Islamabad United and Peshawar Zalmi are each looking for a third consecutive win when they meet in the Pakistan Super League.
Islamabad United have won two from two so far, most recently chasing 197 to beat defending champions Karachi Kings by five wickets.
Peshawar Zalmi have also enjoyed two big chases to bounce back from an opening defeat - scoring 197/4 against Multan Sultans and 202/7 against Quetta Gladiators.
PSZ vs ISU Win Probability
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Two in-form teams, in Islamabad United and Peshawar Zalmi, will go head-to-head looking for a third straight win at the start of the 2021 Pakistan Super League. Islamabad have won two from two so far, and Peshawar Zalmi two from three, and they now face-off at Karachi’s National Stadium on February 27. The live action starts at 19:00 local time.
Islamabad started by chasing 151 to beat Multan Sultans with Lewis Gregory central to that win with bat and ball. Last time out, they needed 197 to beat defending champions Karachi Kings, but a good overall batting performance – and some slack fielding – helped them get home with five balls to spare in a five-wicket victory.
Peshawar Zalmi opened with a disappointing defeat to Lahore Qalandars but they too have got back to winning ways with some big chases. They hit 197/4 in 19 overs to beat Multan Sultans and then 202/7 with three balls remaining to beat Quetta last time out.
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PSZ vs ISU Toss Prediction
Both teams have won two tosses from the last two so far, fielded first and won. This is a key toss and Islamabad United are yet to lose one this season.
Weather Report
Karachi has been excellent weather-wise and that will continue into this game.
Pitch Condition
Karachi has served up flat, fast wickets so far and several batsmen have cashed in.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds and match prediction for Islamabad United vs Peshawar Zalmi, Pakistan Super League
Peshawar Zalmi Team News & Playing 11
PSZ Team News
Peshawar Zalmi were unchanged last time out and, after another win, could stick with the same winning XI for this game too.
PSZ Key Players
Shoaib Malik: Building nicely with the bat on the back of scores of 26, 11* and 34 so far. He hit three sixes last time out and shared a 51-run partnership in five overs with Haider Ali.
Saqib Mahmood: Took 3-34 last time out to finish as Peshawar Zalmi’s top team bowler once again. He now has seven wickets in three games.
Haider Ali: Man of the match last time out for his half-century, which followed his vital late blast on the way to 24* in the win against Multan Sultans.
PSZ Team Form
Peshawar Zalmi have excelled chasing in each of their last two matches. Against Lahore Qalandars, Tom Kohler-Cadmore scored a half-century as they reached 197/4 in a six-wicket win. They went even better last time out too – Haider Ali the half-centurion on that occasion, as they hit 202/7 in 19.3 overs to beat Quetta by three wickets.
Peshawar Zalmi Predicted Playing 11
Imam-ul-Haq, Kamran Akmal (wk), Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Haider Ali, Shoaib Malik, Sherfane Rutherford, Wahab Riaz (c), Saqib Mahmood, Mohammad Imran, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Mohammad Irfan
PSZ vs ISU Dream11 Prediction
Wicket Keeper
Kamran Akmal has out-scored Philip Salt so far, with the latter so far struggling for runs. Akmal looks the safer choice for the time being.
Batsmen
Alex Hales and Haider Ali both played vital innings in their teams’ last match, while Sherfane Rutherford and Imam-ul-Haq have also proved they are key men for Peshawar Zalmi. Iftikhar Ahmed could be a good alternative after his important knock for Islamabad last time out, however.
All rounder
Shoaib Malik’s batting has been gradually improving at the start of this tournament and he is 9.5 credits. He is less likely to bowl but he is also hard to ignore. Though both were quieter last time out, meanwhile, Lewis Gregory and Mohammad Wasim have already proved their value with good performances for Islamabad United.
Bowlers
That leaves plenty in the bank for the bowlers and Hasan Ali and Wahab Riaz are both nine credits and therefore worth selecting. The top-performing bowler so far, however, has been Saqib Mahmood and he is just 8.5 credits, which makes him a must pick.
Captain /Vice Captain
Saqib Mahmood is in fine wicket-taking form and worth picking after his seven wickets so far. He leads the way then, and fellow Englishman Alex Hales’ ever-dangerous batting could make the latter a good vice-captain.
