RWP Vs ISU Highlights, PSL 2026: Rawalpindiz End Losing Streak With First Win

Rawalpindiz Squad: Shahzaib Khan, Mohammad Rizwan(c), Yasir Khan, Daryl Mitchell, Sam Billings(w), Dian Forrester, Saad Masood, Razaullah, Mohammad Amir, Asif Afridi, Ben Sears, Usman Khawaja, Kamran Ghulam, Amad Butt, Cole McConchie, Rishad Hossain, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Amir Khan, Mubasir Khan, Jalat Khan, Fawad Ali, Abdullah Fazal

Islamabad United Squad: Devon Conway(w), Sameer Minhas, Mohammad Faiq, Shadab Khan(c), Haider Ali, Mark Chapman, Imad Wasim, Faheem Ashraf, Chris Green, Richard Gleeson, Mohammad Hasnain, Sameen Gul, Andries Gous, Salman Irshad, Dipendra Singh Airee, Salman Mirza, Mehran Mumtaz, Shamar Joseph, Mohsin Riaz, Hamza Sajjad, Nisar Ahmad

These two sides have met just once that too this season with ISU beating the Mohammad Rizwan-led side.

Shadab Khan has been his side's most threatening bowler. In five matches, he has accounted for nine scalps at an average of 13.88 and an economy rate of 6.94.

Mohammad Rizwan-led Rawalpindiz have won the toss and will bowl first in their PSL 2026 match against ISU.

Islamabad United (Playing XI): Devon Conway(w), Sameer Minhas, Mohammad Faiq, Mark Chapman, Shadab Khan(c), Haider Ali, Faheem Ashraf, Chris Green, Imad Wasim, Richard Gleeson, Mohammad Hasnain

Rawalpindiz (Playing XI): Mohammad Rizwan(c), Abdullah Fazal, Kamran Ghulam, Daryl Mitchell, Sam Billings(w), Dian Forrester, Saad Masood, Cole McConchie, Naseem Shah, Asif Afridi, Mohammad Amir

Devon Conway and Sameer Minhas are in the middle, with Conway taking strike. Asif Afridi is set to begin the proceedings with the ball.

A cautious start to the over despite an early wide, but one clean six provides the momentum. Afridi keeps things tight otherwise, with dot balls dominating and just a single added towards the end.

Mohammad Amir strikes early in the over to break the opening stand, removing Sameer Minhas with a well-disguised slower ball. Since then, it’s been a very tight spell, mix of pace-off deliveries and hard lengths keeping both batters in check. Devon Conway continues to play cautiously, while Mohammad Faiq takes time to settle in after the wicket.

Saad Masood makes an instant impact. Tossed up outside off on the shorter side, Shadab Khan goes on the back foot to cut but fails to keep it down. Ends up offering a simple catch to backward point, and Dian Forrester makes no mistake. Early breakthrough in the over, Shadab departs cheaply on just one run.

A productive over for Islamabad United as they finally find some momentum. After a few quiet deliveries and a wide, the pressure is released with a cleanly struck six that shifts the tempo. Devon Conway continues to anchor the innings, while Mark Chapman looks more proactive at the other end. A couple of singles keep the scoreboard ticking, making it a positive over despite the earlier setbacks.

A mixed over for Islamabad United as the Conway-Chapman stand is finally broken. Conway goes for another big shot after a six but holes out at long-off, ending a solid knock. Daryl Mitchell strikes at a crucial moment to shift momentum back.

Asif Afridi delivers a big blow right at the start of the over, picking up a wicket and deepening Islamabad United’s troubles. From there, it’s complete control, tight lines, minimal scoring options, and constant pressure on the new batters. Just a few singles managed, with no boundary in sight. Haider Ali and Faheem Ashraf struggle to break free, making it a highly economical and impactful over for Afridi.

Saad Masood strikes again to deepen Islamabad United’s troubles, removing Haider Ali who holes out trying to go big. The over remains tight with just a few runs coming through singles and a well-run three. Faheem Ashraf looks to counterattack, but overall scoring is kept in check.

Mohammad Amir delivers another crucial blow, removing Faheem Ashraf with a clever slower ball that induces a glove through to the keeper. A brief heated exchange follows, adding some tension to the contest.

A steady over for Islamabad United as they manage to add a few runs through smart strike rotation. A wide helps the cause, but boundaries remain hard to come by. Imad Wasim and Chris Green keep things ticking with singles, trying to rebuild late in the innings. No wicket in the over, but the scoring rate still isn’t enough at this stage.

Abdullah Fazal and Mohammad Rizwan are out in the middle, with Fazal taking strike. Imad Wasim to open the attack from round the wicket, field set, here we go!

Disaster start to the chase as Imad Wasim strikes on the very first ball, removing Abdullah Fazal with a mistimed lofted shot. From there, it’s a tight over with Rizwan and Kamran Ghulam looking to settle in cautiously. Just a few singles come through, with no real attacking intent.

A positive over for the chasing side as the pressure eases a bit. After a quiet start and a wide, the momentum shifts with back-to-back boundaries that bring some intent into the innings. Rizwan and Kamran Ghulam look more assured, rotating strike well and finding gaps. A much-needed boost after the early wicket.

A strong over for the chasing side as the momentum continues to build. Kamran Ghulam leads the charge with a clean six, while both batters rotate strike effectively to keep the scoreboard moving. Rizwan looks settled at the other end, supporting well. With boundaries and singles coming regularly, this partnership is putting the pressure back on the bowlers.

Chris Green provides a crucial breakthrough, ending the strong Rizwan–Kamran Ghulam partnership as Ghulam holes out after a solid knock. Despite the wicket, the over still yields useful runs, highlighted by Rizwan’s crisp boundary.

Shadab Khan delivers a crucial breakthrough, removing the well-set Mohammad Rizwan just as he looked to accelerate. The slogsweep attempt results in a top edge, ending a solid knock. Apart from the wicket, it’s a very tight over with minimal scoring. Sam Billings walks in but is kept quiet immediately, and the momentum shifts slightly back towards Islamabad with this key dismissal.

A tight and impactful over from Shadab Khan to close out his spell. The big moment comes with a sharp run-out, quick reflexes from Shadab catch Billings short, halting the momentum further. Apart from that, it’s all control with variations and turn troubling the batters.

Dian Forrester finishes it in style! Short ball from Hasnain and he stands tall to pull it emphatically through square leg. Races away to the boundary, and that seals it, Rawalpindiz finally get over the line and register a much-needed win.

Rawalpindiz finally break their losing streak, registering their first win after eight defeats. Their bowlers set the tone by bundling Islamabad United out for 137. In the chase, Rizwan and Kamran Ghulam stitched a crucial 78-run stand, but a brief middle-order wobble added some tension. However, Daryl Mitchell and Dian Forrester steadied things late, with Mitchell’s aggressive over sealing momentum. Forrester finished it off comfortably as Rawalpindiz chased down the target with 11 balls to spare.

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