Who Will Win Today’s PSL 2026 Qualifer 1 Match Between Peahawar Zalmi And Islamabad United In Karachi?

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The 2026 version of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) has reached its enterprise finish as Peshawar Zalmi and Islamabad United will battle it out within the Qualifier 1 set to be hosted by the National Stadium in Karachi on April 28, Tuesday. While Zalmi have been the most effective aspect to return out of the league stage, having misplaced just one sport, Islamabad will look to hold the momentum from registering two wins in as many video games earlier than the playoffs.

Peshawar Zalmi’s solely defeat within the league stage got here of their closing sport as reigning champions Lahore Qalandars ended their profitable run. However, it wasn’t a cakewalk for the Qalandars as they overcame a mighty assault from Michael Bracewell, who belted eight boundaries and 6 maximums in his 45-ball 83-run knock to elevate Zalmi to 199/4 in 20 overs. The reigning champions did not precisely start their chase in an auspicious style as Mohammad Naeem perished within the third over. But Fakhar Zaman stored the runs and was largely aided by cameos from Abdullah Shafique (25) Charith Asalanka (33), Sikandar Raza (29) and Daniel Sams (35*) to finish a nervy six-wicket win with three balls to spare. But the win wasn’t sufficient to sneak into the playoffs. With the highest two run-getters from Zalmi, they may take big confidence going into Qualifier 1.

As for Islamabad United, they demolished the Hyderabad Kingsmen for 80 to win by eight wickets and adopted it up by beating the Multan Sultans comfortably in pursuit of 193. Mark Chapman’s blistering 69* off 33 deliveries beneath stress was instrumental because the United can be assured of giving Zalmi an excellent run for his or her cash.

PZ vs IU Winner Prediction: Qualifier 1 Details, PSL 2026

PZ vs IU Toss Prediction: Who will win PSL 2026 Qualifier 1 toss between Peshawar Zalmi vs Islamabad United?

PZ vs IU Winner Prediction: Probable XIs

Peshawar Zalmi XI: James Vince, Babar Azam(c), Kusal Mendis(w), Farhan Yousaf, Iftikhar Ahmed, Michael Bracewell, Abdul Samad, Khurram Shahzad, Sufiyan Muqeem, Mohammad Basit, Ali Raza

Islamabad United XI: Devon Conway(w), Sameer Minhas, Mohsin Riaz, Shadab Khan(c), Mark Chapman, Haider Ali, Faheem Ashraf, Chris Green, Imad Wasim, Salman Mirza, Salman Irshad.

PZ vs IU Winner Prediction: Who will win Today’s PSL 2026 Match between Peshawar Zalmi vs Islamabad United?

In present kind, Peshawar Zalmi look fairly formidable and appear favorites to win. However, Zalmi may even be cautious of their opposition, who will increase their sport within the all-important Qualifier 1. With groups beginning afresh, it’s actually tough to choose a winner.

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