Islamabad United vs Peshawar Zalmi, PSLT20, Today Match Prediction

ISU vs PSZ Match Prediction & Analysis

We are in the second round of Pakistan Super League 2025. Islamabad United will look to strengthen their position on the points table as they face Peshawar Zalmi in the 5th game. Islamabad United defeated Lahore Qalandars in a one-sided game, and the players will be confident heading into this contest. Peshawar Zalmi must overcome their loss against the Quetta Gladiators in the last game and earn their first points this season. 

Peshawar Zalmi will be under pressure in this contest. It was an unimpressive show from their batters and bowlers in the last game. The team hopes for a strong comeback in this contest after losing twice against Islamabad United last season. Islamabad United has a strong batting lineup and enter this game with a big win. Peshawar Zalmi must play out of their skins, and it remains to be seen if they are up to the task.

RECENT PERFORMANCE

ISU

W W W W W

ISU

143/2 in 17.4 8.09

PSLT20

Islamabad United beat Lahore Qalandars by 8 wickets 11 Apr 2025

LHQ

139/10 in 19.2 7.19

MS

159/9 in 20.0 7.95

PSLT20

Islamabad United beat Multan Sultans by 2 wickets 18 Mar 2024

ISU

163/8 in 20.0 8.15

PSZ

185/5 in 20.0 9.25

PSLT20

Islamabad United beat Peshawar Zalmi by 5 wickets 16 Mar 2024

ISU

189/5 in 19.0 9.95

ISU

174/9 in 20.0 8.7

PSLT20

Islamabad United beat Quetta Gladiators by 39 runs 15 Mar 2024

QTG

135/10 in 18.4 7.23

ISU

232/7 in 20.0 11.6

PSLT20

Islamabad United beat Multan Sultans by 3 wickets 10 Mar 2024

MS

228/4 in 20.0 11.4

PSZ

L L W W W

PSZ

185/5 in 20.0 9.25

PSLT20

Islamabad United beat Peshawar Zalmi by 5 wickets 16 Mar 2024

ISU

189/5 in 19.0 9.95

MS

147/3 in 18.3 7.95

PSLT20

Multan Sultans beat Peshawar Zalmi by 7 wickets 14 Mar 2024

PSZ

146/7 in 20.0 7.3

KRK

145/5 in 20.0 7.25

PSLT20

Peshawar Zalmi won by 2 runs 11 Mar 2024

PSZ

147/6 in 20.0 7.35

PSZ

196/8 in 20.0 9.8

PSLT20

Peshawar Zalmi beat Quetta Gladiators by 76 runs 08 Mar 2024

QTG

120/10 in 17.5 6.73

MS

200/5 in 20.0 10

PSLT20

Peshawar Zalmi beat Multan Sultans by 4 runs 05 Mar 2024

PSZ

204/5 in 20.0 10.2

HEAD TO HEAD

TEAMS PREVIEW

Islamabad United Preview

Shadab Khan's team has made a confident start in the tournament with an 8-wicket win against the Lahore Qalandars. The bowling attack did well in restricting the opponents to a low total, and the batsmen chased the total clinically. Khan wants his players to build on the momentum and win the second game to keep the pole position on the points table. 

The team will expect a good start in the game from Sahibzada Farhan and Andries Gous. Colin Munro will be confident after his match-winning knock in the last game and look to add runs in the middle order with Azam Khan and Salman Agha. The side had depth in the batting lineup and expects runs from Shadab Khan, Jason Holder, and Imad Wasim. 

Naseem Shah and Riley Meredith bowled well with the new ball against the Qalandars, and the team expects early breakthroughs from the pair. Jason Holder will be confident after his four-wicket spell in the last game and must do well in the middle overs with Imad Wasim. Shadab Khan and Muhammad Shahzad.

IU Over/Under Betting Tips

Islamabad United Predicted Playing XI:

Shadab Khan (c), Andries Gous, Sahibzada Farhan, Colin Munro, Salman Agha, Azam Khan (wk), Jason Holder, Imad Wasim, Muhammad Shahzad, Naseem Shah, Riley Meredith

Islamabad United Actual Playing XI:

Colin Munro, Agha Salman, Imad Wasim, Shadab Khan, Jason Holder, Azam Khan, Andries Gous, Naseem Shah, Ben Dwarshuis, Saad Masood, Sahibzada Farhan

Peshawar Zalmi Preview

Babar Azam and his men suffered a crushing defeat in their first game. They bowled poorly against the Quetta Gladiators in the last game, losing by 80 runs. The Peshawar Zalmi skipper will also be worried about the form of his batsmen. They are up against one of the strongest teams in the tournament and need to get their acts right to win and earn their first points this season. 

Babar Azam didn't score runs in the last game, and the team expects him to deliver a strong start with Saim Ayub. The middle order didn't click in the last game, and the team needs runs from Tom Kohler-Core, Mohammad Haris, and Hussain Talat. The lower middle order is strong, and the team expects a good show from Max Bryant, Mitchell Owen, and Alzarri Joseph in this game. 

The team expects early wickets from Saim Ayub and Mohammad Ali as the Islamabad United come here in hot form. Alzarri Joseph struggled in the last game, and he must do well in the middle overs with Ali Raza to put the team in a strong position. Sufiyan Muqeem and Hussain Talat must keep the scoring rate under check for the team to win this game.

PZ Over/Under Betting Tips

Peshawar Zalmi Predicted Playing XI:

Babar Azam (c), Saim Ayub, Mohammad Haris (wk), Tom Kohler-Core, Hussain Talat, Max Bryant, Mitchell Owen, Alzarri Joseph, Sufiyan Muqeem, Mohammad Ali, Ali Raza

Peshawar Zalmi Actual Playing XI:

Babar Azam, Saim Ayub, Hussain Talat, Tom Kohler Core, Mohammad Haris, Sufiyan Muqeem, Alzarri Joseph, Ali Raza , Mohammad Ali, Mitchell Owen, George Linde

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

Rawalpindi will have clear skies on April 14. We expect to see a great game of cricket where batsmen can play strokes without any fear on this surface. There is little on this track for the bowlers. The average first-innings score is 158 runs, and the side batting first will need 200 runs on the board to feel safe.

ISU vs PSZ Pitch Report

Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium has a flat track and a fast outfield. It is a tough venue for the fast bowlers as the wicket doesn't aid them. Batsmen can score runs easily on this surface and play on the up. Spinners get good rewards from the surface as the ball grips the surface and turns sharply.

Toss: To Bowl

We have had high-scoring contests at this venue. The wicket is good to bat on, making run chases easy. Neither side would look to take the risk of defending a total. The side that wins the toss would look to bowl first.