PSL 2023, PSZ vs ISU: Preview, Prediction and Fantasy Tips
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Babar Azam will be in action [Source: Twitter]
On Thursday, Peshawar Zalmi and Islamabad United will cross swords against each other in the twelfth game of the ongoing Pakistan Super League. The match is scheduled at the National Bank Cricket Arena in Karachi.
Team Preview: Peshawar Zalmi
Peshawar Zalmi have had a decent PSL campaign, placed third with two wins in three matches.
They had a terrific start to the tournament, sealing a close two-run win against Karachi Kings in the second match of the league.
However, they failed to sustain their winning run, succumbing to a crushing 56-run defeat to Multan Sultans in the next fixture.
But riding on Rovman Powell and Jimmy Neesham's magnificent cameo, they steamrolled Quetta Gladiators by four wickets in the third game.
So, moving on to this game, Babar Azam and co would like to secure their third win of the season.
Team Preview: Islamabad United
On the other hand, Islamabad United had a poor start to their PSL 2023 campaign, incurring a four-wicket defeat to Karachi Kings in their first encounter.
However, they made a remarkable comeback, defeating Multan Sultans by 52 runs in their subsequent fixture.
While Colin Munro and Rassie van der Dussen have starred with the bat, Rumman Raees and Tom Curran have spearheaded their bowling attack to perfection.
So, Shadab Khan and co will like to sustain their winning momentum when they enter the field on Thursday.
Match Details
Date and Time: February 23, 07.30 PM IST
Venue: National Bank Cricket Arena, Karachi
Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network and Sony LIV
Pitch Report: The surface in Karachi traditionally remains flat with ample assistance for batters. However, it also helps the spinners to a decent extent. Additionally, as teams batting first have won four out of six matches here, the toss-winner will likely opt to bat first.
Probable Playing XIs
Peshawar Zalmi: Mohammad Haris (WK), Babar Azam (C), Saim Ayub, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Rovman Powell, Jimmy Neesham, Dasun Shanaka, Wahab Riaz, Usman Qadir, Arshad Iqbal, Sufiyan Muqeem
Islamabad United: Paul Stirling, Hasan Nawaz, Rassie van der Dussen, Colin Munro, Shadab Khan (C), Azam Khan, Faheem Ashraf, Tom Curran, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Rumman Raees, Abrar Ahmed
Cricket Exchange Fantasy Tips
Wicket-Keeper: Azam Khan
Batters: Babar Azam, Colin Munro, Rovman Powell/Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Rassie van der Dussen
All-Rounders: Jimmy Neesham, Shadab Khan
Bowlers: Usman Qadir, Tom Curran, Rumman Raees, Wahab Riaz
Captain: Babar Azam
Vice-Captain: Shadab Khan/Colin Munro
Prediction
Peshawar Zalmi look more balanced on both batting and bowling fronts, and will, therefore, emerge victorious in this match.
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