Islamabad United and Peshawar Zalmi shared the points due to match getting abandoned.
The Pakistan Super League (PSL 2026) game between Islamabad United and Peshawar Zalmi was set to be played at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on March 31, 2026. However, strong winds and heavy rains have ensured that even the toss hasn’t happened yet, despite the start time of 7.00 PKT.
Before the Islamabad United vs. Peshawar Zalmi game, there had been a lot of rain. The ground crew was tending to the covers on the field when a strong gust of wind blew them off their feet.
Videos showed the cover blowing on the playing field as a result of the strong winds, then taking off with tremendous force. A groundskeeper was seen losing his balance and falling to the ground while perched on the corner of the covers.
The strong winds, which caused the coverings to flap around and were nearly impossible to manage, were captured on camera. Play in Lahore was also delayed by severe rains, and the ground crew was fighting a losing battle with nature.
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The umpires are optimistic about staging a match despite Lahore's frequent bad weather, and they give the ground crew credit for going above and beyond to attempt to make the event happen. They also give due credit to the ground staff for going above and beyond to try to make the match happen.
“The ground staff are working very hard using manual super soppers to dry the main areas, especially where there are puddles. We are optimistic. We might have at least a five-over game, but it depends on how the situation improves,” said umpires Ahsan Raza and Asif Yaqoob, via ESPNcricinfo.
However, there was no good news from the rain gods as the game was abandoned without the toss happening due to rain. Both Islamabad United and Peshawar Zalmi will share the points as no result happened.