Rawalpindi Pindiz vs Islamabad United PSL 11 saw a dominant performance from Pindiz as they defeated Islamabad United by 6 wickets on April 23, 2026.
Rawalpindi Pindiz got the result they desperately needed. In what turned out to be a clinical, all-round performance, the Rawalpindi beat Islamabad United by 6 wickets on April 23, 2026, chasing down a modest target of 138 with 11 balls to spare. After what had been a tough run in PSL 11, this win will feel like a massive weight off the shoulders for the Rawalpindi franchise.
Islamabad United Crumble With the Bat — 137 All Out
Islamabad United won the toss and elected to bat first, but they never really got going. The Pindiz bowlers were disciplined from the very first over, and United’s innings collapsed like a house of cards under pressure.
Devon Conway gave United some hope at the top, top-scoring with 40 runs off 33 balls including 3 fours and 2 sixes, but he couldn’t push on past the powerplay phase. There was a bright partnership stand of 49 with Mark Chapman (23 off 18), but the moment Conway was dismissed in the 12th over, United’s middle and lower order folded completely.
Shadab Khan managed just 1 off 2 balls. Haider Ali scratched around for a painful 6 off 13 balls. Faheem Ashraf and Chris Green tried to rescue things late on — Green hit a quickfire 29 off 16 balls with 2 fours and 2 sixes — but it was all too little too late. United were bowled out for just 137 in 20 overs.
Pindiz Bowling Highlights:
- Mohammad Amir — 4 overs, 2 wickets for 21 runs (Economy: 5.25) — typically sharp and miserly
- Saad Masood — 4 overs, 2 wickets for 27 runs — kept things tight in the middle overs
- Dian Forrester — 1 over, 2 wickets for 9 runs — a lethal final over that sealed United’s fate
- Asif Khan Afridi — 4 overs, 1 wicket for 17 runs (Economy: 4.25) — the most economical bowler on the day
- Naseem Shah — 2 overs, 1 wicket for 9 runs — clean and sharp as ever
Pindiz Chase It Down With Ease — 140/4 in 18.1 Overs
Chasing 138 should have been straightforward for a batting lineup like Rawalpindi Pindiz — and for most part, it was. They didn’t make it look pretty all the way through, but they got the job done.
The chase started on a nervy note. Abdullah Fazal was dismissed for a first-ball duck — caught off Imad Wasim. That early blow put some pressure on skipper Mohammad Rizwan and the incoming Kamran Ghulam.
But Rizwan is a man who thrives in pressure situations. He settled in quickly, and together with Kamran Ghulam, the two built the backbone of the chase. Their second-wicket partnership produced 78 runs off 56 balls — a critical stand that essentially put the game to bed.
Kamran Ghulam was the pick of the batting lineup, playing a composed knock of 42 off 30 balls with 5 fours and a six, striking at a fine 140. Rizwan chipped in with 45 off 38 balls (4 fours, 1 six) before he was dismissed in the 13th over by Shadab Khan.
After those two fell, there was a brief wobble — Sam Billings came and went for just 2, and the required rate was ticking up slightly. But Daryl Mitchell did what experienced players do. He anchored the innings with a steady hand, finishing unbeaten on 32 off 25 balls including 2 fours, a six, and some crucial twos at the death. The partnership between Mitchell and Dian Forrester (13 off 12 balls*) added an unbroken 41 runs for the 5th wicket, finishing the game in the 19th over.
Final score: 140/4 in 18.1 overs. Target chased with ease.
Islamabad United Bowling:
- Shadab Khan — 4 overs, 1 wicket, 18 runs (Economy: 4.5) — the best of United’s bowlers, but not enough
- Chris Green — 4 overs, 1 wicket, 26 runs — decent but failed to create a collapse
- Imad Wasim — 4 overs, 1 wicket, 33 runs — expensive late on
- Richard Gleeson — 3 overs, 0 wickets, 28 runs — struggled to hit the right areas
What This Win Means for Rawalpindi Pindiz
PSL 11 has been a mixed tournament for Rawalpindi Pindiz so far, and this victory was exactly the kind of morale-boosting performance the team needed. A complete team effort — tight bowling first up to restrict Islamabad United to a below-par total, followed by a controlled, efficient chase — is the kind of cricket that earns points and builds confidence heading into the latter stages of the competition.
For Islamabad United, it’s a disappointing result. Their batting lineup — packed with international talent like Conway, Shadab, and Faheem Ashraf — should have done significantly better with the bat. A total of 137 on what appeared to be a reasonable pitch simply wasn’t enough, and their bowling had no real answer to the Ghulam-Rizwan partnership.
As PSL 11 heats up toward its business end, both teams will have a lot to think about. For Pindiz, the confidence of this win could be the turning point of their season.
Match Summary
| Islamabad United | Rawalpindi Pindiz | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 137/10 (20 overs) | 140/4 (18.1 overs) |
| Top Batter | Devon Conway — 40 (33) | Kamran Ghulam — 42 (30) |
| Top Bowler | Shadab Khan — 1/18 (4 ov) | Dian Forrester — 2/9 (1 ov) |
| Result | Rawalpindi Pindiz won by 6 wickets |
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