Defending champions Islamabad United will take on Peshawar Zalmi today at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in an exciting Pakistan Super League (PSL) match. Islamabad United have started this season strongly, beating Lahore Qalandars by 8 wickets. On the other hand, Peshawar Zalmi had a poor start, suffering a huge defeat by 80 runs against Quetta Gladiators.
Islamabad United, led by Shadab Khan, will aim to continue their winning momentum and add two more points to their tally. Meanwhile, Peshawar Zalmi, captained by Babar Azam, will be looking for their first win of the season, and with that, a chance to open their account in the points table.
Head-to-Head Record
So far in PSL history, Islamabad United and Peshawar Zalmi have faced each other 15 times. Both teams have won 12 matches each, making the head-to-head record equal. at the same time, one game had no result because of rain. The winner of today’s match will take the lead in their rivalry.
Last time both teams met in the Eliminator of the previous edition, where Islamabad United defeated Peshawar Zalmi by 5 wickets and knocked them out of the tournament.
Both teams have strong, balanced squads filled with international stars, making today’s PSL clash more thrilling. For Islamabad United, Colin Munro, Shadab Khan, and Jason Holder have impressed. Meanwhile, for Peshawar Zalmi, Saim Ayub showed good form. All eyes will be on skipper Babar Azam, who got out for a duck in the first match.
Islamabad United vs Peshawar Zalmi, Full Squads
Islamabad United Full Squad: Shadab Khan (C), Colin Munro, Agha Salman, Jason Holder, Azam Khan (wk), Haider Ali, Imad Wasim, Naseem Shah, Riley Meredith, Sahibzada Farhan, AGS Gous, Mohammad Nawaz, MW Short, Rassie van der Dussen, Saad Masood, Hunain Shah, Rumman Raees, Ben Dwarshuis, Salman Irshad, Muhammad Shehzad
Peshawar Zalmi Full Squad: Babar Azam (C), Saim Ayub, Mohammad Haris (wk), Max Bryant, Hussain Talat, Alzarri Joseph, Mohammad Ali, Sufyan Moqim, Ali Raza, Mitchell Owen, T Kohler-Cadmore, Najibullah Zadran, Abdul Samad, Maaz Sadaqat, Nahid Rana, Mehran Mumtaz, Arif Yaqoob, Ahmed Daniyal, GF Linde, L Wood, Ihsanullah
