Peshawar Zalmi, having topped the league stages, faces a strong challenge from Islamabad United in the PSL 11 Qualifier on April 28, 2026, at National Stadium Karachi.
Peshawar Zalmi finished first on the points table after the league stages. They have Kusal Mendis as their top run scorer with 500 runs. Sufiyan Muqeem leads the bowling attack with 19 wickets.
Islamabad United secured second place on the points table. Sameer Minhas is their top run scorer with 299 runs, while Shadab Khan has taken 14 wickets.
In their last matches, Peshawar Zalmi lost to Lahore Qalandars by 6 wickets. Conversely, Islamabad United defeated Multan Sultans by 4 wickets. The upcoming match is crucial for both teams as they aim for a spot in the playoffs.
The toss is scheduled for 6:30pm Pakistan Standard Time, with the match starting at 7pm. Tickets are priced at Rs500, and public attendance has been approved by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
The stakes are high as both teams look to advance further in the tournament. Observers expect an intense contest between these two competitive sides.