The ISU vs RWP Dream11 prediction today match is one of the most lopsided form contests in PSL 2026 — and that gap creates both a clear match winner and some genuinely interesting fantasy angles. Islamabad United arrive on the back of four wins from their last five games, a settled batting core, and the most dangerous spin-bowling all-rounder in the tournament running things. Rawalpindi have lost five games in a row. Their captain Rizwan is scoring but at a strike rate of just 116 — dangerously slow for an opener on Karachi’s flat, batting-friendly surface — and their bowling outside Mohammad Amir has been expensive all season.
The National Stadium pitch averages 173 in the first innings, chasing teams win 60% of matches here, and pace bowlers dominate wicket-taking. On paper this sets up as a high-scoring game where ISU’s batting depth and bowling balance gives them a commanding edge. Looking for a detailed ISU vs RWP Dream11 prediction with today’s best fantasy team? Get all the expert insights, verified stats, and key picks right here.
ISU vs RWP Recent Form (Last 5 Matches)
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Team |
Form |
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Islamabad United |
W W W L W |
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Rawalpindi |
L L L L L |
ISU’s four-win run in their last five is the strongest form in this fixture by a distance. Rawalpindi’s five-game losing streak is the worst in PSL 2026 right now — and their batting collapse potential makes them a liability in fantasy unless you’re picking their individual match-winners carefully.
ISU vs RWP Top Fantasy Picks
Top Batting Picks
- Sameer Minhas (ISU) — 265 runs in 6 matches, average 53.00, SR 163.58 with three fifties. The highest-scoring Pakistani batter in PSL 2026 and ISU’s most reliable top-order option. Non-negotiable in every fantasy format — when Minhas is set, United rarely fall short.
- Devon Conway (ISU) — 207 runs in 6 matches, average 51.75, SR 133.54, including a 59* at this very venue earlier this season. Conway’s consistency gives ISU a rock-solid platform — his Karachi form alone makes him a safe core pick regardless of format.
- Yasir Khan (RWP) — 202 runs in 7 matches, average 28.85, SR 146.37, top score of 83. Rawalpindi’s most dangerous batter by a distance and the one player capable of posting a match-winning score even when his team is struggling. Best differential pick from the away side.
- Shadab Khan (ISU) — 104 runs in 3 innings at SR 173.33 including a 69*, plus 9 wickets this season. The standout all-round fantasy pick in this entire match — he contributes in both departments every single game and provides massive upside at whatever ownership he sits.
- Sam Billings (RWP) — 173 runs in 7 matches, average 34.60, SR 145.37 with two fifties. Billings is Rawalpindi’s best accelerator in the middle overs and a genuine point of difference from the away side. Lower ownership than the obvious ISU picks makes him a smart GL differential.
Top Bowling Picks
- Shadab Khan (ISU) — 9 wickets in 5 matches, economy 6.94, SR 12.00. The most complete bowling option in this fixture — takes wickets in clusters, bowls four full overs every game, and his economy is elite on a flat Karachi surface. Must-pick anchor in every format.
- Mohammad Amir (RWP) — 10 wickets in 7 matches, economy 8.60, best figures 2/25. Rawalpindi’s only consistent wicket-taker and the single most dangerous new-ball bowler in this match. His ability to dismiss Conway and Minhas early is the one factor that can shift this fixture — non-negotiable from the away side.
- Richard Gleeson (ISU) — 6 wickets in 5 matches, economy 5.88 — the best economy rate among all pace bowlers in PSL 2026 with this many overs bowled. Gleeson is criminally underowned and his wicket-taking ability at both ends of the innings makes him the best value bowling pick in this match.
- Chris Green (ISU) — 5 wickets in 4 matches, economy 6.66, best figures 3/19. Green has been excellent this season — a genuine wicket-taker who also contains runs in the middle overs. His 3-wicket performance at this very venue earlier in the season makes him a high-upside differential.
