PSL 2025: Match 5, PES vs ISL Match Prediction – Who will win today’s PSL match between PES vs ISL?

Match Overview

Peshawar Zalmi and Islamabad United will face each other in the 5th match of the PSL 2025. Their match is set to take place at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi, on April 14 at 8:30 PM (IST). Both teams have had contrasting starts to their campaign so far. While Peshawar suffered a huge loss against Quetta Gladiators, Islamabad United beat Lahore Qalandars. 

PSL 2025 will take place from April 11 to May 18 for five weeks. Peshawar lost by a huge margin of 80 runs to Quetta and will hope to claim their first win of the tournament. On the other hand, Islamabad overcame Lahore by 8 wickets with their brilliant bowling performance. They might start as the favorites to beat Peshawar in the upcoming match. 

Both teams have some of the best players in the world in their lineup. While PES has the likes of Babar Azam, Saim Ayub, Alzarri Joseph, and others in their lineup, QUE has Naseem Shah, Shadab Khan, Imad Wasim, and others. One can expect a good fight between bat and ball, leading to a close finish.

PES vs ISL Match Details

Rawalpindi Stadium Pitch Report

The Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi has one of the best surfaces for bowlers. In T20 cricket, both pacers and spinners have usually dominated the batters over the years. In the first match of the season, 216 was posted and the chasing side lost by 80 runs. Due to the slow nature of the surface, spinners had a field day.

Chasing totals might be difficult due to a lack of dew and the slowness of the surface. The team winning the toss would love to bat first and post a big total. For batters, the key would be to make the most of the Powerplay overs and rotate strike in the middle overs. Bowlers need to operate a good line and length to trouble the batters.

Also Check: PES vs ISL Live Score, Match 5

Head-to-Head Record

ISL and PES have faced each other 25 times in the PSL history. Neither of them has any upper hand, as both teams have 12 wins and losses each to their name. While one of their games had no result, Islamabad beat Peshawar in their previous encounter.

PES vs ISL Predicted Playing XIs

Peshawar Zalmi (PES):

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

Islamabad United (ISL):

Sahibzada Farhan, Andries Gous, Colin Munro, Agha Salman, Azam Khan (WK), Muhammad Shahzad, Imad Wasim, Shadab Khan (C), Jason Holder, Riley Meredith, Naseem Shah.

PES vs ISL Probable Best Performers

Probable Best Batter: Saim Ayub

Peshawar Zalmi's Saim Ayub could be the best batter of the night. In the match against Quetta Gladiators, the Southpaw scored 50(38) while chasing 217, which included 3 fours and 4 sixes. He is going through a purple patch in the last few months and will hence be a favorite to continue his form, build on the momentum, and continue to score runs.

Probable Best Bowler: Shadab Khan

Shadab Khan bowled a good spell in the match against Lahore Qalandars. The Islamabad skipper claimed 3/25 in his 3.2 overs, including the wickets of Sam Billings, Sikandar Raza, and Haris Rauf. As Rawalpindi has a bit of assistance in it for the spinners, Shadab could be key for his side. If the batters take risks against him, the leg spinner might take a lot of wickets.

Today's Match Prediction: Team batting first to win the match

Scenario 1

• Peshawar Zalmi win the toss and bat
• PP Score - 45 to 55 for the loss of 2 wickets
• PES - 155 to 160
• PES to win the match

Scenario 2

• Islamabad United win the toss and bat
• PP score - 60 to 65 for the loss of a wicket
• ISL - 180 to 185
• ISL to win the match

Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.