Peshawar Zalmi. (Photo Source: ASIF HASSAN/AFP via Getty Images)
Match 12 of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2023 features a fiery clash between Peshawar Zalmi and Islamabad United. Both teams will face each other at the National Bank Cricket Arena on Thursday, February 23.
Peshawar Zalmi are coming off a victory against Quetta Gladiators. Thanks to the knock of James Neesham and the impressive bowling of Usman Qadir, Zalmi managed to register a comfortable victory against Gladiators. They currently sit in third place in the PSL standings with four points from three games.
Islamabad United, on the other hand, will be coming off a loss against table-toppers Multan Sultans. In the two matches that they have played this season, Islamabad United won the first game against Karachi Kings but lost the second one. United will be looking to grab their second victory of the season as they face a rather tough opponent in Peshawar Zalmi.
PES vs ISL Match Details
Peshawar Zalmi vs Islamabad United, Match 12, PSL 2023
Venue: National Bank Cricket Arena, Karachi
Date & Time: February 23, 07:30 PM IST
Telecast & Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network and SonyLIV app/website.
Pitch Report
The pitch at the National Stadium in Karachi has been excellent for the batters. The team winning the toss should definitely look to bat first if they want an edge over the opposition right from the start of the match.
PES vs ISL Probable Playing XI
Peshawar Zalmi:
Babar Azam (c), Saim Ayub, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Mohammad Haris, James Neesham, Sherfane Rutherford, Salman Irshad, Usman Qadir, Wahab Riaz, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Arshad Iqbal
Islamabad United:
Paul Stirling, Hassan Nawaz, Colin Munro, Rassie van der Dussen, Azam Khan (wk), Shadab Khan (c), Faheem Ashraf, Tom Curran, Abrar Ahmed, Rumman Raees, Mohammad Wasim Jr
PES vs ISL Probable Best Performers
Probable best batter
James Neesham
Neesham has had a huge impact on Peshawar Zalmi, and they will be looking to depend on him once again when they take on Islamabad United. He looked in good touch in the previous game and will be looking to continue the same form.
Probable best bowler
Usman Qadir
Qadir has also been a key player for Peshawar Zalmi in this year’s PSL, and with his excellent bowling figures, he could propel Zalmi into the playoffs of the tournament. He would be the bowler to watch out for.
Today’s Match Prediction: Peshawar Zalmi to win the match