Islamabad United vs Peshawar Zalmi Highlights, PSL 2025 Match 5: IU beat PZ by 102 runs

PSL 2025 Match 5 Live Coverage ends

Islamabad United delivered a resounding statement of intent with a crushing 102-run win over Peshawar Zalmi. After posting a towering 243/5, thanks to their top-order fireworks, Islamabad's bowlers backed it up with precision and pace.

Mohammad Haris waged a lone battle in Zalmi's faltering chase, scoring a spirited 87 off 47 balls. However, with wickets tumbling around him and the required rate ballooning, Haris's dismissal marked the final nail in the coffin. Imad Wasim starred with three wickets, while Shadab Khan and Ben Dwarshuis kept up the pressure with key strikes.

The last pair of Ali Raza and Mohammad Ali tried delaying the inevitable, but it was Dwarshuis who sealed the deal, bowling out Ali with a perfect length delivery. A dominant all-round display from Islamabad ensured Zalmi never really came close to the target.

That wraps up our live coverage of this one-sided affair. Thanks for joining us - until next time!

ISL vs PES Live Updates: Islamabad United thrash Peshawar Zalmi by 102 runs

Islamabad United dominated the match with an impressive total of 243/5, and despite a valiant effort from Mohammad Haris, Peshawar Zalmi fell short, being bowled out for 141 in 18.2 overs. The final blow came from Ben Dwarshuis, who bowled Mohammad Ali out with a length ball, sealing Islamabad's commanding victory by 102 runs.

Scorecard: Islamabad United 243/5 (20) Peshawar Zalmi 141 (18.2) Islamabad United won by 102 runs

Pakistan Super League Live Updates: Last Pair Delays the Inevitable, Peshawar Zalmi 141-9

The final pair of Ali Raza and Mohammad Ali is doing its best to delay the inevitable. A dropped catch at first slip and a missed stumping off Ali Raza keep Peshawar Zalmi's faint hopes alive, but with the required rate climbing steadily, their defeat is just a matter of time. Ali Raza and Mohammad Ali continue to battle against the inevitable loss.

Score after 18 overs: Peshawar Zalmi 141-9 (Target 244)
Ali Raza 1(6), Mohammad Ali 3(7)
Saad Masood: 3-0-25-1
Zalmi need 103 runs in 12 balls

Mohammad Haris Departs for 87, Peshawar Zalmi 137-9

Lone battle ends! Peshawar Zalmi's hopes of a late surge were dashed as Mohammad Haris fell for 87, caught at long-on off Imad Wasim. Haris was looking dangerous with his powerful hitting, including a six earlier in the over, but couldn't clear the field. The tail is now exposed, with Ali Raza at the crease and Peshawar Zalmi just one wicket away from defeat.

Score after 17 overs: Peshawar Zalmi 137-9 (Target 244)
Mohammad Ali 0(4), Ali Raza 0(1)
Imad Wasim: 4-0-26-3
Required Rate: 35.5

Islamabad vs Peshawar Live, PSL 2025 Match 5: Zalmi lose 8th wicket

BOWLED HIM! Shadab Khan took another key wicket in the 15th over, dismissing Sufiyan Muqeem with a perfectly executed googly that sent the stumps flying. Mohammad Haris continued to impress with a quick-fire boundary before the wicket, bringing his total to 80. The tail is now exposed, and Peshawar are running out of time to chase the hefty target.

Score after 15.3 overs: Peshawar Zalmi 130-8 (Target 244)
Mohammad Haris 80(43), Mohammad Ali 0(1)

IU vs PZ Live Updates: Mohammad Haris Launches Late Assault, Brings Up 75

TIMEOUT! Mohammad Haris launched a spirited counterattack in the 15th over, smashing Saad Masood for three boundaries-including one off a no-ball-as he raced to 76 off 41 balls.

A mix of timing and power saw him target the leg side effectively. Sufiyan Muqeem survived another over without adding much, but the pressure stays on Islamabad despite the mounting required rate. Peshawar now need 119 off the last five overs-still a tall mountain to climb.

