so far. They have played seven games, winning four and losing two. One of their games ended without a result. They are placed at No. 3 on the points table.
RAP vs ISL: Match 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, Karachi: Pitch Report
The National Stadium in Karachi is expected to provide a fair contest between bat and ball. Spinners could get some assistance, especially as the game progresses. The teams would look to keep wickets in hand and go for the jugular through the middle overs, carrying the momentum on till the end.
RAP vs ISL: Head-to-Head T20 Record
Islamabad United have a 1-0 lead in the head-to-head scoreline, having beaten the Rawalpindiz earlier in the season on April 4.
RAP vs ISL: Predicted Playing XIs
Rawalpindi Pindiz
Mohammad Rizwan (C), Shahzaib Khan, Yasir Khan, Sam Billings (WK), Daryl Mitchell, Dian Forrester, Saad Masood, Razaullah, Asif Afridi, Mohammad Amir, Ben Sears.
Islamabad United
Devon Conway (WK), Sameer Minhas, Mohammad Faiq, Shadab Khan (C), Mark Chapman, Haider Ali, Faheem Ashraf, Imad Wasim, Chris Green, Richard Gleeson, Mohammad Hasnain.
RAP vs ISL: Probable Best Performers of the Match
Probable Best Batter: Sameer Minhas
Sameer Minhas has played six innings so far, scoring 265 runs at an average of 53 and a strike rate of 163.58. This includes three half-centuries. The 19-year-old would want to get his team off to another solid start.
Probable Best Bowler: Shadab Khan
Shadab Khan has led his team from the front. In five matches, he has accounted for nine scalps at an average of 13.88 and an economy rate of 6.94. The leg-spinner will have a key role to play through the middle overs.
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