PES vs ISL PSL 2026 Live Updates: PES WIN!
That’s it! Islamabad United are all-out for 151 runs as Peshawar Zalmi clinch the Qualifier by 70 runs to storm into the final of PSL 2026!
Peshawar Zalmi vs Islamabad United AS IT HAPPENED Today PSL 2026 Qualifier 1 Match Updates: Peshawar Zalmi stormed into their first Pakistan Super League Final since 2019 with a dominant 70-run win over Islamabad United in the qualifier. Led by a brilliant century from Babar Azam, Zalmi posted a massive 221 after strong support from Mohammad Haris and Kusal Mendis. Haris provided an explosive start, while Mendis added quick runs in the middle overs before Babar accelerated late and reached his hundred in 57 balls.
Chasing 222, United began aggressively with Devon Conway and Sameer Minhas, but Zalmi’s bowlers quickly turned the game around. Aaron Hardie and Sufiyan Muqeem ripped through the middle order, triggering a collapse that saw United bowled out for 151. With the victory, Zalmi secured a place in the final in Lahore and will head into the title clash full of confidence after an outstanding all-round performance. Check out the live cricket score, PSZ vs ISU live score, live score, Peshawar Zalmi vs Islamabad United Live Score today, Peshawar Zalmi vs Islamabad United ball-by-ball commentary, PSZ vs ISL live score today from Qualifier 1 at the National Stadium, Karachi, here on NewsX.
The league stages are over and it is time for some real action to start in PSL 2026 and Qualifier 1 will witness the battle between the top two teams of the Pakistan Super League 2026 as Peshawar Zalmi take on Islamabad United in Qualifier at the National Stadium in Karachi on April 28 on Tuesday.
After 40 league matches across two venues, the action shifts back to the National Stadium for a high-stakes Qualifier 1 as Peshawar Zalmi take on Islamabad United — the two most consistent sides of PSL 2026.
Zalmi have been the team to beat this season, going unbeaten until their final league game. With Babar Azam and Kusal Mendis among the tournament’s top run-scorers, and Sufiyan Muqeem leading the bowling charts with 19 wickets, they look like a well-rounded unit. However, they are yet to face United this season after their league clash was washed out.
On the other hand, Islamabad United head into the knockout on the back of two dominant wins. Led smartly by Shadab Khan, they bring experience and pedigree, having won the PSL title three times and consistently made the playoffs. With momentum on their side and a strong all-round unit, United remain a serious threat.
Islamabad United: Devon Conway (wk), Sameer Minhas, Mohsin Riaz, Shadab Khan (C), Mark Chapman, Haider Ali, Faheem Ashraf, Chris Green, Imad Wasim, Salman Mirza, Salman Irshad, Mohammad Hasnain, Mehran Mumtaz, Shamar Joseph, Mohammad Faiq, Hamza Sajjad, Nisar Ahmad, Andries Gous, Sameen Gul, Dipendra Singh Airee, Richard Gleeson.
Peshawar Zalmi: James Vince, Babar Azam (C), Kusal Mendis (wk), Michael Bracewell, Iftikhar Ahmed, Abdul Samad, Farhan Yousaf, Khurram Shahzad, Sufiyan Muqeem, Mohammad Basit, Ali Raza, Abdul Subhan, Kashif Ali, Mirza Tahir Baig, Aamer Jamal, Brian Bennett, Shahnawaz Dahani, Mohammad Haris, Khalid Usman, Aaron Hardie.
That’s it! Islamabad United are all-out for 151 runs as Peshawar Zalmi clinch the Qualifier by 70 runs to storm into the final of PSL 2026!
