Peshawar Zalmi will look to bounce back from their opening defeat as they face Islamabad United in the fifth match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 on Monday at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Zalmi, led by Babar Azam, had a disappointing start to their campaign, suffering a crushing 80-run defeat at the hands of Quetta Gladiators in their first match.
In contrast, Islamabad United enters this game on a high note after an emphatic eight-wicket victory over Lahore Qalandars in their opening match. United will aim to build on their strong start and secure back-to-back wins.
Peshawar Zalmi struggled in their chase of 216 in the previous game, being bowled out for just 136 runs in 15.1 overs. While Saim Ayub managed to score a half-century, he lacked support from the other end, and skipper Babar Azam failed to meet expectations. Babar will be pressured to lead his team to a much-needed victory in this crucial encounter. On the other hand, Islamabad United will look to maintain its aggressive approach and capitalize on its momentum.
Head-to-Head Record
- Matches Played: 19
- Wins: Islamabad United – 9, Peshawar Zalmi – 9
Probable Playing XIs
Islamabad United: Shadab Khan (C), Colin Munro, Agha Salman, Jason Holder, Azam Khan (wk), Haider Ali, Imad Wasim, Naseem Shah, Riley Meredith, Sahibzada Farhan, AGS Gous.
Peshawar Zalmi: Babar Azam (C), Saim Ayub, Mohammad Haris (wk), Max Bryant, Hussain Talat, Alzarri Joseph, Mohammad Ali, Sufyan Moqim, Ali Raza, Mitchell Owen, Tom Kohler-Cadmore.
The match promises an exciting contest as both teams aim to strengthen their positions in PSL 2025.
