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IU vs PZ Match 5 Statistical Preview: Key Stats, Records And Head To Head Ahead Of The PSL 2025 Clash

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IU vs PZ Preview [Source: @76Shadabkhan, @PeshawarZalmi/x.com]IU vs PZ Preview [Source: @76Shadabkhan, @PeshawarZalmi/x.com]

The action in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 continues to heat up as Islamabad United (IU) lock horns with Peshawar Zalmi (PZ) in Match 5 on Monday, April 14 at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. The highly anticipated clash is set to get underway at 8:30 PM IST.

Islamabad United started their season on the front foot, brushing aside Lahore Qalandars with an eight-wicket win. They looked sharp with both bat and ball and will be riding high on confidence as they aim to make it two wins in two.

On the other hand, it was a nightmare start for Babar Azam-led Peshawar Zalmi. Chasing a massive 217-run target in their opener, they crumbled under pressure and lost by a massive 80 runs. They will be desperate to get off the mark and avoid slipping further behind in the points table.

IU vs PZ Head To Head Overview

It has been neck-and-neck between these two sides over the years. Out of 24 matches played in PSL history, Islamabad United and Peshawar Zalmi have won 12 matches each. With scores tied, this clash becomes all the more important to tip the scales.

Islamabad United And Peshawar Zalmi Probable Playing XI

Islamabad United

Sahibzada Farhan, Andries Gous, Colin Munro, Salman Ali Agha, Shadab Khan (c), Azam Khan (wk), Imad Wasim, Jason Holder, Naseem Shah, Muhammad Shahzad, Riley Meredith.

Peshawar Zalmi

Saim Ayub, Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Haris (wk), Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Hussain Talat, Max Bryant, Mitchell Owen, Alzarri Joseph, Sufiyan Muqeem, Mohammad Ali, Ali Raza.

Top Run-Scorers In IU vs PZ

We are considering only the players present in the current squad.

Mohammad Haris

Mohammad Haris has been a livewire with the bat as he has scored 278 runs in 8 matches at an average of 34.75 and a jaw-dropping strike rate of 186.57, including two fifties. He has got the firepower to turn games on their head.

Babar Azam

Babar Azam has piled up 275 runs in 6 matches against IU at a stellar average of 68.75 and a strike rate of 143.97, including a brilliant 111* and two fifties. He loves batting against Islamabad.

Shadab Khan

Shadab Khan has quietly stacked up 269 runs in 16 innings against Peshawar at a strike rate of 135.85 with two fifties to his name. He is one of those players who always finds a way to be in the thick of things.

Top Wicket-Takers In IU vs PZ

We are considering only the players present in the current squad.

Shadab Khan

Shadab Khan again tops the chart with 23 wickets in 18 matches in IU vs PZ, proving his worth with the ball too. His average of 24.60 and economy of 8.20 show he knows how to break partnerships and put the brakes on.

Naseem Shah

Naseem Shah may be new to this rivalry but he is already made his presence felt, picking up 5 wickets in just 3 matches at a strike rate of 14.4 and economy of 7.33. He is quick, dangerous and always in the game.

Saim Ayub

Saim Ayub has also chipped in with the ball, taking 5 wickets in 3 bowling appearances across 6 games against IU. His 2/15 remains his best and shows he can contribute in more ways than one.

IU vs PZ Key Stats

Islamabad United’s Key Records

  • Islamabad United have won their last two matches against Peshawar Zalmi.
  • They have played 14 matches at Rawalpindi Stadium, winning 7 and losing 7.
  • Shadab Khan is the leading run-scorer at the venue, scoring 448 runs in 14 matches at a strike rate of 158.30, with 4 fifties to his name.
  • Naseem Shah has claimed 9 wickets in 9 matches at the ground at an economy of 7.41.
  • Shadab also leads with the ball at the venue, picking up 13 wickets in 14 games at an economy of 9.53.

Peshawar Zalmi’s Key Records

  • PZ have lost their last two games against Islamabad United.
  • They have played 13 matches at Rawalpindi, winning 8 and losing 5, a solid record they’ll look to build on.
  • Babar Azam has been in beast mode at this venue, amassing 425 runs in just 10 matches at a strike rate of 151.78, including five fifties and a century.
  • Saim Ayub, with the ball, has picked up 5 wickets in 9 games at Rawalpindi, bowling at an economy of 8.81.

Records Which Could Be Broken In IU vs PZ Match 5 Of PSL 2025

  • Colin Munro needs 24 runs to complete 1500 runs in PSL.
  • Shadab Khan is just 60 runs shy of completing 1300 runs in PSL.
  • The Islamabad skipper also needs 6 wickets to reach 100 wickets in the league, a major milestone.
  • Imad Wasim needs 7 sixes to complete 50 sixes in PSL.
  • Saim Ayub is also on the brink, needing 5 sixes to complete his 50 sixes tally in PSL.
  • Shadab needs 10 more runs to become the second-highest run-scorer in Islamabad vs Peshawar matches.