PSL 2024: Islamabad United vs Peshawar Zalmi Preview, Playing 11, Venue, Squad and Other Details

Islamabad United lost their last two matches consecutively after winning their season opener. Peshawar Zalmi won their match against Multan Sultans by five runs in a close encounter.

Nonetheless, The Peshawar team, led by Babar Azam will play against Lahore Qalandars on Sunday (February 25) before playing Peshawar Zalmi. The 13th match between Islamabad United and Peshawar Zalmi will be held at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Monday (February 26).

Match Details

PSL 2024 Match 13: Islamabad United vs Peshawar Zalmi
Date: Monday, February 26, 2024
Time: 7:00 PM PKT
Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Capacity: 27000
Ends: Pavilion End, College End

Islamabad United vs Peshawar Zalmi Preview

Islamabad United and Peshawar Zalmi are looking to get on the winning ways this season. They will go against each other on a Monday evening. The Peshawar team won their last match against formidable Multan Sultans.

However, they would want to register a win against Lahore on Sunday before playing Islamabad United on February 26. Then again, Islamabad United will also be looking for a win after the DRS fiasco in a match against Quetta Gladiators.

The all-rounder, Shadab Khan scored 74 runs off 41 balls against Lahore Qalandars and took 2/34 in his last match against Quetta. The other highest run-scorer, Salman Agha has been the most consistent performer for the United with the highest score of 64 not out of 31 balls. The Pakistan ace pacer, Naseem Shah took 2/34 in the last game and showed the sign of regaining the form. These players could prove players to watch out for Islamabad United.

Babar Azam is the highest run-scorer among Zalmi's batting lineup with the highest score of 72 runs off 51 and also the focal point of Peshawar's batting strategy. The Player of the match against the Multan Sultans, Luke Wood took 2/13 with an exceptional economy rate (3.20). These players could play a vital role for the Peshawar team in the game.

Islamabad United vs Peshawar Zalmi Playing 11

Islamabad United: Colin Munro, Alex Hales, Agha Salman, Shadab Khan (c), Azam Khan (wk), Jordan Cox, Imad Wasim, Faheem Ashraf, Naseem Shah, Hunain Shah, Rumman Raees

Peshawar Zalmi: Saim Ayub, Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Haris (wk), Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Rovman Powell, Asif Ali, Dan Mousley, Aamer Jamal, Luke Wood, Mohammad Zeeshan, Salman Irshad

Islamabad United vs Peshawar Zalmi Squad

Islamabad United: Shadab Khan, Naseem Shah (both Platinum), Imad Wasim, Azam Khan (both Diamond), Faheem Ashraf (Brand Ambassador), Alex Hales, Colin Munro (all Gold), Rumman Raees (Silver), Tymal Mills, Matthew Forde, Salman Agha, Qasim Akram, Shahab Khan, Hunain Shah, Ubaid Shah, Shamyl Hussain, Tom Curran (injured), Jordan Cox, Haider Ali, Obed McCoy

Peshawar Zalmi: Babar Azam, Rovman Powell (both Platinum), Saim Ayub, Tom Kohler-Cadmore (all Diamond), Mohammad Haris (Brand Ambassador), Aamir Jamal (both Gold), Khurram Shahzad (Silver), Haseebullah Khan (Emerging), Asif Ali, Naveen-ul-Haq (partially unavailable), Umair Afridi, Dan Mousley, Gus Atkinson, Mohammad Zeeshan, Lungi Ngidi (Waqar Salamkheil), Mehran Mumtaz, Noor Ahmad (replaced by Gus Atkinson), Salman Irshad, Arif Yaqoob, Shamar Joseph (partial replacement for Gus Atkinson), Arshad Iqbal (partial replacement for Khurram Shahzad), Luke Wood