ISL vs PES Match Prediction: Who Will Win Today’s PSL Match?



ISL vs PES winner prediction [Source: @grassrootscric, @Team_BabarAzam/X]ISL vs PES winner prediction [Source: @grassrootscric, @Team_BabarAzam/X]

This evening, Islamabad United (ISL) will lock horns with Peshawar Zalmi in match 5 of the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) season. The high-voltage encounter will be played at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. 

Led by Shadab Khan, Islamabad United had a magnificent start to their PSL 2025 campaign, securing a clinical victory over Lahore Qalandars in the tournament opener. On the contrary, Peshawar Zalmi were abysmal on their maiden PSL 2025 outing, losing to Quetta Gladiators by 80 runs. 

Having said that, the Zalmi have several impactful players who can give the United a run for their money. As two star-studded teams are set to collide, let's analyse and predict the winner of the contest. 

ISL vs PES Predicted Top Performers

Player
Roles
Islamabad United
Colin Munro
Batter
Salman Ali Agha
All-rounder
Jason Holder
All-rounder
Peshawar Zalmi
Babar Azam
Batter
Sufyan Muqeem
Bowler
Mitchell Owen
Batter

ISL vs PES: Predicted Game Changers

Shadab Khan

Islamabad United's captain Shadab Khan enjoyed stellar success with the ball in the last game, derailing the Qalandars with a sensational three-wicket haul. With the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium's pitch assisting the spinners, Shadab could once again be a game-changer with the ball. 

Apart from striking at crucial junctures, Shadab Khan can be handy with his power-hitting in the middle and death overs. 

Saim Ayub

Peshawar Zalmi's swashbuckling opener Saim Ayub had a fabulous start to the PSL 2025 season, slamming a blistering fifty in the last game against Quetta Gladiators. He showcased exemplary form, and if he survives the first few overs, Saim Ayub can be a game-changer with the bat for his team in this match. 

Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium Pitch Report

The surface at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium has favoured the batters and spinners in the PSL 2025 so far. While the venue has witnessed two 200-plus totals out of six innings, the spinners have bagged 60 per cent of the total wickets fallen here this season. So, a track with even pace, bounce and some turn is expected in Rawalpindi. 

ISL vs PES Toss Prediction

The chasing sides have lost two out of the first three matches at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. However, as it's an evening game, the track might remain more or less the same throughout the match. Therefore, despite the teams batting first winning two matches, the toss-winner could bowl first. 

ISL vs PES Predicted Score Today

1st Innings: 190-200

2nd Innings: 180-190

ISL vs PES Win Probability

[Source: Crex App][Source: Crex App]

Fans shared their opinion on CREX App and Peshawar Zalmi have been voted in majority to win the fifth PSL 2025 match against Islamabad United. 

OneCricket’s Prediction

Although Peshawar Zalmi had some really impactful players, Islamabad United are the favourites to win this contest, thanks to their all-round core and explosive batting unit.