The Qualifier between Peshawar Zalmi and Islamabad United in PSL 2026 is an important match at the National Stadium, which is one of the best cricket stadiums in Pakistan. The two sides last faced each other in Match 7 at Gaddafi Stadium, but the game was called off before it could even start because of heavy rain and a wet outfield, so both teams had to share points
PES vs ISL Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - Pakistan Super League 2026, Qualifier

Zalmi have been the best team in the league stage, finishing at the top with consistent performances, while Islamabad United improved as the tournament went on and secured their spot in the Qualifier with an important win over Multan Sultans. This sets up a closely fought game, with both teams aiming to book a place in the final.
Peshawar Zalmi vs Islamabad United Match Details
| Tournament | Pakistan Super League 2026 |
|---|---|
| Match | Peshawar Zalmi vs Islamabad United, Qualifier 1 |
| Toss | To be updated |
| Venue | National Stadium |
| City | Karachi |
| Match Start Time | 7:30 PM IST, 28th April 2026 |
| Scorecard | PES vs ISL Scorecard |
| Live Streaming | N/A |
PES vs ISL Dream11 Team Today Stats
| Player | Team | Player’s Stats (Last Match) |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Bracewell | Peshawar Zalmi | 83 Runs |
| Khurram Shahzad | Peshawar Zalmi | 1 Wicket |
| Mark Chapman | Islamabad United | 69 Runs |
| Imad Wasim | Islamabad United | 1 Wicket |
PES vs ISL Toss Prediction
According to our PES vs ISL Dream11 Prediction today match, the team winning the toss will choose to field first, as chasing the total has been the obvious choice at this venue during PSL 2026.
Record of Chasing Teams at National Stadium
In the last five fixtures at the National Stadium in Karachi during PSL 2026, the chasing team has won four games, while the team batting first has managed a solitary win.
| Chasing Record | Winning % |
|---|---|
| Good | 80% |
PES vs ISL Playing 11 (Probable)
| Peshawar Zalmi Playing XI | Islamabad United Playing XI |
|---|---|
| James Vince | Devon Conway (WK) |
| Babar Azam (c) | Sameer Minhas |
| Kusal Mendis (wk) | Mohsin Riaz |
| Michael Bracewell | Shadab Khan (C) |
| Iftikhar Ahmed | Mark Chapman |
| Abdul Samad | Haider Ali |
| Farhan Yousaf | Faheem Ashraf |
| Khurram Shahzad | Chris Green |
| Sufiyan Muqeem | Imad Wasim |
| Mohammad Basit | Salman Irshad |
| Ali Raza | Salman Mirza |
PES vs ISL Top Run Scorers & Leading Wicket Takers
- Kusal Mendis, the tournament’s highest run-getter with 500 runs from nine innings, is set to play a vital role with the bat alongside Sameer Minhas for their respective sides. On the bowling front, Sufiyan Muqeem leads the wicket charts for Peshawar Zalmi with 19 dismissals across nine innings.
| Top Run Scorers | Kusal Mendis and Sameer Minhas |
|---|---|
| Leading Wicket Takers | Sufiyan Muqeem and Shadab Khan |
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PES vs ISL Captain & Vice Captain Choices
| Captain | Kusal Mendis and Babar Azam |
|---|---|
| Vice-Captain | Shadab Khan and Sufiyan Muqeem |
Top Picks for PES vs ISL Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Bracewell | Peshawar Zalmi | Allrounder |
| Ali Raza | Peshawar Zalmi | Bowler |
Budget Picks for PES vs ISL Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Sameer Minhas | Islamabad United | Batsman |
| Mark Chapman | Islamabad United | Allrounder |
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Best Team for Dream11 Today's Match
- Keepers: D Conway, K Mendis(c)
- Batter: B Azam, M Chapman, S Minhas
- All-rounders: S Khan(vc), I Ahmed, M Bracewell, I Wasim, F Ashraf
- Bowlers: S Muqeem
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Best Dream11 Team Today
- Keepers: D Conway
- Batter: B Azam(c), J Vince, M Chapman, S Minhas
- All-rounders: S Khan, I Ahmed, M Bracewell, C Green
- Bowlers: A Raza, S Muqeem(vc)
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Note: Sportsdunia has prepared a fantasy team for the PES vs ISL match based on their experience in fantasy cricket.
PES vs ISL Dream11 Prediction Today (Qualifier) Pakistan Super League 2026 Players to Avoid
- Salman Mirza and Mohammad Basit conceded a lot of runs in their spell during their last outing, and might not earn a lot of fantasy points, as per our PES vs ISL Dream11 team prediction.
| Player | Dream11 Credits |
|---|---|
| Salman Mirza | 8.5 |
| Mohammad Basit | 7.5 |
PES vs ISL Weather & Pitch Report
- Clear weather is expected in Karachi for the Qualifier clash, with a temperature of around 29°C, and humidity levels will also be around 70 per cent.
| Temperature | 29°C |
|---|---|
| Weather | Clear |
| Pitch Behaviour | Balanced Pitch |
| Best Suited to | Batters |
| Avg 1st Inn Score | 170 |
PES vs ISL H2H Records
The Qualifier match between Peshawar Zalmi and Islamabad United is expected to be a close battle, as reflected by the equal head-to-head record between these two sides.
| Teams | Matches |
|---|---|
| Peshawar Zalmi | 13 |
| Islamabad United | 13 |
| No Result | 0 |
Disclaimer: This team is based on the analysis, calculated odds, and past experience of the author. While selecting your team, consider the analysis only as supporting data while making your own decision. Sportsdunia does not work with insider news and will not be responsible for any monetary loss to the users following the analysis.
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