Peshawar would be facing tough competition here against Islamabad.
Preview
ISL vs PES will take on each other in the 20th match of the Pakistan Super League 2024 at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi on March 4. Islamabad United have won two of their six games so far and are presently fourth in the table while Peshawar Zalmi has won three of their six games and is ranked third.
Islamabad United had played against Quetta Gladiators in their last encounter which was held at the same venue but the match had to be called off due to persistent rain. The match was abandoned without a ball being bowled.
Peshawar Zalmi had played against Lahore Qalandars in their previous match which was held at the same venue but had to be called off due to persistent rain. The match was abandoned without a ball being bowled.
Both these teams seem to be in almost a similar form and the contest between these two teams would be an interesting one to witness.
Match Information
Islamabad United vs Peshawar Zalmi, 20th Match
Pakistan Super League, 4 Mar 2024, Mon, 7:30 PM IST ,Rawalpindi
Probable PlayingXI
Islamabad United
C Munro, AD Hales, Agha Salman, IM Wasim, SH Khan(C), Faheem Ashraf, Azam Khan, Jordan Cox, Naseem Shah, Rumman Raees, Hunain Shah
Bench: Haider Ali, Shamyl Hussain, Waseem Muhammad, Qasim Akram, Shahab Khan, TS Mills, OC McCoy, Matthew Forde, U Shah, MJ Guptill
Peshawar Zalmi
Saim Ayub, Babar Azam(C), Rovman Powell, Asif Ali, PI Walter, A Yaqoob, Salman Irshad, Mohammad Haris, Haseebullah Khan, L Wood, Naveen-ul-Haq
Bench: Khurram Shahzad, T Kohler-Cadmore, Dan Mousley, L Ngidi, A Jamal, AAP Atkinson, Noor Ahmad, Shamar Joseph, Mohammad Zeeshan, Waqar Salamkheil, Mehran Mumtaz, U Afridi, Aimal Khan, Sufyan Moqim, Arshad Iqbal, Hussain Talat
Injury News
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Weather Report: Clear Sky
Win Prediction: Peshawar Zalmi
Pitch Condition: Batting
Avg 1st Inning Score: 211
Pitch Report
Captains: 9
Babar Azam PES | bat
Babar has been the leading run-scorer of the tournament with as many as 330 runs to his name already. He should be the captain you are looking for.
Shadab Khan ISL | all
Shadab has been leading his side from the front with his performances on both fronts. He has amassed 103 runs and six wickets playing five games.
Agha Salman ISL | bat
Salman has looked in great touch scoring 188 runs in five matches while scalping two wickets too. He can be a good choice for leadership roles in your team.
Saim Ayub PES | BAT
Saim has looked good so far and has been scoring runs consistently. He has smashed 175 runs at a strike rate of 153.51 in five matches.
Colin Munro ISL | BAT
Colin has been in good form amassing 186 runs at a strike rate of 127.40 in five matches so far. This is inclusive of two half-centuries as well.
Luke Wood PES | BOWL
Wood has bowled well to scalp seven wickets at an economy of 7.82 in five matches. He has been handy with the bat too scoring 25 runs down the order.
Rovman Powell PES | bat
Powell is run away match-winner who can turn the tides of the game on his own. He has smashed 133 runs at a strike rate of 182.19 in five games.
Arif Yaqoob PES | all
Yaqoob has been sensational in the tournament so far. He has played just three matches but with an economy of 8.27, he has already scalped eight wickets.
Salman Irshad PES | all
Salman has been scalping wickets regularly and has seven wickets to his name in five matches. He can be a good budget choice for your team.
Avoid Player Message: 8
Tom Kohler-Cadmore: PES | WK
Waqar Salamkheil: PES | BOWL
DISCLAIMER
This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.