Score after 15 overs: Peshawar Zalmi 125-7 (Target 244)
Mohammad Haris 76(41), Sufiyan Muqeem 1(3)
Saad Masood: 2-0-21-1
Zalmi need 119 runs in 30 balls

Islamabad United vs Peshawar Zalmi Live Score: Shadab Strikes Again as Zalmi Sink Further

WICKET! Shadab Khan tightened the screws further with the big wicket of Alzarri Joseph, who became the third victim caught by substitute Nawaz-this time at long-on off a mistimed loft. Mohammad Haris keeps fighting with another couple of singles, but with little support from the other end, the task is slipping away for Peshawar.

Sufiyan Muqeem has joined Haris, but Zalmi are now seven down with 133 still needed off 36 balls.

Score after 14 overs: Peshawar Zalmi 111-7 (Target 244)
Mohammad Haris 63(35), Sufiyan Muqeem 1(2)
Shadab Khan: 3-0-24-1
Required Rate: 22.17

PSL 2025 Match 5 Live Updates: First PSL wicket for Youngster Saad Masood!

FIRST WICKET! Saad Masood made an instant impact on his PSL debut by dismissing George Linde for a five-ball duck. Linde's misery ended with a mistimed loft to long-off, well caught by sub fielder Nawaz-his second grab of the innings.

Mohammad Haris continues to carry Zalmi's chase, cracking a boundary and switching gears with innovation. But with Alzarri Joseph now at the crease and six wickets down, Zalmi's task looks increasingly steep.

Score after 13 overs: Peshawar Zalmi 107-6 (Target 244)
Mohammad Haris 61(33), Alzarri Joseph 1(1)
Saad Masood: 1-0-7-1
Required Rate: 16.14
Peshawar Zalmi need 137 runs in 42 balls

ISL vs PES Live Updates: Haris Reaches 50, Keeps Zalmi’s Hopes Alive

4 4! Mohammad Haris continues to fight a lone battle for Peshawar Zalmi, bringing up a valiant fifty with two boundaries off Shadab Khan's over. He smashed one straight down the ground and then had a lucky edge run away past short third.

But George Linde's struggle at the other end-with a three-ball duck so far-is stalling the momentum. Zalmi need more than just cameos now with the asking rate climbing rapidly.

Score after 12 overs: Peshawar Zalmi 100-5 (Target 244)
Mohammad Haris 56(30), George Linde 0(3)
Shadab Khan: 2-0-20-0
Required rate: 16.14

Pakistan Super League Live Updates: Peshawar Zalmi lose fifth wicket

WICKET! Jason Holder returned and immediately made an impact, removing Hussain Talat with a short ball that was mistimed straight to Mohammad Nawaz at deep square leg.

While Mohammad Haris continues to battle hard, inching closer to his fifty, the lack of support at the other end is hurting Peshawar Zalmi's chase. With the required rate climbing steeply, they now need a miracle to stay in the hunt.

Score after 11 overs: Peshawar Zalmi 91-5 (Target 244)
Mohammad Haris 47(27), George Linde 0(0)
Jason Holder: 2-0-20-1
Required rate: 16.2

Islamabad vs Peshawar Live, PSL 2025 Match 5:

Mohammad Haris kept the scoreboard ticking with a couple of innovative boundaries off Shadab Khan, including a stylish reverse sweep.

Hussain Talat too showed positive intent, rotating strike well and picking up a boundary in the previous over off Imad Wasim. Despite losing Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Zalmi are rebuilding steadily, thanks to Haris's aggressive approach. They still have a mountain to climb but aren't backing down.

Score after 10 overs: Peshawar Zalmi 87-4 (Target 244)
Mohammad Haris 46(26), Hussain Talat 10(6)
Last 2 overs: 20 runs, 1 wicket
Required rate: 15.7

IU vs PZ Live Updates: Peshawar Zalmi lose fourth wicket

OUT! Just when Zalmi looked to build momentum, Imad Wasim delivered a crucial blow. Tom Kohler-Cadmore tried to clear long-on but was deceived by the angle and pace, mistiming it into the safe hands of Sahibzada Farhan. The left-arm spinner now has two wickets, keeping the pressure firmly on. Hussain Talat walks in with a mountain to climb alongside the well-set Mohammad Haris.

