PES vs ISL Dream11 Prediction, PSL Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates For Eliminator 2 of PSL 2024

The winner of this match will encounter table-toppers Multan Sultans in the final at the same venue on Monday.

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Updated - 16 Mar 2024, 19:26 IST

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Peshawar Zalmi (PES) will face Islamabad United (ISL) in Eliminator 2 of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2024. The two will clash at the National Stadium in Karachi on Saturday, March 16. The winner of this match will encounter table-toppers Multan Sultans in the final at the same venue on Monday.  

Zalmi, who finished second in the league stage points table, got a second lease of life after losing to Sultans by seven wickets in the Qualifier. On the other hand, third-placed United advanced to the next round with a thrilling 39-run win over Quetta Gladiators in Eliminator 1. 

Earlier in the group stage, the two teams met twice, and both shared a win each. While Babar Azam-led Zalmi won by eight runs in a high-scoring thriller in Lahore, Shadab Khan and Co. crushed their opponents by 29 runs in Rawalpindi. Both teams have quality players in their ranks, and fans can expect a highly intense battle ahead of the summit clash.

Also Check: Eliminator 2, PES vs ISL Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match between PES vs ISL?

Match Information

Peshawar Zalmi vs Islamabad United, Eliminator 2 (loser Qualifier v winner Eliminator 1)

Pakistan Super League, 16 Mar 2024, Sat, 9:30 PM IST ,National Stadium, Karachi

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Weather Report

National Stadium, Karachi

Smoke

28.8°C

58% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

Peshawar Zalmi

L
W
W
W
L

Islamabad United

W
W
W
L
W

Players Stats in current Series

1

Babar Azam

PES - bat

569 Runs

11 Matches

2

Saim Ayub

PES - bat

345 Runs

11 Matches

3

Colin Munro

ISL - bat

326 Runs

10 Matches

4

Agha Salman

ISL - bat

310 Runs

12 Matches

5

Shadab Khan

ISL - all

305 Runs

12 Matches

6

Rovman Powell

PES - bat

228 Runs

11 Matches

1

Hussain Talat

PES - bat

200.00

1 Match

2

Azam Khan

ISL - wk

171.21

12 Matches

3

Haider Ali

ISL - bat

163.49

7 Matches

4

Naseem Shah

ISL - bowl

163.16

11 Matches

5

Aamir Jamal

PES - all

162.35

8 Matches

6

Saim Ayub

PES - bat

157.53

11 Matches

1

Naseem Shah

ISL - bowl

15 Wkts

11 Matches

2

Shadab Khan

ISL - all

14 Wkts

12 Matches

3

Imad Wasim

ISL - all

12 Wkts

12 Matches

4

Luke Wood

PES - bowl

12 Wkts

11 Matches

5

Naveen-ul-Haq

PES - bowl

9 Wkts

6 Matches

6

Salman Irshad

PES - all

9 Wkts

8 Matches

1

Khurram Shahzad

PES - bowl

6.34

2 Matches

2

Imad Wasim

ISL - all

6.61

12 Matches

3

Mehran Mumtaz

PES - bowl

6.63

5 Matches

4

Saim Ayub

PES - bat

7.46

11 Matches

5

Naseem Shah

ISL - bowl

7.57

11 Matches

6

Rumman Raees

ISL - bowl

7.95

4 Matches

Probable Playing XI

Peshawar Zalmi

Saim Ayub, Babar Azam (C), Mohammad Haris (wk), Haseebullah Khan, T Kohler-Cadmore, Rovman Powell, PI Walter, A Jamal, L Wood, Mehran Mumtaz, Salman Irshad

Bench : Khurram Shahzad, Asif Ali, Dan Mousley, Naveen-ul-Haq, L Ngidi, Noor Ahmad, Shamar Joseph, AAP Atkinson, Waqar Salamkheil, U Afridi, Mohammad Zeeshan, Sufyan Moqim, Arshad Iqbal, Aimal Khan, A Yaqoob, Hussain Talat

Islamabad United

MJ Guptill, AD Hales, Agha Salman, SH Khan (C), Azam Khan (wk), Haider Ali, IM Wasim, Faheem Ashraf, Naseem Shah, Hunain Shah, OC McCoy

Bench : Jordan Cox, C Munro, Waseem Muhammad, Shamyl Hussain, Qasim Akram, Shahab Khan, TS Mills, Rumman Raees, Matthew Forde, U Shah

Injury and availability news

Martin Guptill replaced opener Colin Munro in Islamabad United's Eliminator 1 match. The Kiwi batter is likely to continue in this role.

