As the Pakistan Super League 2025 approaches its knock-out stage, the stakes have never been higher for every match. Islamabad United is a team who are known for their flair and firepower and will be looking for a strong performance in match 29 and build their season upon the top tier of the table. Islamabad United will rely on their talented number of match-winners to pull off the performance, as they take on a competitive team.
Batters
Sahibzada Farhan is out in front on the batting charts for Islamabad United, and based on his form so far this season, it is easy to see why. He is truly an explosive opening batsman, and he has been prolific this season with 321 runs in 9 innings at a strike rate of 150.00. He has proven he can anchor an innings when needed, but also plays with great intent and panache, demonstrated by his best score this season of 106. If there is ever a time for someone to light up the game early on a track like Rawalpindi, it will be Farhan.
Assisting him is the experienced player Colin Munro, an ever-reliable middle-order player. He is a known stabiliser with great explosive finishing ability, having scored 216 runs in 7 innings at a strike-rate of 144.96. His highest score of 59* shows a healthy ability to control the innings’ tempo in the final overs.
All-Rounders
All-rounders are frequently the unsung heroes of T20 cricket, and Imad Wasim is one of Islamabad United’s most versatile resources. With 68 runs and 10 wickets earned across 8 games, Imad provides significant balance to the team. On a pitch that is offering turn and variation in bounce in the second half of the innings, Imad’s presence is important.
Ben Dwarshuis has also been useful with bat and ball, with runs of 83 in five innings showing he can do more than just step up, but he can also be useful as a pinch-hitter, as well as his left-arm pace getting him 4 wickets. Should he be called upon to bowl in a specifically high-pressure over, Dwarshuis offers experience and tactical bowling, and he can help Islamabad navigate those pressing moments.
Bowlers
Young pace sensation Naseem Shah from Islamabad continues to dazzle with his raw pace and movement. With 9 wickets in 8 innings under his belt, Naseem has routinely gotten breakthroughs at the top of the innings, which could be significant on a track that has assistance for the pace bowlers in the early overs. Naseem’s best figures of 2/29 show that he can be economical while still being a threat.
Jason Holder has been towering—literally and figuratively. With 15 wickets in 8 games and a deadly 4/25 haul, he’s been bounce, brains, and brilliance rolled into one. A skipper’s dream, a batter’s nightmare.
Islamabad United boasts a combustible mix of big hitters, versatile all-rounders, and world-class bowlers to make a real impact in the PSL 2025 match 29. Needless to say, this will be a very interesting game! As we approach the game at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, we will be looking at some of the players to deliver fireworks.
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