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Peshawar Zalmi vs Islamabad United Predictions - Babar Azam to blast United attack apart

Simon Lewis
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Peshawar Zalmi enter their PSL match against Islamabad United in remarkable form, having secured an impressive seven-match winning streak before a loss to Qalandars. Babar Azam leads with 485 runs, while Kusal Mendis shines with consistent high scores. In contrast, Islamabad United rebounded from a defeat with two consecutive wins, featuring a remarkable performance by Mark Chapman. Pitch conditions appear mixed but batting second might be advantageous. Stake in Peshawar Zalmi with Babar Azam as the top scorer, while Mark Chapman may lead for Islamabad.

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  • Babar Azam has scored 71*, 100*, 25 & 59 runs in his last 4 innings.
  • Mark Chapman hit 6 sixes in his 33-ball 69* against the Sultans.
  • Can Peshawar Zalmi clinch a well-deserved spot in the final by beating Islamabad United in the Qualifier?
Babar Azam
Babar Azam has scored consistently during the PSL (Getty Images).

Peshawar Zalmi vs Islamabad United Predictions


Zalmi are in incredible form, remaining unbeaten until the last group match against the Qalandars. Zalmi finished three points above second-placed United in the table, with the latter losing three of their nine completed matches.

  • Peshawar Zalmi’s Babar Azam (485 runs, ave 80.83) is 2nd in the PSL runs list.
  • Peshawar Zalmi’s Kusal Mendis has scored 68, 21, 83 & 80* in his last 5 innings.
  • Islamabad United’s Mark Chapman hit 40, 24*, 42, 23 & 69* in his last 5 innings.
  • Islamabad United’s Sameer Minhas has scored 22, 58 & 27* in his last 5 innings.

Head-to-Head


Peshawar Zalmi have won one and lost three of their last five PSL matches against Islamabad United. The other match was rained-off, which was their group match earlier this season.  

Peshawar Zalmi Form


After their first match of the season was rained out, Zalmi went on a seven-match winning streak that ended when they lost their last group match of the season to the Qalandars.

Zalmi put in a good effort with the bat to post 199/4 against the Qalandars, Michael Bracewell top-scoring with 83 off 45 balls, with Babar Azam again in the runs (59 off 45 balls).

The Qalandars slipped home for a six-wicket win with three balls in hand despite losing regular wickets in the face of good bowling from the Zalmi attack. The wickets were spread across four Zalmi bowlers, with Khurram Shahzad (1/22, econ 7.33) the pick of the attack.

Islamabad United Form


Islamabad bounced back from defeat to Rawalpindiz to win their last two group matches. Their last match was a 4-wicket win over the Sultans.

United struggled to contain the Sultans batters on a good wicket, with the seven wickets to fall being spread across United’s six bowlers, along with a run out. Imad Wasim (1/23, econ 5.75) was the pick of the United bowlers.

United recovered from 72/3 in the 8th over to hit their target for the loss of six wickets in the 19th over. Mark Chapman’s 33-ball 69* (10 boundaries) was the difference between the two teams.

Peshawar Zalmi vs Islamabad United Team News & Squads


The pitch has offered something for both batters and bowlers during PSL 2026, making conditions slightly difficult to predict. Some matches have produced big totals, while others have been slower and harder for stroke-making. With this clash being played under lights, batting could become easier as the game progresses, so the toss and opportunity to bat second could be a major factor in deciding this match.

Kusal Mendis looks the key batting threat after enjoying a superb tournament with the bat, topping 500 runs to sit first in the PSL run charts. Peshawar Zalmi will hope he delivers again in this high-pressure Qualifier. With the ball, Sufiyan Muqeem stands out as the danger man. The left-arm wrist spinner has taken 19 wickets in nine matches, and any turn in the surface could make him a major factor.

Peshawar Zalmi Possible XI: James Vince, Babar Azam (c), Kusal Mendis, Farhan Yousaf, Iftikhar Ahmed, Michael Bracewell, Abdul Samad, Khurram Shahzad, Sufiyan Muqeem, Mohammad Basit, Ali Raza.

Islamabad United Possible XI: Devon Conway, Sameer Minhas, Mohsin Riaz, Shadab Khan (c), Mark Chapman, Haider Ali, Faheem Ashraf, Chris Green, Imad Wasim, Salman Mirza, Salman Irshad.

Verdict

I am backing Peshawar Zalmi to win. I am also backing Babar Azam to top score for Peshawar Zalmi.

Mark Chapman is a good bet to top score for Islamabad United.
      
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