The Pakistan Super League 2024 has witnessed large crowds flocking to the stadium to witness some exhilarating matches. While defending champions Lahore are struggling, the other teams remain in contention. Today’s match between Islamabad United (ISL) and Peshawar Zalmi (PES) will feature a showdown between Shadab Khan and Babar Azam. Currently, Islamabad United (ISL) occupies the 4th position in the table with 2 points from three games. Their sole victory came on the opening day of the season against Lahore.
However, Shadab Khan expressed dissatisfaction as captain when his team suffered a controversial loss to Quetta, with a hawk-eye error depriving Islamabad United of a potential win. Peshawar Zalmi (PES) will be playing their second consecutive game after facing Lahore Qalandars on Sunday. The challenge of fatigue might be a factor as they strive to climb up the table. However, playing two back-to-back games at the Gaddafi Stadium could provide Babar Azam and his team with an advantage in familiarizing themselves with the conditions.
Match Details
Match: Islamabad United vs Peshawar Zalmi, PSL 2024, Match 13
Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Date and Time: 26th February 2024, 19:30 IST
Live Coverage Details: Fan Code
Pitch Report
The Gaddafi Stadium pitch is well-suited for batting, thanks to its flat surface and relatively short boundary sizes. Generally, teams prefer to chase at this venue in Lahore. Additionally, the flat nature of the field also offers spinners a slight advantage. Once again, dew is expected to play a significant role, and teams can likely chase down scores in the range of 160-175. The new ball may offer some movement for the pacers initially, but as it wears down, spinners are likely to find it easier to exploit the available turn.
Probable Playing XI
Peshawar Zalmi (PES): Babar Azam (c), Saim Ayub, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Rovman Powell, Mohammad Haris (wk), Dan Mousley, Asif Ali, Luke Wood, Aamer Jamal, Naveen ul-Haq
Islamabad United (ISL): Shadab Khan (C), Colin Munro, Alex Hales, Jordan Cox, Azam Khan (wk), Imad Wasim, Ali Salman, Rumman Raees, Faheem Ashraf, Naseem Shah, Tymal Mills
Dream11 Fantasy Picks
Grand League:
ISL vs PES Dream11 (Source: Twitter)
Wicket Keepers: Azam Khan, Mohammad Haris
Batters: Alex Hales, Colin Munro, Babar Azam, Sam Ayub
All- Rounders: Imad Wasim, Shadab Khan, Rovman Powell
Bowlers: Naveen -ul-Haq, Naseem Shah
Head to Head:
ISL vs PES Dream11 (Source: Twitter)
Wicket Keepers: Azam Khan, Mohammad Haris
Batters: Alex Hales, Colin Munro, Babar Azam, Sam Ayub
All- Rounders: Imad Wasim, Shadab Khan, Rovman Powell, Agha Salman
Bowlers: Naseem Shah
