ISL vs PES: Fan2Play Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Pitch Report and Injury Update for PSL 2021, Eliminator 2

Match Details

Islamabad United and Peshawar Zalmi will cross swords in the high-voltage Eliminator 2 of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2021. The encounter takes place at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday (June 22).

This match will get underway at 9:30 PM IST and will be streamed live on Sony LIV.

Preview

With a place in the final at stakes, both teams must leave no stones unturned to clinch this contest. Islamabad United, who finished the league stage as table-toppers, must be gutted after their 31-run defeated against Multan Sultans in the Qualifier. They never really looked in the hunt as Mohammad Rizwan’s men walked away with an easy win. However, the Shadab Khan-led side now has a chance for redemption.

On the other hand, Peshawar Zalmi made a place in this contest by defeating Karachi Kings by five wickets in Eliminator 1. With the Peshawar-based side needing 176 runs for victory, the match went right down to the wire, but the Wahab Riaz-led side eventually crossed the line in the penultimate ball of the game. However, they shouldn’t be complacent against Islamabad United.

Predicted Playing XIs for ISL vs PES

Islamabad United

Usman Khawaja, Colin Munro, Rohail Nazir (WK), Shadab Khan (C), Iftikhar Ahmed, Asif Ali, Hussain Talat, Hasan Ali, Akif Javed, Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Wasim Jr

Peshawar Zalmi

Kamran Akmal (WK), Hazratullah Zazai, Imam ul Haq, Shoaib Malik, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Wahab Riaz (C), Umaid Asif, Mohammad Imran, Mohammad Irfan, Khalid Usman

Captaincy Picks for ISL vs PES

Usman Khawaja

The Islamabad United opener has been in red-hot form lately and would be raring to shine in this knock-out clash. Usman Khawaja likes to attack the bowlers from outset, and his tendency of staying at the crease for long makes him an even more lethal weapon. The southpaw even scored a 40-ball 70 in his last outing, and the Peshawar Zalmi bowlers must beware of him.

Wahab Riaz

Peshawar Zalmi skipper Wahab Riaz is another player who can shine in this contest. The left-arm pacer has indeed aged like fine wine and only seems to get more lethal with time. Riaz has bowled several spectacular spells this season and won’t mind shining at the big stage. Notably, his tally of 16 wickets in 10 outings is the third-highest for any bowler this season.

Fan2Play Fantasy Cricket Tips

2-Player Team

Kamran Akmal (C), Hasan Ali

3-Player Team

Usman Khawaja (C), Shoaib Malik, Colin Munro

4-Player Team

Asif Ali, Wahab Riaz (C), Shadab Khan, Umaid Asif

11-Player Team

Kamran Akmal, Usman Khawaja (C), Colin Munro, Asif Ali, Hussain Talat, Umaid Asif, Shadab Khan, Faheem Ashraf, Wahab Riaz (VC), Hasan Ali, Mohammad Imran

Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.