PES vs ISL Dream11 Team Prediction
Batsmen:Alex Hales (vc), Haider Ali, Sherfane Rutherford, Iftikhar Ahmed
All Rounder: Lewis Gregory, Mohammad Wasim, Shoaib Malik
Wicket Keeper:Kamran Akmal
Bowler:Hasan Ali, Wahab Riaz, Saqib Mahmood (c)
Islamabad United Team News & Playing 11
ISU Team News
Islamabad United stuck with a winning side last time out and were rewarded with another victory in PSL 2020. There is unlikely to be any rush for change at Islamabad at the moment.
ISU Key Players
Alex Hales: This season’s BBL top run-scorer scored 29 from 20 balls in the first game and then 46 from 21 last time out.
Lewis Gregory: His all-round performance was key to the opening victory and, though he was less prominent last time out, it proved he is a key all-rounder.
Hasan Ali: Wickets in each of Islamabad United’s two matches so far show what he is capable of at the top of the order. He finished 1-36 last time out.
ISU Team Form
After just two games and two wins, Islamabad United are only one behind their win tally from last season. They started with a three-wicket win against Multan Sultans, in which Lewis Gregory was their star all-rounder, before a five-wicket victory against Karachi Kings last time out. Alex Hales, Iftikhar Ahmed and Hussain Talat all scored in the 40s, as Islamabad hit 197/5 with five balls to spare.
Islamabad United Predicted Playing 11
Alex Hales, Phil Salt (wk), Shadab Khan (c), Hussain Talat, Asif Ali, Iftikhar Ahmed, Lewis Gregory, Faheem Ashraf, Zafar Gohar, Hasan Ali, Mohammad Wasim
PSZ vs ISU Team Form in Last Five Matches
PSZ : WWLLL
ISU : WWLLL
Peshawar Zalmi vs Islamabad United Head to Head
Peshawar Zalmi have won their last three matches against Islamabad United, including hitting 214/5 on their way to the final in 2019. Their first meeting last season was rained off, but the rain helped Zalmi when they met in the second fixture. Shadab Khan scored 77 as Islamabad hit 195/5 but a score of 85/2 from nine overs was sufficient in reply for Zalmi to win on the DLS method.
PSZ vs ISU Head to Head Stats in T20
Matches Played
KRK Won
MS Won
Tie
No Result
12
6
6
0
0
Peshawar Zalmi vs Islamabad United Betting Odds
Islamabad United are favourites to win this game and continue their unbeaten start to the 2021 Pakistan Super League.
Who will win Peshawar Zalmi vs Islamabad United Match?
Islamabad United are favourites to win with Betway and Bet365. Both teams are in good form, but Islamabad United are yet to lose a game.
Peshawar Zalmi have achieved two brilliant chases in their last two matches but there are still concerns about their bowling, and they do have a defeat to their name where Islamabad do not so far. Islamabad United are favourites to win this game as a result.
Peshawar Zalmi vs Islamabad United Top Team Batsmen
Imam-ul-Haq is favourite with Betway to be Zalmi’s top team batsman, while Kamran Akmal is with Bet365. Imam-ul-Haq has been the more consistent so far, however.
For Islamabad United, Alex Hales remains comfortable favourite after his innings last time out.
Iftikhar Ahmed top-scored for Islamabad United last time out, but as he is down the order and as Alex Hales has found form above him in the order too, it is the Englishman who is favourite to be Islamabad United’s top team batsman. There are a number of batsmen finding form for Zalmi too, and Shoaib Malik is among the outsiders who could prove a good bet this time out.
Peshawar Zalmi vs Islamabad United Top Team Bowlers
Saqib Mahmood’s excellent bowling form means he is favourite to be Peshawar Zalmi’s top team bowler. For Islamabad United, they boast an experienced bowling line-up but Hasan Ali leads the pace department and he is favourite to be their top team bowler.
Saqib Mahmood has seven wickets in three matches so he is definitely the best bet to be Peshawar Zalmi’s top team bowler as Wahab Riaz and, especially, Mujeeb Ur Rahman struggle for form alongside him,
For Islamabad United, Hasan Ali is favourite to be their top team bowler. Shadab Khan leads the team and Lewis Gregory was in good form in the first match, but Hasan Ali remains the top choice as he leads the pace-bowling unit.
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Feb 27, 2021
19:30 IST / 14:00 GMT
National Stadium - Karachi, Pakistan
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