THIRD for Aaron Hardie! He’s on fire tonight and putting Peshawar Zalmi firmly on course for the PSL 2026 final. Hardie goes wide outside off and tempts Haider Ali into the shot—no real conviction though. Slices it off the top edge and it flies straight to the fielder at sweeper cover, who takes it comfortably to his right. Hardie is having a night to remember! Islamabad United 111/5 in 13 overs vs Peshawar Zalmi (221/7) at National Stadium
Aaron Hardie strikes! Well-set Sameer Minhas (44) has to depart after a solid knock, and he’ll be disappointed. Another miscue, and Minhas finds Babar Azam. Back of a length and just outside off, it hits high on the bat and spoons up towards mid-off, where the Zalmi skipper makes no mistake. ISL 87/2 in 9 overs vs PES (221/7) in Karachi
Sameer Minhas has ensured that Islamabad United finish the Powerplay strongly, keeping up with the required rate in the 222-run chase in Qualifier 1 at the National Stadium in Karachi. FOUR! Minhas clubs it! It was a little too short from Mohammad Basit, Minhas picks the length early, swivels across and hammers the pull over mid-wicket. Islamabad United 64/1 in 6 overs vs Peshawar Zalmi (221/7) at National Stadium
Back for the chase! Devon Conway and Sameer Minhas walk out to the middle, with Conway on strike. Iftikhar Ahmed to open the attack for Zalmi — interesting call, they start with spin. Here we go!
Richard Gleeson removes Farhan Yousaf for a duck! A disappointing end to the innings for Peshawar Zalmi after what was otherwise a splendid batting display. Gleeson goes full once again, Yousaf slices the loft off the toe end and picks out the fielder at long-off.
Peshawar Zalmi finish with 221/7 in 20 overs against Islamabad United in Karachi | Babar Azam 103, Kusal Mendis 41; Shadab Khan 3/42
Hundred for Babar Azam! What a knock from the Peshawar Zalmi skipper. The pressure was on, and he has answered his critics in style. SIX! Babar leaps in delight and soaks in the applause from every corner of the ground. He caps it off with a sajda. Babar brings up the milestone with a thumping loft straight back over the bowler’s head. Peshawar 199/4 in 18 overs vs Islamabad at National Stadium
Third wicket of the night for the Islamabad captain. He redeems himself after that 19-run over and removes Abdul Samad for a golden duck! All thanks to Faheem Ashraf for pulling off a stunner. It was a fuller delivery, and Samad went for the loft towards long-off but hit it off the toe end of the bat. Faheem, stationed there, ran forward, cut the angle, and put in a full-length dive to complete a brilliant catch. PES 165/4 in 16 overs vs ISZ in Karachi
Massive blow for Peshawar! Kusal Mendis misses out on a well-deserved half-century as Faheem Ashraf strikes for Islamabad United. This stand was growing into a dangerous one, and this wicket will bring some relief to the men in red. Ashraf bangs it in short and angles it into the batter, hurrying Mendis into a pull. He gets a top edge, and the incoming fielder at deep mid-wicket completes a safe catch. Peshawar Zalmi 157/2 in 15 overs vs Islamabad United in Karachi
SIX! 19 runs from the over. Peshawar are turning up the heat here in Karachi, and Shadab Khan is feeling the pressure. Babar Azam takes full toll of a leg-stump half-volley. It looked like a top-spinner, but the length was too full from Shadab, allowing Babar to kneel down and swipe it over square leg. Massive momentum shift for Peshawar — how much can they get from here? Peshawar Zalmi 146/1 in 14 overs vs Islamabad United in Karachi
OUT! Shadab Khan strikes, leads from the front for Islamabad United! Big breakthrough as Mohammad Haris departs just when he looked set. Haris tried to chip the leg-break over extra cover, but didn’t get enough distance, hits it a touch too straight. Superb effort from Mark Chapman at long-off! Haris fails to convert a promising start — Islamabad draw first blood! PSZ 80/1 in 7 overs vs ISU at National Stadium
FOUR! Edged and away! A lucky escape for Babar Azam. Good length delivery just outside off, Babar leans across for an open-faced push, gets a thick edge and the ball races past short third man for a boundary. Babar Azam and Mohammad Haris have given Peshawar a flying start and look well set to post a big total against Islamabad United in the PSL 2026 Qualifier tonight.
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