PSL 2024 ISL vs PES: Match 20 Fantasy Predictions, Tips, Teams, Pitch Report & Top Picks
ISL vs PES, PSL 2024: Fantasy Tips for the 20th Match (Source: x.com)
Islamabad United (ISL) and Peshawar Zalmi (PES) collide against each other in the ongoing ninth season of the Pakistan Super League (PSL 2024). The 20th match is all set to be played on Monday, March 04th, 2024, at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi at 7:30 PM IST.
Ahead of the game, here is a look at the top player picks, pitch report, fantasy tips, predictions, and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match.
ISL vs PES - Head-to-Head Stats
Zalmi is just ahead in terms of victories in these fixtures. Peshawar has managed to win 12 out of the 22 PSL matches played between the two sides.
| Matches | Islamabad United Won | Peshawar Zalmi Won | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | 10 | 12 | 0 |
ISL vs PES - Pitch Report
Rawalpindi dishes out one of the flattest surfaces in Pakistan. With shorter boundaries and flat deck, it has been a batting-friendly surface especially in T20 encounters.
Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi (Domestic T20 Records)
Matches: 18
Matches won batting first: 7
Matches won batting second: 11
Average first innings total: 190
Fantasy Value from Pitch Report
- Picking up spin bowlers from the side that bowls first may be beneficial.
- Big-hitters from either side could well be profitable.
ISL vs PES - Fantasy Cricket Tips
Scenario: If Islamabad United field first
Chasing sides have won more matches than teams batting first in T20 matches at this venue. If Islamabad wins the toss, they will also look to bowl first considering the past results and also the weather around. Batting second will definitely help in a rain-curtailed encounter. The bowling will be handled by skipper Shadab Khan and Naseem Shah who have managed to pick up the most wickets so far for their side.
In the batting department, the trio of Colin Munro, Alex Hales and Agha Salman will be crucial if Islamabad are up against a big target.
Scenario: If Peshawar Zalmi field first
The Zalmi would also like to field first here. The leg spinner Arif Yaqoob picked up a five-wicket haul against this United side only in Peshawar's last completed game. He along with Luke Wood and Salman Irshad would be key for Zalmi in picking up wickets. The batting will rely on the captain Babar Azam and youngster Saim Ayub.
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ISL vs PES - Winner Predictions
Peshawar Zalmi has slightly better record against Islamabad United in PSL and they are also ahead of them in the current points table. So the Zalmi might pip the United in this fixture.
ISL vs PES - Top Player Picks
Salman Agha has been in the inform man for Islamabad United (Source: x.com)
Agha Salman (ISL)
Agha Salman has been the leading run-scorer so far for United in PSL 9. The right-handed batter has amassed 188 runs at an average of 63 with two half-centuries to his name. United would hope he continues his good form in this fixture as well.
Colin Munro (ISL)
Colin Munro is just behind Salman in terms of runs scoring for Islamabad. The left-handed New Zealander has racked up 186 runs and is averaging 37.2 which also includes two fifties. Munro is a vital cog along with Salman in this batting line-up.
Babar Azam has been in tremendous form with the bat (Source: x.com)
Babar Azam (PES)
Peshawar Zalmi skipper Babar Azam is the leading run-getter of the ongoing campaign so far. The stylish right-handed player has smashed 330 runs at a solid average of 83 with one century and two half-centuries. Notably, Babar's hundred (111*) came against United only last time out.
Saim Ayub (ISL)
Saim Ayub has hit the second-most runs after Babar for Zalmi thus far. The 21-year old opening batter has mustered 175 runs at an average of 35 with one fifty under his belt. Ayub's scores read as 42, 0, 7, 88, and 38 in PSL 9.
ISL vs PES - Differential Picks
Alex Hales (ISL)
Experienced campaigner Alex Hales has scored over 100 runs and is averaging 27. The right-handed opening batter has got starts in almost each game with scores of 36, 2, 21, and 47. Hales could be the differential pick for this contest against Peshawar Zalmi.
Rovman Powell (PES)
West Indian Rovman Powell is also averaging 27 with the bat. Powell has also got starts in almost all games with scores of 17, 39, 23, 46, and 8. Powell bats lower down the order but considering his form and power, he can change the momentum of the game in some time with his brutal hitting.
ISL vs PES - Fantasy Expert Advice
Keeping in mind the playing conditions and probable-XI, a combination of 1-4-3-3 would be perfect and ideal for the game.
ISL vs PES - Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues
Wicketkeeper: Azam Khan
Batters: Alex Hales, Colin Munro, Babar Azam, Saim Ayub
All-rounders: Shadab Khan, Agha Salman, Rovman Powell
Bowlers: Naseem Shah, Luke Wood, Salman Irshad
Captain: Babar Azam
Vice-captain: Colin Munro
Islamabad United: 6 Players, Peshawar Zalmi: 5 Players
ISL vs PES - Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/Grand Leagues
Wicketkeepers: Jordan Cox, Mohammad Haris
Batters: Babar Azam, Saim Ayub, Asif Ali
All-rounders: Agha Salman, Imad Wasim, Paul Walter
Bowlers: Hunain Shah, Arif Yaqoob, Salman Irshad
Captain: Babar Azam
Vice-captain: Agha Salman
Islamabad United: 4 Players, Peshawar Zalmi: 7 Players
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