Score after 8.1 overs: PSZ 67-4 (Target 244)
New batter: Hussain Talat
Bowler: Imad Wasim - 1.1-0-12-2

Islamabad United vs Peshawar Zalmi Live Score: Haris Turns On the Heat with a Double Dose of Sixes

Peshawar Zalmi roared back into the chase with a 17-run over courtesy Mohammad Haris' explosive strokeplay. He smacked Jason Holder for two sixes-one a fierce pull off a slower short ball and the other a top-edge that flew over fine leg.

Tom Kohler-Cadmore chipped in with a couple and a single, while an extra run came via a bye. The momentum has shifted back toward the Zalmis with this big over.

Score after 8 overs: PSZ 67-3 (Target 244)
Batters: Mohammad Haris 36(21), Tom Kohler-Cadmore 8(9)
Last bowler: Jason Holder - 1-0-16-0

Haris, Kohler-Cadmore Rotate to Keep Scoreboard Ticking

Peshawar Zalmi brought up their 50 with a steady over of singles and a couple of twos. Mohammad Haris and Tom Kohler-Cadmore showed intent to rotate strike, not allowing Imad Wasim to settle despite his tight lines.

While there were no boundaries, the batters used the angles well and picked gaps efficiently, keeping the required rate within reach for now.

Score after 7 overs: PSZ 50-3 (Target 244)
Batters: Mohammad Haris 23(18), Tom Kohler-Cadmore 5(6)
Last bowler: Imad Wasim - 2-0-11-1

PSL 2025 Match 5 Live Updates: Mohammad Haris hits another boundary

1 0 0 0 4 0 - Mohammad Haris continued to counter-attack with a stylish four, opening the face to slice a slower ball over backward point. However, Naseem Shah kept him in check for most of the over with clever variations in pace, including a few deceptive slower deliveries and a bouncer. Kohler-Cadmore added a single early in the over but remains watchful. A steady over from Naseem, who finishes his spell with strong figures so far.

Score after 6 overs: PSZ 43-3 (Target 244)
Batters: Mohammad Haris 19(15), Tom Kohler-Cadmore 2(3)
Last bowler: Naseem Shah - 3-0-14-1

ISL vs PES Live Updates: Mohammad Haris Finds Rhythm with Boundaries

Mohammad Haris displayed confidence with a couple of boundary shots, including a superb six over deep backward square leg. He also pulled off a four through backward point off a low full-toss.

His quickfire 15 from 10 balls has given Zalmi some much-needed momentum. Tom Kohler-Cadmore, on the other hand, has faced minimal action so far but managed to get a single off Dwarshuis. Zalmi need a big partnership to chase down the target.

Score after 5 overs: PSZ 38-3 (Target 244)
Batters: Mohammad Haris 15(10), Tom Kohler-Cadmore 1(2)
Last bowler: Ben Dwarshuis - 2-0-23-1

Pakistan Super League Live Updates: Zalmi Collapse Continues, Ayub Departs

OUT! Naseem Shah added to Zalmi's woes, dismissing Saim Ayub, who attempted a pull shot but hit it straight to Saad Masood at deep square leg. Ayub's 6 from 8 balls, which included a boundary, was not enough to halt the slide. New batter Tom Kohler-Cadmore was immediately tested but survived the over. With 3 wickets down, Zalmi are in deep trouble.

Score after 4 overs: PSZ 26-3 (Target 244)
Batters: Tom Kohler-Cadmore 0(1), Mohammad Haris 4(5)
Last bowler: Naseem Shah - 2-0-9-1

Islamabad vs Peshawar Live, PSL 2025 Match 5: Imad Strikes with Review Success

OUT! Imad Wasim made an instant impact, trapping Mitchell Owen LBW with a sharp, skiddy slider that crashed into middle-stump. The on-field call was not out, but Islamabad's review turned successful with three reds on ball-tracking.

