PSL 2025 PES vs ISL Match 5 Prediction, Head to Head, Pitch Report

The defending champions Islamabad United (ISL) and Peshawar Zalmi (PES) square off in Match No. 5 of the Pakistan Super League (PSL 2025) at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.

Islamabad United defeated Lahore Qalandars by eight wickets to start the season. Shadab Khan (3 for 25) and Jason Holder (4 for 26) bowled out the opposition for 139 thanks to their outstanding bowling performances. Then, with 14 balls remaining, Colin Munro sealed the victory with 59 not out in 42 balls. In their opening match, Peshawar Zalmi lost to Quetta Gladiators by 80 runs, which was a disappointing performance. They lost three batsmen in the first four overs while chasing 217. Hussain Talat (35 off 19) and Saim Ayub (50 off 38) retaliated, but another collapse ended Zalmi's pursuit. 

PSL 2025 PES vs ISL Match 5 Details:

Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium Pitch Report:

Bowlers receive little to no help on the mostly flat wickets at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. In two of the previous three games played here, the team batting first has scored more than 210. Due to the dew factor, the teams will favor chasing.

Weather Report:

The temperature is expected to be approximately 26 degrees Celsius, and the weather will be clear and warm. 

Head to Head:

PES vs ISL Predicted Playing XIs:

Peshawar Zalmi (PES): Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Hussain Talat, Max Bryant, Mitchell Owen, Alzarri Joseph, Mohammad Ali, Sufiyan Muqeem, Ali Raza, Babar Azam (C), Saim Ayub, and Mohammad Haris (WK).

Islamabad United (ISL): Azam Khan (WK), Muhammad Shahzad, Imad Wasim, Shadab Khan (C), Jason Holder, Riley Meredith, Naseem Shah, Sahibzada Farhan, Andries Gous, Colin Munro, and Agha Salman.

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