Peshawar Zalmi vs Rawalpindiz PSL T20 Recap 2026

Result · Pakistan Super League

Final result

Peshawar Zalmi won by 5 wickets

Result · Pakistan Super League

RAW

Rawalpindiz

214/4

lost to

Peshawar Zalmi

218/5

Player of the match: MG Bracewell

Venue par · 208Chase success · 42%POTM · MG Bracewell

Match preview & overview

Peshawar Zalmi chase 215 to beat Rawalpindiz by 5 wickets in Lahore

Peshawar Zalmi beat Rawalpindiz by 5 wickets at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, on 28 March 2026. Rawalpindiz won the toss and chose to bat, compiling a competitive 214/4 on a surface that historically favours first innings. Zalmi's response was authoritative: 62 runs without loss in the powerplay, a middle-overs wobble that cost 4 wickets, and then 77 runs from just 1 wicket in the death overs. They crossed the line at 218/5. MG Bracewell took the Player of the Match award. The result bucked a significant historical trend: Gaddafi Stadium produces a successful chase in only 43% of T20 matches across 145 games at the venue.

The margin of 5 wickets flatters neither team. Rawalpindiz posted above the ground's average first-innings score of 208 and applied genuine pressure through the middle phase, where Zalmi lost 4 wickets for 79 runs in overs 7 to 16. What rescued the chase was Zalmi's batting in the final four overs, where they scored at a pace Rawalpindiz could not match in the equivalent phase.

Pitch report & venue insights

Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore — 145-match sample

Aggregate conditions from 2003–2026. Numbers that tend to decide matches at this ground — par score, chase success, powerplay averages and toss bias.

145

T20 matches hosted

208

Avg 1st-innings score

177

Avg 2nd-innings score

42%

Chase success rate

Avg powerplay runs

51%

Toss-field rate

Key talking points

Moments the match hinged on

5 angles

Headline angle

Zalmi win a high-scoring chase at Gaddafi Stadium

Peshawar Zalmi reached 218/5 to overhaul Rawalpindiz's 214/4, winning by 5 wickets. The venue's historic chase success rate sits at just 43% across 145 matches, making the result against the grain.

Angle 02

Death overs decided the match

Zalmi plundered 77 runs for the loss of just 1 wicket in the final phase of their innings. Rawalpindiz had scored 62 in their own death overs, but Zalmi surpassed that by 15 runs when it mattered most.

Angle 03

Both powerplays were above venue average

Rawalpindiz posted 63 runs in their powerplay without loss; Zalmi replied with 62 wicketless. Gaddafi Stadium's average powerplay total is 46 runs, so both sides were well ahead of that benchmark.

Angle 04

MG Bracewell named Player of the Match

New Zealand all-rounder MG Bracewell took the individual award, though full scorecard details were not available at time of writing. His contribution was clearly pivotal in Zalmi's successful chase.

Angle 05

Rawalpindiz chose to bat first, paid the price

Rawalpindiz won the toss and opted to bat, posting a total that would have won the vast majority of matches at this ground. Batting first has historically been the preferred route here, yet Zalmi found a way through.

Key players

Players who decided it

Peshawar Zalmi

MG Bracewell

Bracewell was named Player of the Match for his role in Zalmi's successful chase of 215. His all-round capability with bat and ball makes him a consistent match-influence in T20 cricket.

Peshawar Zalmi

Umar Gul

A Lahore-ground regular across formats, Umar Gul brings experience of Gaddafi Stadium conditions that few can match. His ability to execute at the death is relevant in any high-scoring PSL contest.

Career stats

Rawalpindiz

Nauman Ali

Nauman Ali's left-arm spin has proven effective in Pakistan conditions, and he offers Rawalpindiz control through the middle overs. In a game where the middle phase cost them 2 wickets and 89 runs, his role was significant.

Career stats

Rawalpindiz

Danish Kaneria

Kaneria's leg-spin has historically troubled batters at Gaddafi Stadium, where the surface can offer turn as the game progresses. His ability to create pressure in the middle overs is a key weapon for his side.

Career stats

Betting & analytical angles

Angles the data surfaced

Observations from the venue data, recent form and historical trends. Editorial context, not betting advice.

Death-overs performance markets may carry more signal than outright result lines given how decisive the final phase was in this match.
Top batter markets could be interesting at a venue where both sides' openers fired; Gaddafi Stadium's powerplay average of 46 runs was beaten by both teams, suggesting conditions suited aggressive starters.
With a chase success rate of only 43% at this ground, any toss-and-chase scenario may be reflected differently in markets than the recent result would suggest.
Player of the Match markets for all-rounders may be worth monitoring given MG Bracewell's award here; T20 formats at high-scoring venues tend to reward those who contribute in both disciplines.

For editorial context only. Not a forecast and not betting advice. 18+ only, please gamble responsibly.

Frequently asked

Questions about Rawalpindiz vs Peshawar Zalmi

Who won the Peshawar Zalmi vs Rawalpindiz PSL match on 28 March 2026?

Peshawar Zalmi won by 5 wickets at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. They chased down 215, finishing on 218/5 with their death-overs batting proving decisive.

Who was Player of the Match in Zalmi vs Rawalpindiz?

MG Bracewell, the New Zealand all-rounder playing for Peshawar Zalmi, was named Player of the Match for his contribution to the successful chase.

What was the scorecard for the Rawalpindiz vs Peshawar Zalmi PSL game?

Rawalpindiz batted first and posted 214/4 from their 20 overs. Peshawar Zalmi replied with 218/5 to win by 5 wickets. Rawalpindiz scored 63 in the powerplay and 62 at the death; Zalmi matched that with 62 in the powerplay and then 77 in the death overs.

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What is the head-to-head record between Peshawar Zalmi and Rawalpindiz?

The two sides have met just once in recorded data, with Peshawar Zalmi winning that encounter. There is not yet enough history between these franchises to identify a clear head-to-head trend.

What is the average score at Gaddafi Stadium in T20 cricket?

Across 145 T20 matches at Gaddafi Stadium, the average first-innings score is 208 and the average second-innings score is 177. The venue's chase success rate is 43%, making it a ground where batting first traditionally holds an advantage.

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