Peshawar Zalmi vs Islamabad United*, PSL T20 2023, Today Match Prediction 16 March 2023

psz vs isu Match Prediction & Analysis

PSL 2023 is coming to the business end with only play-offs matches remaining. Islamabad United and Peshawar Zalmi finished third and fourth respectively and are all set to face off in the eliminator match. Islamabad United had a brilliant start to the tournament but suffered two back to back losses in the last 2 league games and are looking for momentum in this crucial match. Peshawar Zalmi had a roller coaster ride and a win in their last game sealed their spot in the play offs.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Peshawar Zalmi Preview

Peshawar Zalmi has been led by Babar Azam with the bat scoring 416 runs with one century and 4 fifties so far. Tom Kohlmore (309 runs at 172 SR), Rovman Powell (189 runs at 170 SR), Mohammad Haris (231 runs at 198 SR), and Saim Ayub (309 runs at 168 SR) have been aggressive in the middle order and helped their post good scores.

Bowling has been their Achilles heel this season as they are struggling for consistency. Wahab Riaz is their leading wicket taker with 9 wickets. Khurram Shahzad, Aamer Jamel, Sufiyan Muqeem, and James Neesham have been amongst the wickets. Mujeeb Ur Rehman will be their Trump Card in the bowling line up.

Key players: Tom Kohlmore, James Neesham, Khurram Shahzad

Peshawar Zalmi Predicted Playing XI:

Babar Azam, Tom Kohlmore, Rovman Powell, Mohammad Haris, Saim Ayub, Khurram Shahzad, Aamer Jamel, Sufiyan Muqeem, James Neesham, Mujeeb Ur Rehman, Salman Irshad

Peshawar Zalmi Actual Playing XI:

Alex Hales, Hasan Ali, Faheem Ashraf, Colin Munro, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Azam Khan, Shadab Khan, Mubasir Khan, Sohaib Maqsood, Rahmanullah Gurbaz

Islamabad United* Preview

Islamabad United batters have been struggling in the last 2 matches. Azam Khan (280 runs) and Faheem Ashraf (294 runs) have been their top run scorers and they have scored at a strike rate of 150+. Asif Ali, Shadab Khan, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, and Alex Hales have played some good cameos and will need to make a big score in this match.

They have a strong pace quartet with the likes of Hasan Ali (12 wickets), Fazalhaq Farooqi (10 wickets), Faheem Ashraf (7 wickets), and Mohammad Wasim (7 wickets) amongst the wickets column consistently. Spinners Shadab Khan and Abrar Ahmed have been playing their part superbly in the middle overs.

Key players: Shadab Khan, Azam Khan, Faheem Ashraf

Islamabad United* Predicted Playing XI:

Azam Khan, Faheem Ashraf, Asif Ali, Shadab Khan, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Alex Hales, Hasan Ali, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Mohammad Wasim, Abrar Ahmed, Colin Munro

Islamabad United* Actual Playing XI:

Babar Azam, Tom Kohler Cadmore, Saim Ayub, Salman Irshad, Mohammad Haris, Haseebullah Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Aamer Jamal, Wahab Riaz, Azmatullah Omarzai, James Neesham

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

Lahore is a belter of track where a lot of runs were scored by both teams. We expect another run fear in this match and bowlers will have tough time restricting the batters. We expect humid conditions with weather interruptions in the match.

Venue Details

Lahore will have a good outfield and dew might settle down in the latter parts of the match making life difficult for the bowlers to grip the ball effectively. We expect 180+ runs in this match too.

Toss: To Bowl

Chasing is the best option on this pitch as no score can be deemed safe and bowlers will find it hard to bowl with the dew in the second innings.