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Peshawar Zalmi have nailed a record-run chase of 215 in Lahore as they downed the Hyderabad Pindiz by five wickets at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on March 28, Saturday to open their Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026 campaign in style. At one stage, it looked like Pindiz’s game to lose but cameos from Michael Bracewell, Abdul Samad and Aamir Jamal helped them cross the finish line with five balls to spare.

Earlier, Pindiz captain Mohammad Rizwan had won the toss and amassed 214/4 in 20 overs, headlined by Yasir Khan’s 83 off 46 deliveries. Kamran Ghulam (37), Daryl Mitchell (23) and Sam Billings (18*) also chipped in with crucial contributions to the cause. However, Pindiz’ bowling unit’s wheels came off at the death.

PSZ vs RWP, PSL 2026, 3rd Match Highlights: 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.

Peshwar Zalmi Preview

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.

Rawalpindi Pindiz Preview

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. 

Peshawar Zalmi Squad

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

Rawalpindi Pindiz Squad

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