PSZ vs RWP, PSL 2026, 3rd Match Live Score and Updates: Babar Azam (39 off 28) and Mohammad Haris (47 off 28) were dismissed in quick succession, dealing a massive blow to Peshawar Zalmi. The required run-rate too reached beyond 12 runs per over. Stay tuned for PSZ vs RWP PSL 2026 live score, live cricket score, PSZ vs RWP live PSL 2026 score, live PSL 2026 score, PSZ vs RWP live match updates, key moments, and real-time coverage from this blockbuster PSZ vs RWP PSL encounter here on NewsX.
Peshawar Zalmi were off to a brisk start in the second innings courtesy of Babar Azam and Mohammad Haris. The two opening batters scored 48 runs in the first four overs, with Mohammad Amir and Asif Afridi being on the receiving end. However, the Rawalpindi Pindiz bounced back strongly and bowled some economical overs, leading to Babar’s wicket.
Earlier, Rawalpindi Pindiz finished with 214 runs with a late charge from Sam Billings, scoring 18 runs off eight deliveries after opening batter Yasir Khan missed out on a century. Ali Raza claimed the first two wickets for Peshawar Zalmi. Yasir scored 83 runs in 46 balls before Raza dismissed him in the 15th over. He shared a 125-run opening stand with Mohammad Rizwan for Rawalpindi Pindiz before the latter was dismissed.
Toss Update: Mohammad Rizwan won the toss and decided to bat first.
Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan are set to light up the PSL 2026 as Peshawar Zalmi and Rawalpindi Pindiz clash at the iconic Gaddafi Stadium. The two stars will be leading their respective teams in the third game of the Pakistan Super League 2026. It is a day game in Lahore as it is the first double-header of the season.
Peshawar Zalmi has a strong batting lineup let by their skipper Babar Azam. Azam will be joined by international marquee players like Brian Bennett, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, and Kusal Mendis. Among local talents, the Zalmi squad boasts among their ranks batters like Mohammad Haris, Abdul Samad, and Iftikhar Ahmed.
To provide balance to the side, Michael Bracewell and Aamer Jamal would take up the crucial role of all-rounders in the clash. Khurram Shahzad, Sufiyan Muqeem, Ali Raza, and Shahnawaz Dahani will feature in an all-Pakistani bowling attack for the Babar Azam-led side.
Formerly Sialkot Stallionz, Rawalpindi Pindiz will be led by Mohammad Rizwan. Rizwan will not only open the innings but will don the wicketkeeping gloves as well. Aussie opening batter, Usman Khawaja, would be expected to join him at the top of the ther order. The Pindiz too have a strong batting order featuring the likes of Kamran Ghulam, Daryl Mitchell, Shahzaib Khan, Saad Masood, Yasir Khan, and Sam Billings.
Rishad Hossain and Asif Afridi will be leading the spin bowling. Meanwhile, the pace attack features two of the most prominent players in Mohammad Amir and Naseem Shah. Dian Forrester and Cole McConchie, who were part of the recently concluded New Zealand vs South Africa T20I series, will be expected to join the team soon.
Babar Azam (C), Mohammad Haris (wk), Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Kusal Mendis, Iftikhar Ahmed, Abdul Samad, Michael Bracewell, Aaron Hardie, Brian Bennett, Mirza Tahir Baig, Aamer Jamal, Khalid Usman, Sufiyan Muqeem, Khurram Shahzad, Shahnawaz Dahani, Abdul Subhan, Shoriful Islam, Nahid Rana, Ali Raza, Kashif Ali, Farhan Yousaf
Mohammad Rizwan (C and wk), Sam Billings, Jalat Khan, Usman Khawaja, Abdullah Fazal, Shahzaib Khan, Yasir Khan, Daryl Mitchell, Dian Forrester, Kamran Ghulam, Saad Masood, Naseem Shah, Amad Butt, Rishad Hossain, Mohammad Amir, Cole McConchie, Asif Afridi, Fawad Ali, Mohammad Amir Khan, Razaullah
Peshawar Zalmi further into the mire! It’s Kusal Mendis this time as he played a half-hearted shot and holes out to long-off. The equation now reduces to 85 off 35 deliveries for Zalmi as Pindiz edge ahead.
