Islamabad United Schedule 2026 – IU Match Fixture for PSL Season 11
Islamabad United will play their first match of PSL 11 against defending champions Lahore Qalandars on March 26, 2026, with the match starting at 8:00 PM.
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Islamabad United Team Schedule 2026
In PSL 10, Islamabad United also played their last match against Lahore Qalandars, where while chasing a target of 203 runs, Islamabad United were bowled out for 107 runs, and Lahore secured a comprehensive victory. The complete schedule of Islamabad United’s matches in PSL 11 is given below.
| Date | Match | Opponent Team | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 11 | Match 5 | Lahore Qalandars | Rawalpindi | Night |
| April 14 | Match 08 | Peshawar Zalmi | Rawalpindi | Night |
| April 16 | Match 12 | Multan Sultans | Rawalpindi | Night |
| April 20 | Match 14 | Karachi Kings | Karachi | Night |
| April 23 | Match 17 | Multan Sultans | Multan | Night |
| April 27 | Match 20 | Peshawar Zalmi | Lahore | Night |
| May 03 | Match 23 | Quetta Gladiators | Lahore | Day |
| May 05 | Match 24 | Lahore Qalandars | Lahore | Night |
| May 07 | Match 27 | Quetta Gladiators | Multan | Night |
| May 19 | Match 29 | Karachi Kings | Rawalpindi | Night |
In the first round of PSL 11 schedule, Islamabad United are scheduled to play 10 matches, and they will need to secure at least five victories in order to qualify for the next stage.
At the beginning of the PSL, Islamabad United were considered favorites by many, as the franchise had some of the biggest names in cricket, performing strongly under their guidance. One of the most prominent figures associated with Islamabad United is Misbah-ul-Haq.
By 2024, Islamabad United were the only team to have won the PSL title three times. However, in 2025, Lahore Qalandars also lifted their third title, matching Islamabad United’s record.
So far in PSL history, Islamabad United’s highest score stands at 247 runs, while their lowest score is 82 runs which also remains the lowest team total in the entire history of the tournament.
Matches played in Rawalpindi Stadium
As we know, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium is not only one of the biggest stadiums in Pakistan but also holds major importance in PSL 11 because it will host more than half of the group stage matches. Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium is considered the home ground of Islamabad United, where the team will play five of their group stage matches.
| Date | Against | Time |
|---|---|---|
| April 11 | Islamabad United vs Lahore Qalandars | 08:00 PM |
| April 14 | Peshawar Zalmi vs Islamabad United | 08:00 PM |
| April 16 | Multan Sultans vs Islamabad United | 08:00 PM |
| May 07 | Islamabad United vs Quetta Gladiators | 08:00 PM |
| May 19 | Islamabad United vs Karachi Kings | 08:00 PM |
Islamabad United played their last PSL match on April 20 against Karachi Kings, where Islamabad secured a six wicket victory.
Shadab Khan has been a successful captain for Islamabad United so far, and once again, expectations are high for him to lead the side effectively in this season.
The complete schedule of Islamabad United’s home ground matches, including timings and opponents, is given below.
Conclusion
The team that won the very first edition of the Pakistan Super League, now led by Shadab Khan, will begin its PSL 11 campaign on April 11. Fans are eager to see how Islamabad United performs between March 26 and May 03, when they will play their 10 group stage matches.
Expectations are high that the team will qualify for the next round. Supporters are once again hopeful that Islamabad United can secure their fourth PSL title and create new history.
Until last season, Islamabad was the only team with three PSL titles, but now Lahore Qalandars have also matched this achievement with three trophies, making the rivalry even more exciting.
FAQ’s
As always, Islamabad United will play 10 group-stage matches in PSL 11.
Shadab Khan will continue to lead Islamabad United in PSL 11.
Ali Naqvi is the CEO of Islamabad United.
In PSL history, Islamabad United has lifted the trophy three times.
IU team play their 1st PSL match on 27, March.
