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Peshawar Zalmi vs Rawalpindi Pindiz Predictions - Babar to bat Zalmi to winning start against Pindiz

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Babar Azam has scored 3 792 runs (ave 44.61) in his 98 PSL innings.
Abdullah Fazal hit seven sixes in his 41-ball 88 against Sialkot.
Can Peshawar Zalmi get off to a winning start by beating debutants Rawalpindi Pindiz?

Babar Azam hits out against England in the World Cup (Getty Images).

Peshawar Zalmi vs Rawalpindi Pindiz Predictions

Zalmi have failed to live up to their potential, but with home ground advantage I fancy them to beat out the challenge from newcomers Rawalpindi Pindiz as they have a world-class top-order.

Peshawar Zalmi vs Rawalpindi Pindiz Predictions
Head-to-Head
Peshawar Zalmi Form
Rawalpindi Pindiz Form
Peshawar Zalmi vs Rawalpindi Pindiz Team News & Squads

Peshawar Zalmi’s Babar Azam has scored 50*, 46 & 25 in his last 5 innings.
Peshawar Zalmi’s Farhan Yousaf has scored 38, 61*, 39 & 33* in his last 4 innings.
Rawalpindi Pindiz’s Abdullah Fazal has scored 72, 27, 76*, 25* & 88 in his last 5 innings.
Rawalpindi Pindiz’s Yasir Khan has scored 24, 74* & 65 in his last 4 innings.

Head-to-Head

Rawalpindi Pindiz are a new franchise, so this will be the first meeting between the two teams.

Peshawar Zalmi Form

Zalmi disappointed last season, failing to make the playoffs after finishing 5th with six defeats in their 10 matches.

Tanzid Hasan has been in great form, scoring 92, 23, 67* and 107 in his last five matches. He and Babar Azam should form a powerful opening partnership.

Kusal Mendis had had a great 12 months in whiteball cricket. He has scored 37, 32, 26, 56*, 61 and 51 in his last nine innings. Brian Bennett had an astounding World Cup, scoring 63*, 97* and 134* in his last five knocks.

Aaron Hardie, Michael Bracewell, Shahnawaz Dahani and Sufiyan Muqeem are the backbone of what is looking like a really strong bowling attack.

Rawalpindi Pindiz Form

Pindiz are making their debut in the PSL and have pulled together a strong squad that should be challenging for the playoffs.

Mohammad Rizwan is a good performer with the bat in whiteball cricket and averages 42.61 in the PSL. Shahzaib Khan is also in good form (53, 75 & 32), as is Sam Billings (34, 33, 29 & 37).

Daryl Mitchell is an explosive middle-order batter with 5 669 runs in T20s, 223 sixes and adds good value with the ball. Their bowling is strong, with the likes of Rishad Hossain, Mohammad Amir, Naseem Shah and Cole McConchie leading the attack.

Peshawar Zalmi vs Rawalpindi Pindiz Team News & Squads

Usman Khawaja has taken the place of batter Laurie Evans for Pindiz for the entire season.

Peshawar Zalmi (possible XI): Tanzid Hasan, Babar Azam (c), Kusal Mendis, Iftikhar Ahmed, Abdul Samad, Brian Bennett, Aaron Hardie, Michael Bracewell, Khurram Shahzad, Shahnawaz Dahani, Sufiyan Muqeem.

Rawalpindi Pindiz (possible XI): Shahzaib Khan, Usman Khawaja, Mohammad Rizwan (c), Daryl Mitchell, Kamran Ghulam, Daryl Mitchell, Cole McConchie, Rishad Hossain, Amad Butt, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Amir.

Verdict

Peshawar Zalmi v Pindiz

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

Abdullah Fazal is a good bet to top score for the Rawalpindi Pindiz.

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