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Gleeson Strikes Early: Rawalpindiiz Batting Woes Continue
4 Apr
Summary
- Richard Gleeson dismissed Yasir Khan early in the innings.
- Islamabad United won the toss and chose to bowl first.
- Rawalpindiiz faces concerns over death bowling and player injuries.
In a crucial Pakistan Super League 2026 encounter, Rawalpindiiz is facing early pressure against Islamabad United. Richard Gleeson provided an immediate breakthrough, dismissing opener Yasir Khan in the initial stages of the match. This early setback places the onus on Kamran Ghulam and Mohammad Rizwan to stabilize Rawalpindiiz's innings.
Islamabad United captain Shadab Khan opted to bowl first after winning the toss, aiming to leverage any early movement on the pitch. He indicated two changes to the squad due to player availability. Conversely, Rawalpindiiz captain Mohammad Rizwan acknowledged concerns regarding their death bowling capabilities and confirmed the absence of Naseem Shah due to injury, with Forrester stepping in.