Rishad Hossain has struck!! Aaron Hardie’s patchy innings of 8 off 10 comes to an end as Peshawar Zalmi lose their way further. At the end of the 14th over, Peshawar Zalmi are 130/3, needing a further 85 to win their PSL 2026 opener.
The pressure seems to be back on Zalmi again as the 13th over has produced no boundary after four deliveries. Something may be about to give. The required rate for Zalmi has surged to above 13 as they are 126/2 with seven overs to go.
Kusal Mendis hits a massive six, followed by a boundary. at the start of the 12th over. Much needed for Peshawar Zalmi as they look to accelerate their scoring. Aaron Hardie offers a chance but bowler Amad Butt cannot hold on to the tough opportunity. Zalmi are 118/2 after 12 overs but the required rate is still above 12.
Both openers depart for Peshawar Zalmi as Amad Butt picks up his first wicket of the match. Mohammad Haris, after hitting a six in the 10th over, was dismissed on the final ball of the over. The required rate for Zalmi is almost 12 runs per over with two new batters at the crease.
Babar Azam has been dismissed after some tight bowling by the Rawalpindi Pindiz. The right-handed batter had gone into his shell before being dismissed by Asif Afridi in the ninth over.
Amad Butt came into the attack to bowl the seventh over. The right-arm pacer started his over nicely with three singles off the first three balls. However, he bowled a couple of wide ones to let off the pressure created. He gave away eight runs despite the two wide balls.
Mohammad Amir, after an expensive set of the first two overs, ended the power play with a tight over. The veteran pacer gave away only seven runs in the sixth over.
Rawalpindi Pindiz missed a crucial run-out chance to break the opening stand on the second ball of the fifth over. Mohammad Haris was halfway down the track but the fielder at extra cover missed the chance to rattle the stumps. To make matters worse, Babar Azam struck a six on the fourth ball to spoil an otherwise brilliant over from Naseem Shah.
Chasing a daunting target, Peshawar Zalmi are off to a fiery start. The two opening batters are regularly hitting boundaries. Babar struck a four before Haris ended the fourth over with a couple of boundaries on the trot.
Mohammad Amir continues to be expensive. After giving away 11 runs in the opening over, the right-arm pacer was struck for a six and a four by Mohammad Haris in the third over.
Babar Azam struck another boundary in the second over, ensuring that the required run rate does not get out of reach for Zalmi. They need 194 runs in 18 overs having scored 21 in the first two.
Unlike Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan has started with a spinner from the opposite end. In the first innings, the pacers went for plenty in the power play.
Babar Azam is off the mark with a couple of boundaries in the first over against Mohammad Amir.
Mohammad Amir has the new ball in his hand for Rawalpindi Pindiz and he is up aagainst Babar Azam and Mohammad Haris.
Sam Billings struck a six and a four in the final over as Rawalpindi Pindiz finished up with a score of 214 runs in the first innings after opting to bat.
Daryl Mitchell was dismissed on the first ball of the final over by Aamer Jamal. The Kiwi batter played a quickfire knock scoring 23 runs in 13 balls before being dismissed.
Aaron Hardie finally gets a wicket after a tough bowling spell in his debut PSL match. Kamran Ghulam struck a couple of sixes in the 18th over before the Australian all-rounder got the better of him.
The bowlers from Peshawar Zalmi have done well to pull things back slightly for their team. After a 125-run opening stand it was expected that the Pindiz would get past 240. However, with two wickets in quick succession, Daryl Mitchell and Kamran Ghulam would need to go big in the final three overs as they attmept to score 220+.
Yasir Khan has been dismissed after scoring 83 runs in only 46 balls. Ali Raza has brought his side into the game in a matter of a few overs. The pacer broke the opening stand, taking Rizwan’s wicket. However, it is this wicket that will certainly open the doors for Peshawar Zalmi to get back into the game.
