Peshawar Zalmi vs Rawalpindi Pindiz, Highlights, PSL 2026: Haris, Samad's Knocks Help Babar And Co Clinch Opening Win

Hello cricket fans! We are here to make your weekend even special with our live coverage of the match 3 of PSL 2026 between Peshawar Zalmi and Rawalpindi Pindiz at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Saturday, March 28, 2026.

The match 3 between Peshawar Zalmi and Rawalpindi Pindiz will not be aired in India. However, if you are outside India, then you can watch the match live here.

The news is out from the centre, Rawalpindi Pindiz have won the toss and elected to bat first.

Rawalpindi Pindiz: Mohammad Rizwan(w/c), Yasir Khan, Abdullah Fazal, Kamran Ghulam, Sam Billings, Daryl Mitchell, Amad Butt, Rishad Hossain, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Amir, Asif Afridi

Peshawar Zalmi: Babar Azam(c), Mohammad Haris(w), Kusal Mendis, Aaron Hardie, Farhan Yousaf, Michael Bracewell, Abdul Samad, Aamer Jamal, Sufiyan Muqeem, Shoriful Islam, Ali Raza

Peshawar Zalmi openers - Yasir Khan and Mohammad Rizwan started the innings on a solid note with 7 runs on the board after the first over. After a first few dot balls Yasir released the pressure with a beautiful six off Shoriful Islam to get things underway for RWP.

RWP 7/0 (1)

Both openers - Yasir Khan and Mohammad Rizwan have got Peshawar off to a scintillating start in their first match. Khan is batting at 27 off 16 balls, while Rizwan is 20 off 9 balls. They have made good use of batting friendly conditions and punished bad balls with disdain.

RWP 49/0 (4)

Till now the Peshawar Zalmi openers have dominated the match with their stroke play. Both Yasir Khan and Mohammad Rizwan have taken on the Zalmi bowlers hitting them all around the park. Babar Azam will have to come with another plan to counter these batters, otherwise they'll take the game away from Zalmi's reach.

RWP 78/0 (7)

Yasir Khan reached to his half-century in just 28 balls and is currently batting fluently on 62 off 36 balls. He is well-complemented by Mohammad Rizwan, who's batting on 40 off 30 balls. Pindiz are at a very strong position and they'll chase for a target beyond 200 with 10 wickets in hand and 9 overs to go.

RWP 105/0 (11)

After a massive stand of 125 runs, finally Zalmi get the breakthrough they wanted. Ali Raza comes to attack against Mohammad Rizwan and the opener, while nearing his half-century goes for the big shot thinking to build towards a big score. The ball was on outside off but Rizwan tried to drag it on the onside. Didn't get the best connection and the long on fielder scalped an easy catch. Despite this wicket, Zalmi will need more to pull things back.

RWP 131/0 (13)

Ali Raza is the one who strikes again and this time he gets the better of well-set Yasir Khan. He bowls a length delivery on the pads, Yasir Khan flicks it uppishly, times it well, but picks Jamal at deep square leg, who didn't have to move an inch. Daryl Mitchell and Kamran Ghulam get together in the pitch and look to get a strong finish now as both openers are back in the dressing room.

RWP 131/0 (16)

Despite the loss of two set openers, Kamran Ghulam and Daryl Mitchell have not allowed the momentum to drop and they have attacked the bowlers successfully to keep the scoring rate steady. Ghulam struck Aaron Hardie for two sixes while Mitchell played a brilliant shot to Aamer Jamal. Although Hardie had the last lough as he holes out in the backward point. Pindiz aiming a strong finish here.

RWP 186/3 (18)

Aamer Jamal started the last over positively as Daryl Mitchell tried to take him on straight down the ground, only to find the long on fielder. But he couldn't end the over on the same note as Sam Billings first ramped him for a six and then pulled him for a four. Still, Zalmi will consider they have dragged back what Pindiz could score and much credit has to go to Shoriful Islam who bowled a sensational penultimate over. Pindiz have put up a big score on the board and Zalmi will have to bat really well to chase this total down.

RWP 214/4 (20)

Not his natural style of play but Babar Azam shows intent straightaway as the innings starts. Gets three boundaries in two overs from Mohammed Amir and Asif Afridi and gives his team a start. Mohammad Haris on the other end is looking to add his explosive power so that Zalmi can maximise the powerplay and stay in course of the chase.

PZ 21/0 (2)

On expected lines Mohammad Haris joins Babar Azam as the duo give an explosive start to Peshwar Zalmi. Haris specifically targets Asif Afridi and hits him for two boundaries in a row. Given Babar also found the boundary once in the over, it makes the over very big for Zalmi. They are on the track to keep the chase alive.

PZ 48/0 (4)

Mohammad Amir and Amad Butt bowls two solid overs in the backend of the powerplay and controls things which keeps the match balanced. Zalmi were off to a great start scoring 44 in just 4 overs and they were looking to make the powerplay bigger. But Amad and Amir pulled things back. Despite that, Babar and Haris stay unbeaten and their fireworks in the powerplay keep Zalmi alive in the chase.

PZ 75/0 (8)

Two important blows and the set batters Babar Azam and Mohammad Haris has to go back the dug out in consecutive overs. Babar and Haris were controlling the game but an arm ball from Afridi struck Babar on the pads. Umpire initially called it not out but Rizwan opted for DRS and it showed the ball hitting leg stumps. Despite the wicket Haris was not looking to back down taking on Amad Butt, but on the final ball of the over, he miscued it. The ball went straight up and Rizwan took a very good catch after covering a lot of ground.

PZ 96/2 (10)

The target is a big one and hence, despite the fall of wickets, Zalmi cannot afford to slow down. With Aaron Hardie being the newest batter in, it is veteran Kusal Mendis who takes the charge. Attacks both Rishad Hossain and Amad Butt to scalp three boundaries and keep the scoreboard ticking. To remain alive in the chase, Zalmi will need boundaries in every over.

PZ 118/2 (12)

Aaron Hardie was struggling to get going and keeping up with the required run rate. Despite trying he was getting choked by Rishad Hossain's spin. Finally, he tried to break free by jumping out and taking on Rishad down the ground. Doesn't get the elevation and the long-off fielder takes an easy catch. Couple of tight overs have now pushed Zalmi back under pressure.

PZ 130/3 (14)

The pressure which was piled up due to the struggles of Aaron Hardie costed Zalmi the wicket of Kusal Mendis. He went to take on Amad Butt but didn't pick up the slower one. Once again, it was a simple catch for the long-off fielder. Michael Bracewell joins Abdul Samad in the crease and the duo collect a few boundaries to keep the innings on course despite fall of wickets.

PZ 159/4 (16)

Abdul Samad has suddenly powered Peshawar Zalmi to driver's seat. He has displayed his explosiveness and pumped three massive sixes off the bowling of Naseem Shah and Mohammad Amir. He hit Amir for three boundaries in one over before holing out to the deep fielder in the last ball of the 18th over. He has brought his team to the threshold of a win and now it is Bracewell's responsibility to take them over.

A comprehensive win for Peshawar Zalmi in the end. Just when the chase was getting a bit of tricky for them, Michael Bracewell and Abdul Samad tookover and the duo smashed Naseem Shah and Mohammad Amir all over the park to get the equation in their favour. They could have sealed the victory in the 19th over but it went to the last over adding some artificial excitement. Despite Samad's dismissal, Aamer Jamal made sure they went over the ropes. A disappointing bowling performance from Pindiz, who had runs in the bank but the bowling didn't step up. Babar Azam will be happy to start the season with a win.