Match Preview and Prediction: Peshawar Zalmi vs. Islamabad United Eliminator Match

This is second eliminator of Pakistan Super League 2024. Two of the most competitive teams, Peshawar Zalmi and Islamabad United will be against each other in a high prolife encounter.

The winner of the match will directly qualify to meet Multan Sultans in the finals of PSL 2024. On one side, there is team full of young players, on other, a side with plenty of experienced players international as well local talent.

For Peshawar Zalmi, the best thing has been the start they have gotten so far. Babar Azam and Muhammad Harris have done a great job to set the right tone from the beginning. However, the middle order looks a bit thin because it is mostly clouded by all-rounders.

Islamabad United doesn’t have much to worry as their middle order is quite capable of crossing the winning line for the team. Azam Khan, Faheem Ashraf and Imad Wasim, all have played a match winning role at some point in PSL 2024.

The match will played at Karachi. Karachi’s pitch typically favors batsmen, offering good bounce and carry. Spinners might come into play as the match progresses, making it crucial for teams to assess conditions well.

Head-to-Head Records: Peshawar Zalmi and Islamabad United have a competitive history. Both teams have shown strength in different aspects, with Islamabad United having a slight edge in recent encounters.

In last 5 head-to-head matches, Peshawar Zalmi have won 3 encounters. 4 of these matches have been won batting first.

Peshawar Zalmi’s Babar Azam has been a standout performer with consistent runs.

Islamabad United’s Alex Hales has been in good form, providing stability to the team. Bowlers like Arif Yaqoob from Peshawar Zalmi and Shadab Khan from Islamabad United can be game-changers with their wicket-taking abilities.

Considering recent form and key player performances, Islamabad United might have a slight advantage going into the Eliminator match against Peshawar Zalmi. However, in cricket, surprises are common, making this match an exciting and unpredictable encounter.

Playing Eleven of Islamabad United and Peshawar Zalmi

Peshawar Zalmi: Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Haris (wk), Saim Ayub, Haseebullah Khan, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Rovman Powell, Paul Walter, Aamer Jamal, Luke Wood, Mehran Mumtaz, Salman Irshad

Islamabad United: Colin Munro, Alex Hales/Martin Guptill, Azam Khan (wk), Shadab Khan (c), Agha Salman, Haider Ali, Faheem Ashraf, Imad Wasim, Naseem Shah, Tymal Mills, Hunain Shah/Obed McCoy