IU vs PZ Dream11 Prediction Today | Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report – PSL 2025, 5th Match

Match Preview

The 10th edition of the Pakistan Super League is underway and the reigning champions, Islamabad United, will take on Peshawar Zalmi for match number 5 on Monday.

Islamabad has been the most successful teams in the PSL, lifting the title for a record 3 times, including the last season. Peshawar on the other hand managed to reach Eliminator 2 last time but were knocked out by Islamabad. They will now look to avenge that loss here.

Team Stats

Islamabad United	Vs	Peshawar Zalmi
10	Matches Played	10
80%	Win	60%
175	Average Score	177
232	Highest Score	211
143	Lowest Score	136

Head to Head Record

Teams	Matches Won
Islamabad United	5
Peshawar Zalmi	5

Probable Playing XI

Islamabad United Expected Playing 11

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

Peshawar Zalmi Expected Playing 11

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

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Injuries & Illnesses

There are no injuries to report from either squad

Pitch Report & Weather Conditions

The Rawalpindi stadium usually offers an excellent batting surface and we expect a high-scoring match. The flat surface offers excellent pace and bounce, and the batsmen will be able to play their shots with ease. The quicker bowlers will get some help with the new ball while the spinners are likely to struggle.

The weather will be clear and there is no chance of rain. However, we might see some dew on the field during the second innings.

IU vs PZ Dream11 Top Picks

Wicketkeeper

We are picking up Tom Kohler-Cadmore for this position as he has an excellent record in the T20 format. He is known for his explosive batting and if he gets going, Kohler-Cadmore could play a big knock.

Batters

As the venue is known to be batsmen-friendly, we are picking up quite a few batsmen for this match. Babar Azam, Saim Ayub, Colin Munro, and Sahibzada Farhan make it to our XI.

All Rounders

As is the case with all T20 games, all-rounders are the backbone of any team and there are quite a few to choose from here. Imad Wasim, Salman Agha, and Shadab Khan are our top picks.

Bowlers

The bowlers are likely to struggle in this match. However, we are selecting Naseem Shah, Jason Holder, and Sufiyan Muqeem for our team.

IU vs PZ Captain and Vice-Captain Choices

Captain

We are selecting Saim Ayub for this post. He was in good touch during the first match and struck a sublime half-century. He has plenty of experience playing in the PSL and could continue playing well.

Vice-Captain

Shadab Khan is our vice-captain for this match. He is a quality all-rounder who can earn points with both, the bat and the ball.

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IU vs PZ Team Expert Advice

Since the Rawalpindi stadium is likely to offer a good batting surface, we have selected as many batsmen for our team as possible. Islamabad United is in excellent form and that’s why the majority of our playing XI come from that team. We have also tried to bring in some good all-rounders to bring balance to the team. While the bowlers are likely to struggle, an experienced seamer could be a big differentiator.

Notable Stats

Most Fantasy Points

Sahibzada Farhan has the most points in the last 5 matches. He has collected 658 points at an average of 131 points per game.

Most Runs

Sahibzada Farhan (330), Saim Ayub (239), Salman Ali Agha(190)

Most Wickets

Sufiyan Muqeem (10), Riley Meredith (9), Jason Holder (6)

Most Sixes

Saim Ayub (21), Shadab Khan (15), Azam Khan (14)

Best Strike Rate

Azam Khan (171.21), Haider Ali (163.49), Naseem Shah (163.15)

Best Economy

Imad Wasim (6.60), Mehram Mumtaz (6.63), Saim Ayub (7.45)