ISU vs RWP Best Dream11 Team Today
Small League Team
WK: Devon Conway BAT: Sameer Minhas, Yasir Khan, Sam Billings, Mark Chapman ALL: Shadab Khan, Daryl Mitchell BOWL: Mohammad Amir, Richard Gleeson, Chris Green, Faheem Ashraf
Grand League Team
WK: Devon Conway BAT: Sameer Minhas, Yasir Khan, Dian Forrester, Saad Masood ALL: Shadab Khan, Daryl Mitchell BOWL: Mohammad Amir, Richard Gleeson, Chris Green, Asif Afridi
Captain & Vice-Captain Choices
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Format |
Captain |
Vice-Captain |
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Safe / SL |
Shadab Khan |
Sameer Minhas |
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Risky / GL |
Devon Conway |
Mohammad Amir |
ISU vs RWP Probable Playing XIs
Islamabad United:
Devon Conway (WK), Sameer Minhas, Mohammad Faiq, Shadab Khan (C), Haider Ali, Mark Chapman, Imad Wasim, Faheem Ashraf, Chris Green, Richard Gleeson, Mohammad Hasnain
Rawalpindi:
Mohammad Rizwan (C/WK), Shahzaib Khan, Yasir Khan, Daryl Mitchell, Sam Billings (WK), Dian Forrester, Saad Masood, Cole McConchie, Razaullah, Asif Afridi, Mohammad Amir
Pitch Report — National Stadium, Karachi
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Criterion |
Details |
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Total T20 Matches |
24 |
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Avg 1st Innings Score (Last 10) |
173 |
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Batting First Wins |
40% |
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Chasing Wins |
60% |
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Average Wickets per Match |
7 |
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Highest Score |
255 |
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Lowest Score Defended |
122 |
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Pace Support |
Strong — dominates wicket-taking |
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Spin Support |
Moderate — secondary role |
National Stadium Karachi is one of the more batting-friendly venues in PSL. The surface offers good bounce and pace, making it easy for top-order batters to play freely from ball one. Pacers get some movement with the new ball but conditions ease considerably after the powerplay. Chasing teams have won 60% of the last 10 matches at this venue — toss matters here.
If you are building your ISU vs RWP Dream11 team today, expect first innings scores in the 170–190 range and construct your team accordingly — load batting points from the top three of both sides and prioritise pace bowlers over spinners.
Karachi Weather Report
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Criterion |
Details |
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Temperature |
32–34°C at match time |
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Conditions |
Clear skies, sunny |
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Rain Risk |
None |
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Humidity |
Moderate |
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Dew |
Not a concern — afternoon match |
A 3:00 PM IST afternoon match means zero dew concern and consistent conditions across both innings. Ideal for a full uninterrupted game. No weather factor to consider for fantasy team selection.
Expert Tips for ISU vs RWP Match
- Shadab Khan is your all-format anchor — 9 wickets at economy 6.94 plus 104 runs at SR 173 this season. He bowls four full overs every game, bats at number four, and wins matches in both departments simultaneously. Captain him in small leagues without hesitation.
- Gleeson over Amir for value — Gleeson’s economy of 5.88 is the best among pace bowlers in PSL 2026 and he is consistently underowned. Amir takes more wickets but Gleeson’s fantasy floor is higher and he is the safer differential in grand leagues.
- Avoid Rizwan completely — 107 runs in 7 matches at SR 116 on a flat Karachi pitch is unplayable for fantasy. His value as an opener is neutralised by his inability to accelerate — pick Billings or Yasir Khan from Rawalpindi instead.
- Conway is your GL captain differentiator — 207 runs at 51.75 average including a 59* at this venue, opening the batting on a surface that averages 173 first innings. His ceiling on a full innings at Karachi is the highest in this match outside of Shadab.
- Saad Masood is the best GL punt from RWP — 95 runs in just 3 matches at SR 190.00. If confirmed in the XI, his explosive batting at the death makes him the single highest-upside low-ownership pick in this entire contest.
- Avoid Imad Wasim and Mohammad Hasnain — Imad has managed just 10 runs in 2 batting innings and his bowling economy of 7.73 offers limited upside on a flat surface. Hasnain has just 1 wicket in 1 game this season — neither offers reliable fantasy returns.
ISU vs RWP Dream11 Prediction
ISU hold the fantasy edge in this match from nearly every angle. Shadab Khan, Sameer Minhas, Devon Conway, and Richard Gleeson are the four core picks around whom both small league and grand league teams should be built. On the Rawalpindi side, Mohammad Amir and Yasir Khan are the two genuine must-considers — the rest of their lineup is too inconsistent in current form to trust at scale.
The Karachi surface means big individual scores happen regularly — Sameer Minhas has already posted three fifties this season and Conway’s 59* at this venue shows he is comfortable here. Back ISU’s batting core heavily in small leagues and use Conway as the GL captain for maximum ceiling.ISU vs RWP Dream11 prediction: Load ISU’s core match-winners in small leagues. Use Conway as GL captain for the highest batting ceiling in this fixture.
Prediction: Islamabad United to win.