Get ready for some exciting cricket as Islamabad United take on Peshawar Zalmi in the seventh match of PSL 2026 on Feb. 31 at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.scheduled tribe March 7:30 pm IST.
Get the best ISL vs PES Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI and match insight for 7.th PSL 2026 match. Expert analysis and more.
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ISL vs PES Match Preview:
Pakistan Super League 2026 presents a huge tactical battle in Match 7, as Islamabad United are set to face Peshawar Zalmi. This high-octane encounter is scheduled to take place on March 31, 2026 at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Cricket fans can enjoy the live action starting at 7:30 PM IST. With the final match of the initial phase of the tournament being played in Lahore, both teams are desperate to get a win before the venue changes.
Historical records show that these two former champions share an incredibly tight rivalry in the PSL format. Of the 22 matches played between them, Islamabad United have emerged victorious on 11 occasions, while Peshawar Zalmi have also won 11.
Islamabad United are going into this game looking to bounce back from a close defeat in their opening match. currently sitting in 7th To make it to the points table with a net run rate of -0.825, they are relying on the all-round talent of captain Shadab Khan and the early fireworks of Devon Conway. Additionally, the middle-order stability provided by Mark Chapman and the pace of Mohammad Hasnain remain vital to their strategy. Therefore, United will focus on a more disciplined performance to move away from the bottom of the standings.
Meanwhile, Peshawar Zalmi comes into this encounter with early momentum and finishes fourthth Ranked in the table with 2 points and a net run rate of +0.674. Their lineup features the explosive opening pair of Babar Azam and Saim Ayub, supported by the finishing skills of Iftikhar Ahmed. Additionally, the inclusion of international stars like Shoriful Islam and local talent like Aamir Jamal makes their bowling attack look sharp. As they have started the season with a win, Zalmi are aiming to maintain their perfect record and finish in the top two.
Ultimately, both the franchises will consider this match as a crucial opportunity to establish their dominance in the 2026 edition. Islamabad United will be looking to prove that their opening defeat was just a blip by defeating their arch-rivals. Peshawar Zalmi, on the other hand, intend to use their current form to grab another two points and maintain their upper hand in the league. Additionally, evening conditions in Lahore will likely favor the team batting second, making the toss a key factor in this high-stakes battle.
ISL vs PES head-to-head record:
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teams |
win the match |
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islamabad united |
11 |
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Peshawar Zalmi |
11 |
ISL vs PES Weather and Pitch Report:
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temperature |
26°C |
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weather forecast |
partly cloudy |
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pitch behavior |
batting friendly |
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Best suited for |
motion |
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Average score of first innings |
174 |
Records of chasing teams:
ISL vs PES Playing 11 (Predicted):
Islamabad United Playing 11:
1) Devon Conway
2) Mark Chapman
3) Haider Ali
4) Sameer Minhas
5) Shadab Khan
6) Imad Wasim
7) Faheem Ashraf
8) Salman Mirza
9) Richard Gleason
10) Salman Ershad
11) Mohammad Hasnain
peshawar zalmi playing 11: :
1) Mohammad Haris
2) Babar Azam
3) Abdul Samad
4) Kusal Mendis
5) Aaron Hardy
6) Michael Bracewell
7)Amer Jamal
8) Ali Raza
9) Noisy Islam
10) Sufiyan Muqeem
11) Khurram Shahzad
Hot Picks for ISL vs PES Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Choice:
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Devon Conway – The consistent left-handed wicketkeeper-batsman for Islamabad United provided stability at the top with 26 runs in the last match. |
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Shadab Khan – The dynamic right-handed batsman and right-arm leg-break all-rounder for Islamabad United contributed 4 runs while taking 2 wickets in the last match. |
Raises up:
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Michael Bracewell – Influential left-handed batsman and right-arm off-break all-rounder provided the pace for Peshawar Zalmi, scoring 35 runs in the last match. |
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Babar Azam – The right-handed top-order batsman for Peshawar Zalmi led the innings smoothly after scoring 39 runs with controlled strokeplay in the last match. |
Budget Selection:
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Abdul Samad – Aggressive right-handed top-order batsman for Peshawar Zalmi provides attacking intent, using his power-hitting ability to accelerate the scoring during crucial phases. |
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Richard Gleeson – The right-arm medium pacer for Islamabad United provides pace with accuracy, bolstering the attack through disciplined spells and consistent wicket-taking ability. |
ISL vs PES PSL 2026 Captain and Vice-Captain Options:
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captain |
Shadab Khan and Devon Conway |
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vice captain |
Michael Bracewell and Babar Azam |
ISL vs PES Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keepers – Devon Conway, Kusal Mendis, Mohammad Haris
- Batsmen- Babar Azam, Mark Chapman
- All-rounders – Michael Bracewell (Vice-Captain), Shadab Khan©, Faheem Ashraf, Aaron Hardie
- Bowlers- Salman Irshad, Shoriful Islam
ISL vs PES Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keepers – Devon Conway©, Kusal Mendis
- Batsmen – Babar Azam (Vice Captain), Mark Chapman, Abdul Samad
- Allrounders – Michael Bracewell, Shadab Khan, Aaron Hardie
- Bowlers – Richard Gleeson, Salman Irshad, Shoriful Islam
ISL vs PES Dream11 Prediction Today Match 7 PSL 2026 Players to Avoid:
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player |
dream11 credit |
Dream11 Points (Last Match) |
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A Subhan |
6.0 credit |
No |
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m fac |
6.5 credits |
No |
ISL vs PES Dream11 Prediction Today Match 7 PSL 2026 Expert Advice:
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sl captaincy option |
Shadab Khan |
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gl captaincy option |
devon conway |
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choice of punt |
Richard Gleason and Abdul Samad |
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dream11 combination |
3-2-4-2 |
ISL vs PES Match Winner Prediction:
Looking at the team combination, Peshawar Zalmi is expected to win this match.
