The 12th match of Pakistan Super League 2026, played between Rawalpindiz and Islamabad United, turned into a tight T20 thriller at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Rawalpindiz posted 156/7 in their 20‑over power‑play‑heavy innings, with contributions from the middle order carrying the score past the 150‑mark despite early wickets.
Islamabad United replied with a composed chase, reaching 157/3 in just 14.2 overs to win the match comfortably. The top‑order laid a solid foundation, and the finishers padded the score without much pressure, showcasing the batting‑depth of the United squad. Key highlights include well‑struck sixes and boundaries in the middle overs, as Islamabad avoided the middle‑overs slump that had earlier cost them in the tournament.
The scorecard line shows Islamabad’s acceleration after the first power play, with a minimal loss of wickets and a high‑strike‑rate negotiation of the required‑run‑rate. The Rawalpindiz bowling attack, while taking a few wickets, was unable to deny the flow of runs in the second half of the chase, underlining how the match‑plan and boundary‑management tilted the contest in favour of the United batters.
For a full ball‑by‑ball breakdown, you can view the live scorecard and over‑wise commentary pages dedicated to this 12th‑match encounter on the hosting platform.