Kamran Ghulam, since coming to the crease, has made sure that the Pindiz have not lost any momentum after a successful opening stand. Coming in at number three, he has already scored 16 runs in eight balls hitting a couple of four and a six.
Finally, a wicket of Peshawar Zalmi! Ali Raza after conceding 21 runs and five boundaries in his first over broke the 125-run opening stand on the first ball of the 13th over dismissing Mohammad Rizwan.
Michael Bracewell, after a decent opening over, has not been able to bowl consistently at a single line and length. He was punished by Yasir Khan in his third over as the opening batter struck a couple of sixes and a four.
There is no stopping Yasir Khan as he continues to score boundaries almost every fourth ball. The young batter took the attack against Bracewell, who had been economical in his first over.
Yasir Khan brings up his fifty off 28 deliveries with a six on the first ball of the ninth over. Sufiyan Muqeem was on the receiving end as the 23-year-old continues his onslaught.
Finally, some respite for the Zalmi fans as Babar Azam introduces his first spinner into the attack. Michael Bracewell bowling the eighth over conceded only four runs.
Aamer Jamal was introduced into the attack after the power play as Babar Azam decided to stick with his pacers. The pacer was welcomed with a six and a four by Mohammad Rizwan on the first two balls of the over. Yasir Khan ended the over with a four.
A sedate end to an overall powerful power play for the Rawalpindi Pindiz. After six overs, Mohammad Rizwan and Yasir Khan have powered their side to 63 runs without losing any wickets. They have set a great foundation for a huge score to follow.
The opening partnership between Mohammad Rizwan and Yasir Khan is worth 58 runs after five overs. Both batters are enjoying some poor bowling from the Peshawar Zalmi side. Despite pacers going for boundaries, Babar Azam has decided to stick with them.
A huge over for the Rawalpindi Pindiz. After Yasir struck a four on the first ball of the fourth over, Mohammad Rizwan decided to join the party and struck four fours in a row to finish the over.
There is no stopping Yasir Khan at the moment. The 23-year-old right-hander has struck at least one boundary in each of the first three overs of the clash.
Yasir Khan is dealing in boundaries. After hitting the first six of the match against Shoriful Islam in the first over, he struck a four and a six to welcome Aaron Hardie into the attack.
It is an overseas new ball attack for the Babar Azam-led side as Aaron Hardie gets into the attack for the second over.
Shoriful Islam started the first over nicely, giving away no runs on his first four balls. However, the Bangladeshi pacer bowled one down the leg side before being hit for a six by Yasir Khan. The ball had to be replaced as they were unable to find it in the stands.
Shoriful Islam will take the new ball against the opening duo of Yasir Khan and Mohammad Rizwan.
Babar Azam (C), Mohammad Haris(w), Kusal Mendis, Aaron Hardie, Farhan Yousaf, Michael Bracewell, Abdul Samad, Aamer Jamal, Sufiyan Muqeem, Shoriful Islam, Ali Raza
Babar Azam, after losing the toss confirmed that he will open the innings dismissing the suggestions that could be batting at number three or in the middle order like he did for Pakistan in the T20 World Cup 2026.
Rawalpindi Pindiz have won the toss and they have decided to bat first.
One of the most exciting matchups to look forward to would be Peshawar Zalmi’s skipper, Babar Azam, against Naseem Shah and Mohammad Amir. His battle agaisnt the two pacers with the new ball in their hand could very well make a huge impact on the game.
The Rawalpindi Pindiz, led by Mohammad Rizwan, will be making their debut in the Pakistan Super League. They will be up against Peshawar Zalmi who have reached the final four times and won once in 2017.
The clash between Peshawar Zalmi and Rawalpindi Pindiz will see two of the biggest cricketers in action. Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan will lead Zalmi and Pindiz, respectively. Some other prominent players in this exciting match will be Mohammad Amir, Naseem Shah, Michael Bracewell, Brian Bennett, Darryl Mitchell, and Usman Khawaja.
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