LAHORE (Dunya News) – Heavy rain and strong winds brought an abrupt halt to proceedings in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 11, as the highly anticipated clash between Islamabad United and Peshawar Zalmi was abandoned at Gaddafi Stadium without a single delivery being bowled on Tuesday.
The seventh match of the tournament, scheduled to take place in Lahore, fell victim to adverse weather conditions after a spell of heavy rain coupled with gusty winds swept across the city. The outfield was left heavily waterlogged, making it impossible for ground staff to prepare a safe playing surface within the allotted time.
Match officials conducted multiple inspections throughout the evening in an attempt to salvage the fixture. However, persistent wet conditions and standing water on the field ultimately led to the decision to call off the game. Even the toss could not take place, underlining the severity of the disruption caused by the weather.
The abandonment marks one of the early setbacks in the ongoing PSL 11 season, which has otherwise seen competitive fixtures and strong fan engagement. Lahore’s unpredictable weather, particularly during transitional seasons, has historically impacted cricket matches, and this encounter proved no exception.
Fans who had gathered at the stadium were left disappointed as the weather showed little sign of improvement. The anticipation surrounding the contest had been building, especially given both teams’ contrasting starts to the tournament.
Points shared
As per tournament rules, both teams were awarded one point each following the abandonment. The result has had a noticeable impact on the points table.
Peshawar Zalmi moved up to second place in the standings with a total of three points, reflecting a steady start to their campaign. The side has shown consistency in their early matches, and the additional point further strengthens their position among the top contenders.
In contrast, Islamabad United, still searching for momentum, remain in sixth place with just one point from two matches. The washout denied them an opportunity to register their first win of the season and build early confidence. With several fixtures still to be played in Lahore and other venues, organisers may continue to monitor conditions closely to minimise further disruptions. The focus now shifts to upcoming matches, where both teams will be eager to regain competitive rhythm.
Squads
Islamabad United: Shadab Khan ©, Salman Irshad, Andries Gous, Devon Conway, Faheem Ashraf, Mehran Mumtaz, Mark Chapman, Nisar Ahmed, Mir Hamza Sajjad, Sameen Gul, Sameer Minhas, Imad Wasim, Richard Gleeson, Haider Ali, Mohammad Hasnain, Dipendra Singh Airee, Mohammad Faiq, Mohsin Riaz, Chris Green, Mohammad Salman Mirza.
Peshawar Zalmi: Babar Azam ©, Sufiyan Muqeem, Abdul Samad, Ali Raza, Aaron Hardie, Aamir Jamal, Khurram Shahzad, Mohammad Haris, Khalid Usman, Abdul Subhan, Tanzid Hasan, Michael Bracewell, Kusal Mendis, Iftikhar Ahmed, Nahid Rana, Kashif Ali, Shahnawaz Dahani, Farhan Yousuf, Brian Bennett, Mohammad Basit, Shoriful Islam.