The action in Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 10 continues as Islamabad United prepares to face Peshawar Zalmi at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Both teams are tied with nine wins each in their head-to-head record, making this a highly anticipated matchup as each side aims to gain momentum early in the tournament.
The game is set to begin at 2:00 PM local time, with the toss at 1:30 PM. Islamabad United got off to a strong start in PSL 10 with a win in their opening match, securing second place on the points table. On the other hand, Peshawar Zalmi is under pressure after a loss in their first match, sitting at the bottom of the standings.
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United will field a strong team featuring players like Colin Munro, Shadab Khan, Jason Holder, Naseem Shah, and Azam Khan, while Zalmi, led by former captain Babar Azam, will rely on talents like Saim Ayub, Mohammad Haris, and overseas players Tom Kohler-Cadmore and Alzarri Joseph to secure a crucial win.
PSL Live Streaming:
The match will be broadcast live on A Sports and PTV Sports, with commentary in both English and Urdu. Mobile viewers can catch the live action on Tapmad, Tamasha, Daraz, Myco, and Begin.
Pindi Stadium Pitch & Weather Report:
Rawalpindi’s pitch is expected to offer a good batting surface with true bounce and a fast outfield, making it a perfect setting for a high-scoring match. Pacers may find some early movement, while spinners are likely to adopt a defensive approach. Clear skies and pleasant temperatures will provide ideal cricketing conditions.
Zalmi vs United Head-to-Head:
In their 18 encounters, both Islamabad United and Peshawar Zalmi have won 9 matches each, making this match a key decider in their ongoing rivalry. Historically, Islamabad has been more successful when batting first, while Zalmi has been stronger in chasing targets.
Squads:
Peshawar Zalmi:
Saim Ayub, Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Haris (w), Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Hussain Talat, Max Bryant, Mitchell Owen, Alzarri Joseph, Sufiyan Muqeem, Mohammad Ali, Ali Raza, Arif Yaqoob, Abdul Samad, Nahid Rana, Mehran Mumtaz, Maaz Sadaqat, Ahmed Daniyal, George Linde, Najibullah Zadran, Luke Wood
Islamabad United:
Sahibzada Farhan, Andries Gous, Colin Munro, Salman Agha, Azam Khan (w), Shadab Khan (c), Jason Holder, Imad Wasim, Muhammad Shahzad, Naseem Shah, Riley Meredith, Mohammad Nawaz, Matthew Short, Rassie van der Dussen, Ben Dwarshuis, Rumman Raees, Salman Irshad, Haider Ali, Saad Masood, Hunain Shah
