Summary of this article
Rawalpindi Pindiz (RWP) defeated Peshawar Zalmi (PSZ) by 5 wickets
Michael Bracewell won player of the match award
Babar Azam, Mohammad Haris, Abdul Samad made important contributions
Peshawar Zalmi secured a five-wicket victory over the debutant Rawalpindi Pindiz in the third match of PSL 2026 at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on March 28, Sunday, successfully chasing down a formidable target of 215 with five balls to spare.
After winning the toss and electing to bat, the Rawalpindi Pindiz established a commanding position through a 125-run opening partnership. Yasir Khan led the charge with a high-impact 83 off 46 balls, including seven boundaries and six sixes. Captain Mohammad Rizwan provided steady support with 41 off 32 balls before falling to Ali Raza.
Despite the breakthroughs, the Pindiz maintained their scoring rate. Late-innings contributions from Kamran Ghulam (37 off 20) and a brief cameo from Sam Billings (18* off 8) pushed the total to 214/4. Ali Raza was the most effective bowler for Zalmi, finishing with figures of 2/42.
Peshawar Zalmi’s pursuit began with an aggressive powerplay, as Babar Azam (39) and Mohammad Haris (47) added 70 runs for the first wicket. Although both openers fell in quick succession, Kusal Mendis (31 off 17) ensured the momentum did not stall.
The middle-order acceleration was defined by Abdul Samad, who struck a rapid 33 off 11 balls, including four sixes, effectively bringing the required rate under control. Following Samad’s dismissal in the 18th over, Michael Bracewell anchored the final stages with an unbeaten 35 off 17 balls.
With the equation narrowed to single digits in the final over, Aamer Jamal (17* off 5) sealed the win by dispatching the first ball of the 20th over for a boundary. Peshawar Zalmi finished at 218/5 in 19.1 overs. Michael Bracewell was named Player of the Match for his composed finishing.
Peshawar Zalmi vs Rawalpindi Pindiz, PSL 2026: Toss Update
Rawalpindi Pindiz have won the toss and elected to bat first.
Peshawar Zalmi vs Rawalpindi Pindiz, PSL 2026: Playing XIs
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 vs Rawalpindi Pindiz, PSL 2026: Streaming Details
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.
Where was the Peshawar Zalmi vs Rawalpindi Pindiz match be played?
The Peshawar Zalmi vs Rawalpindi Pindiz match was played at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
When was the Peshawar Zalmi vs Rawalpindi Pindiz match played?
The Quetta Gladiators vs Karachi Kings match was be played on March 28, Saturday.
Did the Peshawar Zalmi vs Rawalpindi Pindiz, PSL 2026 match have any spectators?
No. The match was played behind closed doors.
