ISL vs PES Match Preview

We're in the second round of the Pakistan Super League 2025. Islamabad United will look to improve their points total when they face Peshawar Zalmi in the fifth game. Islamabad United crushed Lahore Qalandars in an unilateral game, and their players will be confident going into this match. Peshawar Zalmi must get past their loss to the Quetta Gladiators in the previous game to earn their first points of the season. Peshawar Zalmi will be challenged in this match. In the previous game, their batters and bowlers delivered an unimpressive performance. The team hopes to make a strong comeback in this match after losing twice to Islamabad United last season. 

ISL vs PES Match Details 

Islamabad United vs Peshawar Zalmi – 05th Match, Pakistan Super League 2025

Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

Date & Time: 14th April 2025 at 08:30 PM IST

Live Streaming: FanCode

ISL vs PES Venue Stats

Avg 1st inn score	208
Avg 2nd inn score	194
Win% batting 1st	44
Win% batting 2nd	56

ISL vs PES Pitch Report

Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium is a batsman's dream, as it allows them to play their strokes with true bounce and pace. Fast bowlers will struggle at this venue because the wicket offers little to them.

ISL vs PES Weather Report

There will be clouds over Rawalpindi, which will encourage the bowlers. The wicket has been beneficial to the batsmen. 

ISL vs PES Last Five Matches

ISL ( Islamabad United )	W W W W W
PES ( Peshawar Zalmi )	L L W W W

ISL vs PES Head-to-Head Stats

	Matches Played	PES Won	ISL Won	Tie	NR
Overall	19	9	10	0	0
Last 5	5	2	3	0	0

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

ISL vs PES Probable Playing XIs:

Islamabad United Probable Playing XIs

Peshawar Zalmi Probable Playing XIs

Babar Azam (c), Saim Ayub, Mohammad Haris (wk), Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Hussain Talat, Max Bryant, Mitchell Owen, Alzarri Joseph, Sufiyan Muqeem, Mohammad Ali, Ali Raza

Topmost Picks for ISL vs PES Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Islamabad United

• Colin Munro – Colin Munro will be confident following his match-winning knock in the previous game and is hoping to add runs in the middle order.
• Jason Holder –  Jason Holder will be confident following his four-wicket spell in the previous game and must perform well in the middle overs.

Top Picks – Peshawar Zalmi

• Babar Azam – Babar Azam got 114 runs in his last two games last year at a strike rate of 146.15.
• Alzarri Joseph –  Alzarri Joseph leads the bowling charge, with 11 victims in his last six games and a strike rate of 13.09.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for ISL vs PES Dream11 Team:

Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Azam Khan, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam(C), Colin Munro, Shadab Khan(VC), Salman Agha, Mitchell Owen, Alzarri Joseph, Sufiyan Muqeem, Naseem Shah

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for ISL vs PES Dream11 Team:

Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Azam Khan, Saim Ayub(C), Babar Azam, Colin Munro(VC), Shadab Khan, Salman Agha, Mitchell Owen, Alzarri Joseph, Sufiyan Muqeem, Naseem Shah

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Saim Ayub, Babar Azam

Vice-captain – Colin Munro, Shadab Khan

Wicketkeeper – Sam Billings

ISL vs PES Probable Winners:

The last game saw Peshawar Zalmi struggle with both the bat and the ball. The bowling strike failed to execute its plans in the previous game, and the squad will face pressure in this one. They must bowl well because their opponents have a solid batting lineup. Islamabad United checked all the boxes in the previous game and will start as a favorite in this one. Considering the team combination, Islamabad United is expected to win this match.