Zalmi lost their second wicket early, with Owen gone after a brief counterattack. Imad's tight lines brought immediate reward as Haris walked in under pressure.

Score after 2.2 overs: PSZ 18-2 (Target 244)
Batters: Saim Ayub 2(6), Mohammad Haris 0(1)

IU vs PZ Live Updates: Owen Counterattacks After Babar's Exit

6,4! Mitchell Owen brought some spark back into Zalmi's innings after Babar Azam's early departure. He launched a counterattack with a fierce six over mid-wicket followed by a cracking four through extra cover, both off Ben Dwarshuis.

Although a few dot balls and a leg bye followed, the momentum briefly shifted. Dwarshuis remained expensive despite the early breakthrough, leaking 12 in the over including a wide.

Score after 2 overs: PSZ 16-1 (Target 244)
Batters: Mitchell Owen 10(5), Saim Ayub 1(4)
Last bowler: Ben Dwarshuis - 1-0-11-1

Islamabad United vs Peshawar Zalmi Live Score: Babar Azam falls cheap again!

BABAR AZAM DISMISSED! Peshawar Zalmi suffered a massive setback early in their chase as Ben Dwarshuis struck with his very first delivery, removing skipper Babar Azam for just 1.

It was a sharp catch by Jason Holder at slip after Babar edged a loose drive away from his body. The crowd was left stunned as Zalmi lost their talisman cheaply yet again. Mitchell Owen walked in next and safely negotiated the remainder of the over.

Score after 1.2 overs: PSZ 4-1 (Target 244)
Batters: Saim Ayub 1(4), Mitchell Owen 0(1)

PSL 2025 Match 5 Live Updates: Cautious Start; IU Burn a Review Early

A disciplined opening over from Naseem Shah kept things quiet as Peshawar Zalmi began their daunting chase of 244. Both Babar Azam and Saim Ayub got off the mark, but the real moment came when Islamabad United opted for a review against an LBW shout on Saim. Replays showed the ball bouncing over, resulting in a wasted review. Shah was tight with his line and conceded just 4 runs despite two wides.

Score after 1 over: PSZ 4-0 (Target 244)
Batters: Babar Azam 1(2), Saim Ayub 1(4)
Last bowler: Naseem Shah - 1-0-4-0

ISL vs PES Live Updates: Peshawar Zalmi chase begins

Peshawar Zalmi chase begins with a wide as pacer Naseem Shah bowls too wide on the offside. Saim Ayub is on the strike while Babar Azam is at the non-striker end

Peshawar Zalmi 1/0 in 0.1 over (Target 244) Saim Ayub 0* Babar Azam 0*

Pakistan Super League Live Updates: Islamabad United innings summary

Islamabad United lit up Rawalpindi with a blistering batting display, piling up 243/5 against Peshawar Zalmi in Match 5 of PSL 2025. The foundation was laid by Sahibzada Farhan, who smashed a sensational 106 off 52 balls, combining fluency and ferocity in a knock laced with 13 fours and 5 sixes.

His 138-run stand with Colin Munro (40 off 27) powered United to 153/1 by the 13th over. Though Zalmi struck back through Alzarri Joseph and Hussain Talat, late fireworks from Salman Agha (30 off 15), Jason Holder (20* off 11), and Ben Dwarshuis (18* off 6) ensured United crossed 240.

The final two overs yielded 29 runs, helped by a costly dropped catch from Babar Azam and a loose spell by Mohammad Ali (0/51). Holder's crunching six and Dwarshuis' stylish finish capped a commanding innings, leaving Zalmi with a steep chase. United's total is now one of the highest in PSL history.

Islamabad vs Peshawar Live, PSL 2025 Match 5: United post a huge target of 244

Jason Holder and Ben Dwarshuis powered Islamabad United to a formidable 243 with a 14-run final over off Mohammad Ali. Holder kickstarted the over with a cracking six over deep square leg before rotating strike smartly.

