Islamabad United vs Peshawar Zalmi 26th Match Betting Tips
League Leaders Islamabad United will face Peshawar Zalmi in match 26 of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2021 in Abu Dhabi on Thursday.
Peshawar Zalmi will be coming in feeling a little better about themselves after registering a much-needed six-wicket win against Karachi Kings in their last match which lifts them to ten points after nine matches played. The team management will be hoping that the players will be able to produce their best cricket in this final round-robin game.
On the other hand, the Islamabad United will be coming in this fixture high-on-confidence after registering three wins in a row, the last of which came against Karachi Kings where they went on to win by eight wickets.
The management will be hoping that the side can continue their good momentum and retain their top spot in the league table.
Islamabad United Form and Team News
After registering three victories on a spin, Islamabad United will still go for some changes in the playing XI. Muhammad Musa will come into the side in place of Mohammad Wasim Jr, who conceded lot of runs in the previous game.
In the batting department, the franchise will be heavily relying on the likes of opener Colin Munro, in-form Iftikhar Ahmed, middle-order batsman Asif Ali and all-rounder Shadab Khan to score the bulk of the runs.
In the previous match, Colin Munro was the star performer with the bat. Chasing 190 runs for victory, Munro showed positive from the start and picked up boundaries at regular intervals. Left-hander put on a match-winning partnership with Iftikhar Ahmed to see Islamabad United in the penultimate overs of the innings.
On the bowling front, the onus will be on the likes of pacers Hasan Ali, Akif Javed along with the spin duo of Shadab Khan, Fawad Ahmed to produce timely breakthroughs.
Peshawar Zalmi Form and Team News
After registering a much-needed win against Karachi Kings, Peshawar Zalmi are unlikely to make too many changes in the playing XI for the final round-robin match against an in-form opposition like Islamabad United.
The form of wicketkeeper-batsman Kamran Akmal —who perished for a low score in the previous match—will remain a cause of concern for the team management. He has only managed to score 173 runs in nine innings at an average of 19.22 so far in the PSL 2021.
In the previous game, the management decided to include pacer Sameen Gul to strengthen the fast-bowling department in the match against the Kings.
In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of opener Hazratullah Zazai, wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal, middle-duo order of Shoaib Malik and Sherfane Rutherford to score the bulk of the runs.
On the bowling front, the onus will be on the likes of pacer Wahab Riaz, Sameen Gul and leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed to produce timely breakthroughs.
Odds by Casumo
According to the Casumo sportsbook, Islamabad United will be favorites to win the 26th game of the Pakistan Super League to be played at Sheikh Zayed Stadium. For the 26th PSL game, Islamabad United are placed at 1.77 odds, whereas Peshawar Zalmi are placed at 1.97 odds.
Our Tipsters Angle
Coming into this fixture, Islamabad United are in the in-form team after winning three matches in a row.
With top-order duo of Colin Munro and Iftikhar Ahmed delivering another splendid performance, Islamabad United will be looking to keep their winning record intact in this fixture.
On the other hand, Peshawar Zalmi will have to bat exceedingly to get a positive result out of this final round-robin game.
Therefore, the prediction is for Islamabad United to register a comfortable win over Peshawar Zalmi.
Tip 1- Peshawar Zalmi’s formidable record against Islamabad United
Despite suffering from inconsistency with the bat and ball in this UAE leg of PSL, Peshawar Zalmi will take heart from the fact that they have a decent head-to-head record against Islamabad United.
Both teams have competed 14 times in the history of the PSL where the Peshawar Zalmi have fared better with 7 wins compared to Islamabad’s 6 victories.
In the last five matches between the teams, Peshawar’s record is even more superior where they went on to win on four occasions.
Given their recent formidable head-to-head record, we expect Peshawar Zalmi to beat Islamabad United by a close [email protected]
Tip 2- Colin Munro to continue ominous form for Islamabad United
New Zealand opener has been nothing short of sensational this season. The 34-year old has notched up two half-centuries in the competition. In the previous game, Munro scored a blistering 88 not out to help Islamabad maintain their winning streak in the tournament.
In the four matches played in UAE leg of PSL, Munro has accumulated 193 runs at a strike rate of 175.45.
Given his majestic performances at the top of the innings, we expect Colin Munro to score 45 runs or more in this [email protected].
Conclusion
Expect Islamabad United to beat Peshawar Zalmi and extend their lead in the points table.
- Peshawar Zalmi to beat Islamabad United by a close margin-Peshawar Zalmi @3.00.
- Colin Munro to score 45 runs or more in this contest- Islamabad United @2.50.
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