Islamabad United Won by 7 Wickets Against Rawalpindiz in PSL 2026 Match 12 Full Scorecard
Islamabad United beat Rawalpindiz by 7 wickets in Match 12 of PSL 2026 at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore on April 4, 2026. Chasing 157, United got there in just 14.2 overs with 34 balls to spare. Sameer Minhas was the star of the chase with a blazing 70 off 36 balls that set the tone from ball one.
| Match Info | Detail |
|---|---|
| Match | RWP vs ISU, 12th Match, PSL 2026 |
| Venue | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| Date | April 4, 2026 |
| Toss | Islamabad United won, elected to field |
| Result | Islamabad United won by 7 wickets |
| Balls Remaining | 34 |
Rawalpindiz Innings: 156/7 in 20 Overs
Rawalpindiz had a rough start losing both openers early. Mohammad Rizwan was bowled by Richard Gleeson for just 2 off 8 balls and Yasir Khan followed for 2 off 4. At 15 for 2 in less than 4 overs, the innings was in serious trouble.
Kamran Ghulam steadied things with a composed 50 off 39 balls including 6 fours and 2 sixes. He gave Rawalpindiz the foundation they needed. Daryl Mitchell added 19 off 15 before being dismissed. Abdullah Fazal chipped in with 23 off 16 at a strike rate of 143.
The innings was rescued at the death by Dian Forrester who smashed an unbeaten 44 off just 19 balls, hitting 2 fours and 4 sixes at a strike rate of 231. His cameo pushed Rawalpindiz to a competitive 156/7.
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammad Rizwan | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 25.00 |
| Yasir Khan | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Kamran Ghulam | 50 | 39 | 6 | 2 | 128.21 |
| Daryl Mitchell | 19 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 126.67 |
| Sam Billings | 7 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 63.64 |
| Abdullah Fazal | 23 | 16 | 0 | 2 | 143.75 |
| Dian Forrester | 44* | 19 | 2 | 4 | 231.58 |
| Rishad Hossain | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
Bowling for Islamabad United
Richard Gleeson was the standout bowler taking 2 wickets for 21 in his 4 overs at an economy of just 5.25. Faheem Ashraf also took 2 wickets and was economical. Salman Irshad got 2 wickets but went for 52 off his 4 overs. Imad Wasim was the most economical with figures of 1/15 off 4 overs.
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imad Wasim | 4 | 15 | 1 | 3.75 |
| Richard Gleeson | 4 | 21 | 2 | 5.25 |
| Faheem Ashraf | 4 | 22 | 2 | 5.50 |
| Salman Irshad | 4 | 52 | 2 | 13.00 |
| Shadab Khan | 2 | 20 | 0 | 10.00 |
| Chris Green | 2 | 23 | 0 | 11.50 |
Islamabad United Chase: 157/3 in 14.2 Overs
United made the chase look ridiculously easy. Sameer Minhas came out swinging and never stopped. He hit 70 off just 36 balls with 7 fours and 4 sixes, bringing up his fifty in 25 balls. The powerplay alone yielded 62 runs in 6 overs which set the tone completely.
Devon Conway was dismissed early for 6 but his wicket barely slowed United down. Mohammad Faiq added 19 before being dismissed. Haider Ali finished unbeaten on 26 off 16 and Mark Chapman came in at the end to blast an unbeaten 24 off just 7 balls at a ridiculous strike rate of 342. United reached 157/3 in 14.2 overs with total control throughout.
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devon Conway | 6 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 54.55 |
| Sameer Minhas | 70 | 36 | 7 | 4 | 194.44 |
| Mohammad Faiq | 19 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 118.75 |
| Haider Ali | 26* | 16 | 3 | 1 | 162.50 |
| Mark Chapman | 24* | 7 | 4 | 1 | 342.86 |
Bowling for Rawalpindiz
Mohammad Amir was the pick of the Rawalpindiz bowlers with 1/18 in 3 overs. Jalat Khan and Rishad Hossain each took one wicket but were expensive. The rest of the bowling attack went for big numbers as United batters were in complete flow from the first over.
Points Table Update After Match 12
With this win Islamabad United climb to 5 points and move into the top half of the PSL 2026 points table. Rawalpindiz remain without a point from 3 games now and their tournament is getting very difficult.
| Team | Played | Won | Lost | Points | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Islamabad United | 4 | 2 | 1 | 5 | improving |
| Rawalpindiz | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | worsening |
Match Summary
Rawalpindiz struggled early with the bat but Kamran Ghulam’s 50 and Dian Forrester’s explosive finish got them to a respectable total. However, 156 was never going to be enough against a United side in this kind of form. Sameer Minhas tore the Rawalpindiz bowling apart from the first ball and the match was effectively over long before the final over.
United were clinical, professional and completely dominant in this chase. Rawalpindiz now have zero wins from three games and urgently need to turn things around.
FAQs
Who won Rawalpindiz vs Islamabad United PSL 2026 Match 12? Islamabad United won by 7 wickets, chasing 157 in just 14.2 overs.
Who was the top scorer for Islamabad United? Sameer Minhas top scored with 70 off 36 balls including 7 fours and 4 sixes.
Who was the top scorer for Rawalpindiz? Kamran Ghulam top scored with 50 off 39 balls. Dian Forrester hit 44 not out off 19 at the death.
Who took the most wickets for Islamabad United? Richard Gleeson, Faheem Ashraf and Salman Irshad each took 2 wickets.
What was the toss result in Match 12? Islamabad United won the toss and chose to field first.
Where was PSL 2026 Match 12 played? The match was played at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore on April 4, 2026.