Dwarshuis continued his fine cameo by ending the innings with a lofted four over covers. Despite a wide and a few misfired yorkers, Ali couldn't contain the batters and finished with an expensive spell.

ISU - 243/5 after 20 overs
Ben Dwarshuis 18(6), Jason Holder 20(11)
Last bowler: Mohammad Ali - 4-0-51-0

IU vs PZ Live Updates: Babar Azam drops an easy catch!

CATCH DROPPED! A dramatic 19th over saw Islamabad United pile on 15 runs as Ben Dwarshuis took full advantage of a costly drop by Babar Azam.

After Salman Agha's dismissal, Dwarshuis launched Talat for a six over mid-wicket, where Babar misjudged and only parried it over the ropes. Two balls later, the former Pakistan captain spilled a straightforward high catch at long-off, and Dwarshuis rubbed salt into the wound with a sliced four to end the over.

ISU - 229/5 after 19 overs
Ben Dwarshuis 13(4), Jason Holder 12(7)
Last bowler: Hussain Talat - 3-0-39-2

Islamabad United vs Peshawar Zalmi Live Score: Talat Removes Agha to Dent ISU’s Death Push

OUT! Hussain Talat struck early in the 19th over to remove the dangerous Salman Agha for 30 off 15 balls. Agha tried to loft a full wide delivery but could only find Tom Kohler-Cadmore at cover, who held onto a sharp, low catch.

The breakthrough ended a threatening cameo and brought in Ben Dwarshuis. Talat followed up with a wide but kept things tight otherwise, conceding just a single in the first two legal deliveries.

ISU - 216/5 after 18.2 overs
Jason Holder 11(6), Ben Dwarshuis 1(1)

PSL 2025 Match 5 Live Updates: Agha, Holder Keep Momentum Going Against Joseph

1 4 0 1 4 1 - Salman Agha and Jason Holder continued the late onslaught, milking 11 runs off Alzarri Joseph's final over. Holder showed his power with a fierce pull for four, while Agha's smart scoop over the keeper added another boundary.

Joseph mixed his pace well but couldn't prevent the flow of runs as Islamabad United maintained their charge towards a massive total. Agha survived a close run-out chance early in the over, adding to Zalmi's frustrations.

ISU - 214/4 after 18 overs
Salman Agha 30(14), Jason Holder 11(6)
Last bowler: Alzarri Joseph - 4-0-39-2

PSL 2025 Match 5 Live Updates: Holder and Agha take Islamabad past 200

200 UP! Salman Agha (24 off 11 balls) hits a huge six over cow corner off Hussain Talat's short ball. Following that, Jason Holder (6 off 3 balls) drives a boundary square and adds some quick runs with a couple to deep mid-wicket.

A wide delivery from Talat further helps ISU's cause, with 203/4 now on the board with 3 overs to go. Can they push to a massive total from here?

ISL vs PES Live Updates: Islamabad lose fourth wicket!

OUT! On the first ball of the 17th over, Azam Khan departs for 16 off 9 balls, trying to clear deep mid-wicket off a low full toss from Hussain Talat. He didn't get enough elevation and Saim Ayub took a clean catch in the deep.

A vital breakthrough for Peshawar Zalmi, just as the partnership was building momentum. Jason Holder walks in the middle

ISU - 188/4 in 16.1 overs

Pakistan Super League Live Updates: Power-Packed Over Pushes ISU Near 200

1 6 1 6 0 1 - Azam Khan and Salman Agha turned up the heat in the 16th over, smashing 15 runs off Mohammad Ali, who struggled to contain the batters' aggression.

The over featured two massive sixes - first from Agha (15.2), who went inside out over extra cover, and then from Azam (15.4), who muscled a slower one over long-off. Both showed superb timing and power.

ISU - 188/3 after 16 overs
Azam Khan 16(8), Salman Agha 17(9)
Mohammad Ali 3-0-37-0