Islamabad United will seek to continue its winning streak and play against Peshawar Zalmi in the ongoing Pakistan Super League season. The two sides will face each other on Monday at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.

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Peshawar Zalmi and Islamabad United will clash in the fifth PSL 2025 match. The game will be played on April 14 at 8:00 PM (PST) at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi.

Peshawar lost to Quetta convincingly by 80 runs and will now be hoping for their inaugural win in the tournament. Islamabad, on the other hand, won over Lahore by eight wickets with their great bowling display. They could be favourites for their next game against Peshawar.

Both sides have some of the world's best players. While PES has players such as Babar Azam, Saim Ayub, Alzarri Joseph, and others, Islamabad has Naseem Shah, Shadab Khan, Imad Wasim, Colin Munro and others. Look for a hard-fought battle between bat and ball that will lead to a close outcome.

Match Preview

Islamabad United

Shadab Khan's side began the tournament in confident style with an 8-wicket victory over the Lahore Qalandars. The bowling unit was able to keep the opponents under a low score, and the batsmen fought their way to the total in a composed manner. Khan is hoping that his players carry forward the momentum and win the second game as well in order to stay ahead in the points tally.

The side looks forward to a good beginning by Sahibzada Farhan and Andries Gous. Colin Munro will be in high spirits after his match-winning score in the previous game and will hope to score runs with Azam Khan and Salman Agha in the middle order. The side had a solid batting order and hopes for runs from Shadab Khan, Jason Holder, and Imad Wasim.

Naseem Shah and Riley Meredith were impressive with the new ball against the Qalandars, and the team is looking for early breakthroughs from both of them. Jason Holder would be confident after his four-wicket haul in the previous game and would have to fire in the middle overs along with Imad Wasim, Shadab Khan and Muhammad Shahzad.

Peshawar Zalmi

Babar Azam and his side got thrashed in their initial match. They bowled badly in their last game against Quetta Gladiators and lost by 80 runs. The Peshawar Zalmi skipper is also worried about the batting of his players. They are playing one of the tournament's best-performing teams and will have to play hard to win and earn their first points of the season.

Babar Azam remained without scoring runs in the previous match, and the team hopes that Babar Azam and Saim Ayub will do well from the start. Middle order was also not impressive in the previous match, and the team requires Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Mohammad Haris, and Hussain Talat to provide runs. The lower middle order is solid, and the team is hoping that Max Bryant, Mitchell Owen, and Alzarri Joseph will deliver well in this match.

The side is looking for early wickets from Mohammad Ali and Saim Ayub, as Islamabad United are at their best. Alzarri Joseph did not perform well in the previous game and must perform well in the middle overs with Ali Raza to set the team up for a strong position. Hussain Talat and Sufiyan Muqeem must keep the scoring rate in check for the team to emerge victorious in this match.

Pitch Report

Typically, the pitch at Rawalpindi Stadium is great for batting. It’s hard and firm, providing excellent pace and bounce. There’s likely to be a nice layer of grass that might help the pacers early on. However, any loose deliveries are likely to be punished, so we can anticipate a high-scoring affair. The average first-inning score in the PSL here is around 194, and the team batting first will aim to surpass the 200-run mark.

Toss Prediction

We've seen some thrilling high-scoring matches at this venue. The pitch is quite favorable for batting, which makes chasing down totals a lot easier. Neither team is likely to want to take the risk of defending a score, so the team that wins the toss will probably choose to bowl first.

Weather Report

The weather in Rawalpindi is expected to be cloudy, which could give the bowlers a bit of an edge. The pitch has generally favored batsmen, with temperatures hovering around 30 degrees.

Head to Head 

The two teams faced each other in 24 matches and won 12 games each.

Venue Details

The Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium features a flat track and a speedy outfield, making it a challenging place for fast bowlers since the wicket doesn’t really support them. Batsmen, on the other hand, can easily rack up runs on this surface and play aggressively. Spinners, however, can find great success here as the ball tends to grip and turn sharply.

Match Prediction

Peshawar Zalmi had a tough outing in their last match, struggling both with bat and ball. Their bowling attack didn’t quite execute their plans, and they’ll definitely feel the pressure in this upcoming contest. They need to step up their bowling game, especially since their opponents boast a strong batting lineup. On the flip side, Islamabad United performed well in their last game and will enter this match as the favorites.

we are backing Islamabad United to take the win.

Betting Tips

We're betting on Islamabad United to win. They performed well in the first leg and expect them to continue their strong form. Peshawar, on the other hand, have struggled in every area and will find it difficult to bounce back against such a strong opponent. However, Zalmi has some good players who can hold their own, and it could be a close encounter.The odds of winning between IU and PZ are 55% in favor of IU.

Bet on IU.

Probable Playing XI

Islamabad United Playing XI

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

Peshawar Zalmi Playing XI

Saim Ayub, Babar Azam (C), Mohammad Haris (WK), Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Hussain Talat, Max Bryant, Mitchell Owen, Alzarri Joseph, Sufiyan Muqeem, Mohammad Ali, Ali Raza.

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Islamabad United Key Players

Colin Munro will be self-assured after his game-changing knock in the previous match and will expect to play more runs in the middle order.

Jason Holder will be self-assured after his four-wicket performance in the previous match and will be effective in the middle overs.

Shadab Khan is an excellent all-rounder and will perform equally well in both departments. He is likely to bat at no. 4 and bowl leg spin.

Peshawar Zalmi Key Players

Babar Azam was the top run scorer in the last season with 569 runs in 11 games at 56.9 average. Back him to perform well

Saim Ayub is a hard-hitting batsman at the opener and scored 345 runs in 11 games last season. He will be among top choices.

Mohammad Ali took 19 wickets in 12 games in the last season. He will be a useful budget choice for this game.