Rawalpindi Pindiz played Peshawar Zalmi in Match 3 of PSL 2026 at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Saturday, 28 March 2026, with a 2:30 PM PKT (UTC+5) start. Gaddafi Stadium holds 27,000 spectators and has been the spiritual home of Pakistani cricket for decades.

Peshawar Zalmi entered this fixture as PSL’s inaugural champions, having won the title in 2017. The Zalmi have reached the playoffs in nearly every season since, making them one of the competition’s most consistent franchises. Rawalpindi Pindiz, the newest franchise in PSL 2026, carry the spirit of the Rawalpindi Express tradition and represent the twin-city region of Rawalpindi and Islamabad.

Rawalpindi Pindiz are built around raw pace and aggression, drawing on the region’s proud fast-bowling heritage. Named in tribute to Shoaib Akhtar, the fastest bowler in cricket history, the franchise aims to bring similar intensity to every match. Key players include Mohammad Wasim Jr and Iftikhar Ahmed, with Blessing Muzarabani providing overseas firepower.

Peshawar Zalmi’s experience was their greatest asset in this fixture. Wahab Riaz, one of Pakistan’s most seasoned T20 operators, leads a side that blends power with tactical discipline. Shimron Hetmyer and Kamran Akmal added Caribbean and veteran flair to their batting lineup.

When to watch: The 2:30 PM PKT start on March 28 converts to 9:30 AM GMT (London), 2:00 PM IST (India), 4:30 AM EST (New York), and 7:30 PM AEST (Sydney). For current local time, check Lahore time and Pakistan time.

Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore holds 27,000 fans and has hosted some of the most iconic moments in Pakistani cricket history. The sea of colour, the thundering drums and the partisan crowd make it one of the most atmospheric grounds in world cricket. The Lahore surface typically offers pace and bounce in the first six overs before flattening out for big second-innings chases.

PSL 2026 runs from March 2026 to May 2026 across Lahore and Karachi, featuring seven franchises competing across a double round-robin group stage followed by playoffs. Every match in the group phase carries direct implications for playoff qualification, giving this early fixture between a title contender and a new franchise genuine stakes.