Islamabad United Opts to Bat Against Peshawar Zalmi in PSL 10 Clash

LAHORE: In the 22nd match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10, Islamabad United decided to bat first after winning the toss against Peshawar Zalmi at the Gaddafi Stadium on Friday.

Playing XIs
  • Islamabad United: Kyle Mayers, Sahibzada Farhan, Colin Munro, Salman Ali Agha, Azam Khan (WK), Shadab Khan (C), Imad Wasim, Saad Masood, Ben Dwarshuis, Naseem Shah, Riley Meredith.
  • Peshawar Zalmi: Mitchell Owen, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam (C), Mohammad Haris (WK), Hussain Talat, Max Bryant, Maaz Sadaqat, Luke Wood, Alzari Joseph, Ahmed Daniyal, Mohammad Ali.
Head-to-Head Record

The two teams have a rich history, having competed against each other 25 times since the league’s beginning. Islamabad United holds a slight edge with 13 victories, while Peshawar Zalmi has secured 12 wins.

Current Form

Peshawar Zalmi’s performance in the current season has been lackluster, managing only two wins in six matches. Despite possessing prominent players, they have struggled to maintain consistency, highlighted by a significant 64-run defeat to Quetta Gladiators.

Their batting lineup has faced challenges, surpassing the 150-run mark on only one occasion – a notable 227/7 performance against Multan Sultans.

Islamabad United had a strong start to their campaign, achieving five consecutive victories. However, their momentum was halted by a considerable loss to Lahore Qalandars. They aim to recover in tonight’s game against Zalmi.

Recent Match Results:
  • Islamabad United: L, W, W, W, W (most recent first)
  • Peshawar Zalmi: L, W, L, W, L

Currently, United holds the top position in the PSL 10 standings, while Zalmi is in fifth place.