The T20 fever will continue to take over the world as Islamabad United and Peshawar Zalmi will take on each other in Match 29 of the Pakistan Super League 2023 on Sunday, March 12 at the Pindi Club Ground, Rawalpindi. United are coming into this match having lost their previous encounter against Lahore Qalandars. They’re second on the points table with 12 points to their name after nine matches.
On the other hand, Peshawar Zalmi are also coming into this game having lost their previous fixture against Multan Sultans by four wickets. Their bowling is in disarray as they failed to defend totals in excess of 240 in their previous two encounters. The Babar Azam-led side fourth on the points table with four wins in nine games.
They will have to win their final league game against United to seal their spot for the knockout stages of the tournament. If they somehow manage to lose, Quetta Gladiators can knock them out of the competition by registering a massive win in their final fixture.
Match Details:
Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
Date & Time: March 12, 02:30 PM IST
Telecast & Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network & SonyLiv
Pitch Report:
The pitch at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium has been a belter of a track with teams surpassing the 200-run mark on multiple occasions. Teams chasing have won six out of the nine matches played at the venue in the tournament so far hence the captain winning the toss will likely choose to field first.
Probable Playing XIs for ISL vs PES:
Islamabad United
Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Alex Hales, Colin Munro, Shadab Khan (c), Azam Khan (wk), Asif Ali, Faheem Ashraf, Mubasir Khan, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Hasan Ali, Fazalhaq Farooqi
Peshawar Zalmi
Saim Ayub, Babar Azam (c), Dasun Shanaka, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Mohammad Haris, Haseebullah Khan (wk), Usman Qadir, Wahab Riaz, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Arshad Iqbal
Probable Best Performers from ISL vs PES:
Probable Best Batter: Babar Azam
Zalmi captain Babar Azam has been in sublime form in the tournament as he’s the second-highest scorer in the tournament so far with 416 runs to his name in nine innings at an average of 52 and a strike rate of 146.47. Babar has scored four fifties and one hundred in the tournament so far.
Probable Best Bowler: Fazalhaq Farooqui
Farooqui bowled a brilliant spell in the last game picking up three wickets for 40 runs in four overs. He’s the leading wicket-taker for United having picked up nine wickets in four matches at an average of 13.88 and an economy of 8.24.
Today’s Match Prediction: Islamabad United to win the match
Disclaimer: This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.
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