Islamabad United will take on the Peshawar Zalmi in the 5th Match of the season on April 14. The match will be played at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi, and will begin at 8:30 PM.
The Pakistan Super League heats up. Islamabad United will look forward to the 2025 campaign after an impressive win over Lahore Qalandars in the last match. On the other side, Peshawar Zalmi enter this fixture with a point to prove after a brilliant 2024 season and will look to seek redemption after the first match defeat against Quetta Gladiators.
With both teams eager to begin their PSL 2025 journey on a winning note, this encounter could set the tone for what’s to come in the tournament. Fans can expect an electric contest filled with drama, skill, and the flair that defines PSL cricket.
ISL vs PES Match Overview
| League | Pakistan Super League 2025 |
| Match | Islamabad United vs Peshawar Zalmi, Match 5 |
| Time | 8:30 PM IST, Monday, April 14, 2025 |
| Venue | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi |
Islamabad United vs Peshawar Zalmi: Both teams preview
Islamabad United
The defending champions started the PSL 2025 season in style winning the first match of the season against Lahore Qalandars. Chasing 140, they made an easy 8 wicket win over lahore. The chase was led smoothly, thanks to a strong all-round performance from Jason Holder, who was named Player of the Match. As the defending champions, Islamabad United look strong once again this year with key players like Colin Munro, Shadab Khan, and Naseem Shah in fine form.
Peshawar Zalmi
Zalmi had a tough start to the tournament, losing to Quetta Gladiators by a huge margin of 80 runs. Chasing a target of 217, the team struggled with both bat and ball. Despite the defeat, Zalmi will look forward to the campaign and will rely on their captain Babar Azam, the top scorer of the last season. After the first loss, Peshawar will be eager to bounce back and get their first win of the season.
ISL vs PES Head-to-Head Record
| Total Matches played | 25 |
| Islamabad United (ISL) Won | 12 |
| Peshawar Zalmi (PES) Won | 12 |
| No Result/ Tied | 01 |
ISL vs PES Last 5 Match Form
| Team | Last 5 Matches |
| Islamabad United (ISL) | W, W, W, W, W |
| Peshawar Zalmi (PES) | L, L, L, W, W |
Pakistan Super League 2025, Ground Stats
| Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi | |
| Total | 27 |
| Team Bat 1st | 12 |
| Team Bat 2nd | 15 |
| Tied | 00 |
| Average First Innings Score | 185 |
| Highest Score | Multan Sultans 262/3 |
| Lowest Score | Islamabad United 91/7 |
Pitch Report
Islamabad United vs Peshawar Zalmi- The 5th match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 is set to be played at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi. The pitch at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium is great for batting in T20 matches. Spinners might get a little help, but overall, bowlers will have to work hard to take wickets. As the game goes on, the pitch can slow down a bit. So, batting first—especially in a night game—might be a good idea.
ISL vs PES Playing 11s (Predicted)
ISL Probable Playing XI:
Colin Munro, Matthew Short, Rassie van der Dussen, Salman Agha, Shadab Khan, Jason Holder, Haider Ali, Imad Wasim, Naseem Shah, Salman Irshad, and Hunain Shah
PES Probable Playing XI:
Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Abdul Samad, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Mohammad Haris, Najibullah Zadran, Hussain Talat, Nahid Rana, Ali Raza, Arif Yaqoob, Mohammad Ali
ISL vs PES, PSL 2025 Match 5: Key Players to watch out
| Team | Players |
| ISL | Colin Munro, Rassie van der Dussen, Naseem Shah, Salman Agha |
| PES | Babar Azam, Mohammad Haris, Mohammad Ali, Abdul Samad |
ISL vs PES Team Prediction – Who Will Win?
As per our analysis, game stats, recent matches, and squad of these two teams, there is a high probability that PES is expected to win this match. However, the winner can be entirely attributed to the ground stats and records. As per the ground stats, the chances of the team batting second are high, so the Chasing team will likely win Match 5 of the Pakistan Super League 2025.
However, with cricket’s unpredictable nature and ISL’s batting firepower, this match could go either way. So please analyze on your part and then invest.
Islamabad United vs Peshawar Zalmi Prediction Today Match: Injury Updates
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