PSL 2021: Islamabad United vs Peshawar Zalmi Match Prediction – Who will win today’s Eliminator 2?

Preview

Islamabad United, after winning five matches in a row in the 2021 Pakistan Super League (PSL), lost to the Multan Sultans by 31 runs in the Qualifier.

However, Shadab Khan and Co would be getting another chance to qualify for the final as they face the Peshawar Zalmi in the Eliminator 2 on Tuesday. In the first round, both teams won a game apiece against each other.

In their last meeting, the two teams went on a run-scoring spree before the United came out trumps. The Zalmi, in the meantime, would be going into the contest on the back of a five-wicket win over Karachi Kings in the Eliminator 1.

Match Details

Match – Islamabad United vs Peshawar Zalmi – Eliminator 2

Venue – Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi

Time – 09:30 PM IST, 04:00 PM GMT

Where to watch live – Sony Sports Network, Sony LIV

Pitch Report

The pitch in Abu Dhabi has been a fairly decent one for batting and bowlers have also gotten a fair amount of assistance from the surface. In the games, which have started in the daytime, the teams, batting first have had an advantage as chasing hasn’t been easy. Hence, batting first should be the way forward in the must-win encounter for both teams.

Avg first innings score: 170 (18 matches in PSL 2021 at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 7, Lost – 11, Tied – 0

Playing combination for ISL vs PES

Islamabad United

Predicted XI

Islamabad United, Colin Munro, Muhammad Akhlaq (wk), Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Hussain Talat, Asif Ali, Hasan Ali, Ali Khan, Mohammad Wasim, Akif Javed

Bench: Rohail Nazir, Muhammad Musa, Fawad Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Umar Amin, Zafar Gohar, Brandon King, Ahmed Safi Abdullah, Zeeshan Zameer

Peshawar Zalmi

Predicted XI

Hazratullah Zazai, Kamran Akmal (wk), Haider Ali, Shoaib Malik, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Abrar Ahmed, Wahab Riaz, Umaid Asif, Mohammad Irfan, Sameen Gul

Bench: David Miller, Fabian Allen, Mohammad Imran, Fidel Edwards, Imam-ul-Haq, Amad Butt, Bismillah Khan, Waqar Salamkheil, Mohammad Aamir Khan

ISL vs PES Head-to-Head

Overall

Played –15 | Islamabad United – 7 | Peshawar Zalmi – 7 | N/R – 1

Probable best batsman of the match

Usman Khawaja — Islamabad United

Usman Khawaja has been impressive for the United thus far in the tournament. In six matches, the left-hander has churned out 245 runs at an average and strike rate of 61.25 and 154.08 respectively. In the last match against the Sultans, scored in the 70s and looked in good touch, though his team lost. The Zalmi would remember the damage he caused the last time he faced them.

Probable best bowler of the match

Hasan Ali — Islamabad United

Hasan Ali has arguably been the standout bowler for the United in the T20 league. In nine games, he is their leading wicket-taker with 12 scalps at an average of 18.83. Moreover, with an economy rate of 6.27- the best among his teammates- he has shown how effective he can be at various stages of a match. The speedster has also gotten a fair amount of assistance from the other bowlers.

Today’s match prediction: The team, batting second to win the match.

Disclaimer: This 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.