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Peshawar Zalmi vs Islamabad United, PSLT20, Today Match Prediction 02 May 2025
PSZ vs ISU Win Probability
Toss Winner - Islamabad United won the toss and choose to bat first
Peshawar Zalmi won by 6 wickets
A struggling Peshawar Zalmi face the table-toppers
- Peshawar Zalmi have won 2 of their 6 matches so far
- Islamabad United suffered their first loss after 5 consecutive wins
- Peshawar Zalmi’s batting has been very inconsistent
Islamabad United to win
| Tournament: | Pakistan Super League, 2025 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore Cantt, Pakistan |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bat |
| Weather: | 28.4°C|Partly cloudy |
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PSZ vs ISU Match Prediction & Analysis
Peshawar Zalmi will take on the mighty United at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. After a 7-wicket win over Qalandars in their first match of the Lahore leg of PSL 2025, PSZ suffered a 64-run loss in their next game.
The batting has been most inconsistent, and it will be a huge concern for PSZ coming into this match. While Islamabad United’s winning run ended with a loss in the last game while chasing 210 runs, they’ve got a much stronger overall side in comparison and can be expected to bounce back.
Opening batsman Saim Ayub’s poor run of form, coupled with Babar Azam’s poor strike rates, has created some issues in the top order for Peshawar Zalmi. They have a solid middle-order, and the skipper will be hoping for a game-changing knock from his players in the middle.
ISU pack a strong bowling attack with the likes of Naseem Shah, Shadab Khan, and Imad Wasim. They will pose a tough challenge to the inconsistent batters of PSZ.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
PSZ
L
W
L
W
L
PSZ
178/7 in 20.0 8.9
114/10 in 15.2 7.43
227/7 in 20.0 11.35
107/10 in 15.5 6.76
243/5 in 20.0 12.15
141/10 in 18.2 7.69
ISU
L
W
W
W
W
ISU
209/6 in 20.0 10.45
121/10 in 16.5 7.19
168/5 in 20.0 8.4
171/3 in 17.1 9.96
128/7 in 20.0 6.4
129/4 in 17.1 7.51
243/5 in 20.0 12.15
141/10 in 18.2 7.69
HEAD TO HEAD
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TEAMS PREVIEW
Peshawar Zalmi Preview
Peshawar Zalmi need to find consistency in their performances if they are to see any significant improvement in their rankings. Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Mohammad Haris, and Hussain Talat will be the key batters to watch out for in the middle order.
Kohler-Cadmore, known for his big-hitting abilities, failed to score double digits in his last 3 innings. Hussain Talat has looked promising with some quality performances in recent games at number 5.
However, the poor run of form of the top 3 batters leaves a lot to be expected from the middle-order. Haris and Talat can be effective when the top 3 deliver a good start.
Babar Azam needs to play a bigger knock, even if it comes at a snail’s pace. He can play an anchoring innings and lay a foundation for the likes of Talat and later, Abdul Samad and Mitchell Owen to build on.
There is great help for the bowlers on this wicket. If PSZ can score 175 or more, they can back themselves to restrict the opposition and secure another win.
Alzarri Joseph and Luke Wood are the key in-form bowlers for Peshawar Zalmi. These two are a great choice for the team's top bowler in this match. Leg-break bowler Aarif Yaqoob was quite impressive before being replaced in the last game.
Peshawar Zalmi Predicted Playing XI:
Saim Ayub, Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Haris (wk), Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Hussain Talat, Abdul Samad, Mitchell Owen, Luke Wood, Alzarri Joseph, Aarif Yaqoob, Ali Raza
Peshawar Zalmi Key Players From Previous Game Of Pakistan Super League, 2025
Peshawar Zalmi Actual Playing XI:
Babar Azam, Saim Ayub, Max Bryant, Hussain Talat, Maaz Sadaqat, Mohammad Haris, Ahmed Daniyal, Alzarri Joseph, Mohammad Ali, Mitchell Owen, Luke Wood
Islamabad United Preview
Islamabad United were handed their first defeat of the season in their last match. After some brilliant batting performances in previous outings, ISU suffered a batting collapse while chasing a 210-run target against the Qalandars in Lahore.
The opener and player of the match from the previous game, Andries Gous, got off to a good start with his 41 off 27 balls innings. Salman Agha and Gous added 69 runs for the 2nd wicket after Sahibzada Farhan was out cheaply.
However, no one in the middle and lower middle order stepped up to contribute to the run chase, and ISU were bowled out for 121 runs in the 17th over. Skipper Shadab Khan will be hoping for a quick turnaround after such a big defeat.
He’s got a strong overall side with quality bowlers. Naseem Shah will be expected to deliver early wickets and also bowl tight overs at the death. Ben Dwarshuis was expensive, along with Jason Holder in the last game.
However, Holder has plenty of experience and can turn things around quickly. He’s been quite consistent with wickets for Islamabad United and will be one to watch out for.
Shadab Khan and Imad Wasim are the real threat to PSZ. These two are among the most successful and consistent spinners in PSL. Khan is also a key batter in the lower order and can add quick runs at the death.
Islamabad United Predicted Playing XI:
Sahibzada Farhan, Andries Gous, Salman Agha, Azam Khan (wk), Haider Ali, Shadab Khan (c), Jason Holder, Imad Wasim, Ben Dwarshuis, Naseem Shah, Hunaih Shah
Islamabad United Key Players From Previous Game Of Pakistan Super League, 2025
Islamabad United Actual Playing XI:
Colin Munro, Agha Salman, Imad Wasim, Shadab Khan, Azam Khan, Naseem Shah, Ben Dwarshuis, Riley Meredith, Saad Masood, Sahibzada Farhan, Kyle Mayers
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
It will be partly cloudy in Lahore with a high of 33 degrees Celsius. There aren’t any signs of rain as such but even in the case of some light rain, we expect to have cricketing action, without any major loss of overs.
PSZ vs ISU Pitch Report
Pitch Condition
BattingBatting Conditions
High ScoringPace Bowling
Pace BounceSpin Bowling
Average Turn
It is a well-balanced wicket where teams have crossed the 200-run mark and also bowled out the opposition for under 150 runs. There is plenty of help for everyone on this pitch. The average 1st innings score in the last 5 PSL matches on this ground is 173 runs. There was one instance of the team batting first being bowled out for 100 runs recently.
Toss: To Bat
Teams batting first have won 3 of the 6 PSL matches played at this venue so far. There doesn’t seem to be any clear advantage to either batting or bowling first. However, considering the teams' strengths, we reckon having runs on the board will be a better strategy in this contest.
PSZ vs ISU
Winning Prediction
Both teams pack a solid overall side with many match-winners in both departments. However, Peshawar’s inconsistency is their biggest weakness at the moment. Islamabad United, with their batting depth and bowling strength, will find an edge going into this match and start as favorites in our match prediction.
Islamabad United to win
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