PSL 2026: RawalPindiz Opt to Bowl First Against Islamabad United in Match 34

The 34th match of the HBL PSL 11 (2026) is underway at the National Bank Stadium, Karachi, where RawalPindiz captain Mohammad Rizwan has won the toss and elected to field first against Islamabad United.‎

While RawalPindiz are out of the playoff race after a tough debut season, Shadab Khan’s Islamabad United are fighting to solidify their spot in the top three.

Toss

RawalPindiz won the toss and chose to bowl first.

The Playing XIs

Islamabad United XI:‎Devon Conway (WK)‎, Sameer Minhas‎, Mohammad Faiq,‎ Shadab Khan (C), ‎Mark Chapman‎, Haider Ali‎, Faheem Ashraf, ‎Imad Wasim, ‎Chris Green‎, Richard Gleeson, ‎Mohammad Hasnain‎

RawalPindiz XI:‎‎Mohammad Rizwan (C)‎, Shahzaib Khan‎, Yasir Khan‎, Sam Billings (WK), ‎Daryl Mitchell‎, Dian Forrester‎, Saad Masood, ‎Razaullah, ‎Asif Afridi‎, Mohammad Amir‎, Ben Sears‎

Pitch & Conditions‎‎

The afternoon heat in Karachi is a significant factor today. The pitch at the National Stadium is showing signs of assistance for the bowlers early on, as evidenced by the three quick wickets lost by United. Spinners like Asif Afridi and Imad Wasim are expected to play a massive role as the game progresses and the surface dries further.