ISL vs PES Dream11 Prediction: Match 7, PSL Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report – Pakistan Super League 2026
Match Preview
Islamabad United set to face Peshawar Zalmi in the 7th match of the Pakistan Super League 2026 (PSL) at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Tuesday, March 31. In the seventh match of the PSL 2026, Islamabad United (ISL) will take on Peshawar Zalmi (PES). Islamabad United did not have a particularly good start as they suffered a five-wicket defeat in their opening match against Multan Sultans. Batting first, Islamabad posted a total of 171, but Multan Sultans chased down the total in 18.4 overs. However, some of the Islamabad batsmen performed well, with Mark Chapman being the best performer, scoring 40 runs in 21 balls, while young batsman Sameer Minhas also played an innings of 28 runs to take the team to a respectable total. While bowling, Shadab Khan and Salman Irshad performed brilliantly and took two wickets each.
On the other hand, Peshawar Zalmi started this season on a high note, defeating Rawalpindi by five wickets. Rawalpindi, batting first, posted a score of 214 runs, which Peshawar chased down comfortably in 19.1 overs. Chasing a big total, Peshawar Zalmi’s team got a brilliant start from the top order as Mohammad Haris scored 47, while Babar Azam played an innings of 35 runs. Apart from this, Michael Bracewell also scored 35 runs in the middle order. While in the bowling department, young pacer Ali Raza performed well with two wickets.
Match Information- ISL vs PES Dream11 Prediction
Match: Islamabad United vs Peshawar Zalmi, Match 7
Series: Pakistan Super League 2026
Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Pitch Report
The pitch at Gaddafi Stadium, in Lahore, is considered to be a batting-friendly surface. The surface usually promotes high-scoring games, with an average first-innings score of about 178 runs. Batters often find it favourable for aggressive stroke play, enabling them to score easily. Nonetheless, the pitch can sometimes present difficulties, as it provides good bounce and pace, sustaining a balanced contest between bat and ball. Average 1st Innings Score: 176 Pitch Condition: Average
Weather Report
Conditions: Clear
Probable Playing XI
Islamabad United
RJ Gleeson Haider Ali S Minhas MS Chapman IM Wasim SH Khan (C) Faheem Ashraf Salman Irshad AGS Gous Devon Conway H Sajjad Bench: Max Bryant, Dipendra Singh Airee, Shamar Joseph, M Hasnain, Mehran Mumtaz, Mohammad Wasim, Sameen Gul, Mohammad Faiq, B Muzarabani
Peshawar Zalmi
Michael Bracewell Nahid Rana Babar Azam (C) Abdul Samad Sufyan Moqim AM Hardie Aamer Jamal Iftikhar Ahmed Mohammad Haris K Mendis Ali Raza Bench: JM Vince, Khalid Usman, A Subhan, Kashif Ali, Mirza Baig, TS Mills, Khurram Shahzad, Shahnawaz Dahani
Injury News
No injury updates have been reported so far. Any changes will be updated closer to the match.
Captain Picks
Shadab Khan (ISL)
Shadab Khan has performed exceptionally well in PSL history. He has scored 163 runs and taken 11 wickets in the last 8 PSL games. His fans will expect a good performance from him this season.
Babar Azam (PES)
Babar Azam is an excellent batter and has consistently performed well in the PSL. He also scored 327 runs in the last 10 games with a strike rate of 130. He is definitely able to perform well this season.
Top Picks
Mark Chapman (ISL)
Mark Chapman is an excellent batter. He also scored 40 runs off just 21 balls in the last game against Multan Sultans. He is definitely able to perform well this season.
Mohammad Haris (PES)
Mohammad Haris has performed exceptionally well in PSL history. He has scored 281 runs in the last 10 games. His fans will expect a good performance from him this season.
Budget Picks
Imad Wasim (ISL)
Imad Wasim is an excellent all-rounder. He has scored 1301 runs and taken 78 wickets in the 102 PSL games. He can definitely perform well this season.
Ali Raza (PES)
Ali Raza is an excellent young pacer. Moreover, he took 13 wickets in the last 9 games. He is definitely a brilliant bowler and can perform well this season.
Players to Avoid
Haider Ali (ISL) Iftikhar Ahmed (PES)
Mega League
Wicketkeepers: Mohammad Haris, Kusal Mendis, Andries Gous
Batters: Babar Azam, Sameer Minhas
All-Rounders: Aaron Hardie, Aamer Jamal, Imad Wasim, Shadab Khan, Mark Chapman
Bowlers: Ali Raza
Head-to-Head
Wicketkeepers: Mohammad Haris, Kusal Mendis
Batters: Babar Azam, Sameer Minhas
All-Rounders: Aaron Hardie, Khalid Usman, Imad Wasim, Shadab Khan, Mark Chapman
Bowlers: Ali Raza, Mohammad Wasim
Match Prediction
Winner: Peshawar Zalmi
FAQs- ISL vs PES Dream11 Prediction
1. Who is the captain of Islamabad United in PSL 2026?
Shadab Khan is leading Islamabad United in the 2026 season.
2. Who is the captain of Peshawar Zalmi?
Babar Azam is captaining Peshawar Zalmi this season.
3. What is the pitch condition at Gaddafi Stadium for ISL vs PES?
The pitch is batting-friendly and favours high-scoring games. The average first innings score is expected around 176-178 runs.
4. How did both teams perform in their opening PSL 2026 matches?
Islamabad United lost by 5 wickets to Multan Sultans, while Peshawar Zalmi won by 5 wickets against Rawalpindi Pindiz, chasing down 214.
5. Who are the best captain and vice-captain choices for the ISL vs PES Dream11 team?
Babar Azam and Shadab Khan are strong captaincy options. Mohammad Haris, Mark Chapman, Imad Wasim, and Ali Raza make excellent vice-captain choices for Grand League and Head-to-Head contests.
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