PSL 2026: Match 7, ISL vs PES Match Prediction – Who will win today’s PSL match between Islamabad United vs Peshawar Zalmi?

The 2026 edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) continues to produce prominent fixtures. In Match No. 7 of the competition, the three-time champions Islamabad United (ISL) will be taking on Peshawar Zalmi (PES) at the iconic Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, on Tuesday, March 31. 

It was not at all a great start for the Islamabad-based franchise in their opening game this year. They were beaten comprehensively by Multans Sultans by five wickets at the same venue. So, with a win in this encounter, they will be looking to come back to winning ways. 

On the other hand, Peshawar Zalmi will be entering this contest with a win under their belt. They opened their campaign in style with a victory over Rawalpindi Pindiz. So, this encounter promises to be a crucial one for both the teams.

ISL vs PES: Match Details

Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore: Pitch Report

The iconic Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, has hosted six matches so far in this year's PSL ahead of the upcoming encounter, and all of them have been fairly high-scoring affairs barring one match. The average scores suggest that the pitch will be a batting-friendly one, but there will be some help for the bowlers as well if bowled in the right areas.

ISL vs PES: Head-to-Head T20I Record

ISL vs PES: Predicted Playing XIs

Islamabad United

Andries Gous (wk), Devon Conway, Sameer Minhas, Shadab Khan (c), Mark Chapman, Haider Ali, Imad Wasim, Faheem Ashraf, Richard Gleeson, Salman Mirza, Salman Irshad

Peshawar Zalmi 

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

ISL vs PES: Probable Best Performers of the Match

Probable Best Batter: Mark Chapman  

The New Zealand middle-order batter will be the batter to watch out for in this contest. Chapman played an attacking knock of 21-ball 40 runs in their first encounter and was the best batter for his side. With his adaptive yet attacking playing style, the left-handed batter will be a threat if the pitch is batting-friendly. 

Probable Best Bowler: Sufiyan Muqeem

The left-arm wrist spin bowler from Peshawar Zalmi will be a bowler to watch out for in this contest. Muqueem was their standout bowler in a high-scoring encounter with Rawalpindi Pindiz. In an innings where his team conceded 214 runs in 20 overs, he only gave away 28 runs in four overs. If he repeats the same performance, it will be a huge boost for Zalmi. 

Today's Match Prediction: Peshawar Zalmi to win the match