Pitch Report

The pitch at the National Stadium in Karachi is a balanced one that favours both batters and bowlers. The surface is more suited to pace bowlers, but spinners may also get some help as the game progresses. The average first innings score in the last five matches here is 164 and the teams batting first have won three of them.

80%

Pace Bowling

20%

Spin Bowling

50%

Batting Pitch

152

Average Score

50%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

8.5
C

Shadab Khan ISL | ALL

The Islamabad United captain is enjoying a great season with both bat and bowl in PSL 9. In 10 matches, the spin all-rounder has scored 301 runs at an average of 37.62 and picked up 10 wickets.

9
C

Babar Azam PES | BAT

Babar Azam is currently the highest run-scorer in the tournament with 544 runs from 10 matches at an average of 60.44 and a strike rate of 144.30. The former Pakistan skipper is likely to continue his red-hot form in the must-win game.

7.5
C

Imad Wasim ISL | ALL

Imad Wasim was adjudged Player of the Match for his brilliant spell of 3/12 in Eliminator 1 against Quetta Gladiators. He can also chip in some crucial runs in the lower middle order.

8.5

Naseem Shah ISL | BOWL

Naseem Shah is the key strength of Islamabad United's bowling department. The right-arm pacer is currently the top wicket-taker for his side - 12 scalps from 9 matches at an economy of 7.72.

9

Agha Salman ISL | BAT

Agha Salman is one of the top scorers of Islamabad United. The right-hander has amassed 295 runs in 10 matches at a healthy strike rate of 143.2, including two fifties.

8.5

Rovman Powell PES | BAT

Known for his power-hitting, Rovman Powell is likely to play a key role in Zalmi’s middle order in the upcoming match. The Caribbean star has so far scored 226 runs at a strike rate of 155.86 from 10 matches.

8

Azam Khan ISL | WK

United's wicketkeeper-batter has had a decent campaign so far this season, although he has not been able to crack the big runs. With his quick-fire short cameos, Azam Khan gives his team much-needed momentum in the middle stages.

8.5

Luke Wood PES | BOWL

Luke Wood has been Peshawar Zalmi's leading wicket-taker so far this season with 11 wickets from 10 matches. The English cricketer can also contribute with his batting prowess through small cameos.

9

Martin Guptill ISL | BAT

Guptill, who replaced the injured Colin Munro, scored a half-century in the Eliminator clash against the Gladiators. The Kiwi opener will use all his experience in the upcoming crucial match.

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9

Alex Hales

ISL | BAT

Alex Hales has struggled to find runs throughout the series. In the eliminator, the United opener faced 20 balls but managed to score just 23 runs.

7.5

Haseebullah Khan

PES | WK

Peshawar Zalmi's middle-order batter hasn't been able to make a mark in the tournament. Notably he has been registering single-digit scorers in the last few matches.

Last Updated On - Mar 16 2024 7:26 PM

Players
11/11

Team 1

PES

4 : 7

ISL

Credits Left
7.5/100

Head To Head
Azam Khan

8

Babar Azam
VC

9

Rovman Powell

8.5

Saim Ayub

8

Martin Guptill

9

Shadab Khan
C

8.5

Imad Wasim

7.5

Faheem Ashraf

8

Agha Salman

9

Luke Wood

8.5

Naseem Shah

8.5

Players
11/11

Team 1

PES

5 : 6

ISL

Credits Left
9/100

Grand League
Mohammad Haris
C

7.5

Azam Khan

8

Babar Azam

9

Rovman Powell

8.5

Martin Guptill

9

Aamir Jamal
VC

7.5

Shadab Khan

8.5

Imad Wasim

7.5

Agha Salman

9

Luke Wood

8.5

Hunain Shah

8

Players
11/11

Team 1

PES

3 : 8

ISL

Credits Left
9/100

Mega League
Tom Kohler-Cadmore

7

Azam Khan

8

Babar Azam

9

Martin Guptill
C

9

Shadab Khan

8.5

Imad Wasim

7.5

Agha Salman
VC

9

Luke Wood

8.5

Naseem Shah

8.5

Obed McCoy

8

Hunain Shah

8

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Players
11/11

Team 1

PES

3 : 8

ISL

Credits Left
9/100

CricTracker Special
Tom Kohler-Cadmore

7

Azam Khan

8

Babar Azam

9

Martin Guptill
C

9

Shadab Khan

8.5

Imad Wasim

7.5

Agha Salman
VC

9

Luke Wood

8.5

Naseem Shah

8.5

Obed McCoy

8

Hunain Shah

8

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