PES vs RAP Dream11 Prediction, Match 3, PSL Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates

Peshawar Zalmi set to face Rawalpindi in the 3rd match of the Pakistan Super League 2026 (PSL) at the Gaddafi Stadium, in Lahore, on Saturday, March 28.

By Bhupender Sharma

Updated - 28 Mar 2026, 14:35 IST

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Match InfoPlaying XIC & VCTeamsWeather ReportTeam FormInjury NewsPitchAvoidable Players

Preview

In the third match of the PSL 2026, Peshawar Zalmi will take on Rawalpindi Pindiz. Peshawar Zalmi endured a disappointing campaign last season, securing only four victories from 10 matches and finishing fifth in the standings, thereby missing out on playoff qualification. The team will once again be led by Babar Azam, who will be expected to guide the side with both strong leadership and consistent individual performances.

This season, Peshawar Zalmi appears to have strengthened its squad with a blend of promising young batters, capable bowlers, and a quality all-rounder. Overall, the team looks well-balanced, raising expectations of an improved performance.

On the other hand, Rawalpindi Pindiz will be making their debut in the Pakistan Super League following the tournament’s expansion from six to eight teams. The side will be captained by Mohammad Rizwan. The squad features several accomplished players, including Sam Billings, Usman Khawaja, Daryl Mitchell, Mohammad Amir, Naseem Shah, and Rishad Hossain, all of whom possess the ability to influence matches with match-winning performances.

Match Information

Peshawar Zalmi vs Rawalpindi Pindiz, Match 3

Pakistan Super League, 28 Mar 2026, Sat, 3:00 PM IST ,Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

Broadcast

N/A

Live Stream

N/A

Weather Report

Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

Clear

37.0°C

39% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

Peshawar Zalmi

L
L
NR
NR
W

Rawalpindi Pindiz

-
-
-
-
-

Players Stats in current Series

1

Babar Azam

PES - bat

588 Runs

11 Matches

2

Kusal Mendis

PES - wk

550 Runs

11 Matches

3

Daryl Mitchell

RP - bat

255 Runs

9 Matches

4

Sam Billings

RP - wk

227 Runs

10 Matches

5

Mohammad Haris

PES - wk

206 Runs

9 Matches

6

Yasir Khan

RP - bat

206 Runs

8 Matches

1

Khurram Shahzad

PES - bowl

400.00

2 Matches

2

Abdul Samad

PES - bat

195.16

11 Matches

3

Saad Masood

RP - bat

185.19

6 Matches

4

Mohammad Haris

PES - wk

177.59

9 Matches

5

Michael Bracewell

PES - all

172.73

11 Matches

6

Iftikhar Ahmed

PES - all

172.22

10 Matches

1

Sufyan Moqim

PES - bat

22 Wkts

11 Matches

2

Iftikhar Ahmed

PES - all

12 Wkts

10 Matches

3

Mohammad Amir

RP - bowl

12 Wkts

10 Matches

4

Aaron Hardie

PES - all

11 Wkts

6 Matches

5

Mohammad Basit

PES - bat

10 Wkts

6 Matches

6

Ali Raza

PES - bowl

10 Wkts

5 Matches

1

Nahid Rana

PES - bowl

7.00

5 Matches

2

Saad Masood

RP - bat

7.64

6 Matches

3

Sufyan Moqim

PES - bat

7.93

11 Matches

4

Shoriful Islam

PES - bowl

7.93

5 Matches

5

Iftikhar Ahmed

PES - all

8.13

10 Matches

6

Asif Afridi

RP - all

8.18

8 Matches

Probable Playing XI

Peshawar Zalmi

Mohammad Haris (wk), K Mendis, Babar Azam (C), AM Hardie, Iftikhar Ahmed, Michael Bracewell, Aamer Jamal, Nahid Rana, Khurram Shahzad, Ali Raza, Shahnawaz Dahani

Bench : Abdul Samad, Khalid Usman, JM Vince, Sufyan Moqim, A Subhan, Kashif Ali, Mirza Baig, TS Mills

Rawalpindi Pindiz

Mohammad Rizwan (C), Shahzaib Khan-l, Kamran Ghulam, DJ Mitchell, LJ Evans, Sam Billings, Amad Butt, Rishad Hossain, Mohammad Amir, Naseem Shah, Z Khan

Bench : Yasir Khan, Abdullah Fazal, D Forrester, Asif Afridi, Mohammad Amir Khan, F Ali, J Fraser-McGurk

Injury and availability news

(Will be added when there is an update)

Pitch Report

The pitch at Gaddafi Stadium, in Lahore, is considered to be a batting-friendly surface. The surface typically favours high-scoring encounters, with the average first-innings total hovering around 178 runs. Batters generally find it conducive for stroke play, allowing them to score freely. However, the pitch can occasionally pose challenges, as it offers good bounce and pace, thereby maintaining a fair balance between bat and ball.

70%

Pace Bowling

30%

Spin Bowling

65%

Batting Pitch

177

Average Score

35%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

9
C

Babar Azam PES | BAT

Babar Azam is an excellent batter and has consistently performed well in the PSL. He also scored 288 runs in the last 10 games with a strike rate of 128. He is definitely able to perform well this season.

7.5
VC

Mohammad Rizwan RP | WK

Mohammad Rizwan is a brilliant T20 batter and is currently in good form. He has scored 2770 runs at an average of 42.6 in the 93 PSL games. He is a key player for Rawalpindi Pindiz this season.

7.5

Mohammad Haris PES | WK

Mohammad Haris has performed exceptionally well in PSL history. He has scored 247 runs in the last 10 games. His fans will expect a good performance from him this season.

8.5

Sam Billings RP | WK

Sam Billings is a good Wicketkeeper batter and also performed well in the PSL. He has scored 563 runs in 29 games in his PSL career. He will undoubtedly be a vital player for Pindiz this season.

7.5

Ali Raza PES | BOWL

Ali Raza is an excellent young pacer. Moreover, he took 12 wickets in the last 9 games. He is definitely a brilliant bowler and can perform well this season.

9

Mohammad Amir RP | BOWL

Mohammad Amir is an experienced pacer and has won games with excellent bowling in the PSL. Moreover, he took 86 wickets in the 84 games.

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9

Khalid Usman

PES | ALL

7.5

Kashif Ali

PES | BAT

Last Updated On - Mar 28 2026 2:35 PM

Players
11/11

Team 1

PES

5 : 6

RP

Credits Left
10.5/100

Mega League
Mohammad Haris
VC

7.5

Mohammad Rizwan
C

7.5

Sam Billings

8.5

Babar Azam

9

Kamran Ghulam

8.5

Iftikhar Ahmed

8

Aaron Hardie

9

Ali Raza

7.5

Rishad Hossain

6.5

Mohammad Amir

9

Naseem Shah

8.5

Players
11/11

Team 1

PES

5 : 6

RP

Credits Left
13/100

Head To Head
Mohammad Haris
VC

7.5

Mohammad Rizwan

7.5

Sam Billings

8.5

Babar Azam
C

9

Daryl Mitchell

8.5

Kamran Ghulam

8.5

Aamer Jamal

6.5

Iftikhar Ahmed

8

Ali Raza

7.5

Rishad Hossain

6.5

Mohammad Amir

9

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