Islamabad United vs Peshawar Zalmi Highlights – PSL 2025 Match Recap

Read the full highlights of Islamabad United vs Peshawar Zalmi PSL 2025 match. Catch all the key moments, top performances, and how the thrilling encounter ended!

 PSL 2025: Islamabad United vs Peshawar Zalmi – A Clash of Titans!

The Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 brought fans yet another exciting match between Islamabad United and Peshawar Zalmi. Played at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, this game turned out to be a high-scoring thriller with both teams giving their best. In the end, it was Islamabad United who came out on top with a superb performance.

Let’s take a detailed look at how the match unfolded.

 Toss Update – ISU Wins and Bowls First

Islamabad United won the toss and elected to bowl first, hoping to take early wickets and chase a target under the lights. The Rawalpindi pitch looked good for batting, but also offered some bounce for the fast bowlers.

 Peshawar Zalmi Batting – A Solid Start But Middle Overs Collapse

Peshawar Zalmi started strong with Babar Azam and Saim Ayub opening the innings. Both batters showed great form and confidence.

 Zalmi Batting Highlights:

        Babar Azam played a classic knock, scoring 58 runs off 42 balls, with 6 fours and 1 six. He held the innings together.

Saim Ayub gave a flying start by hitting 34 off 18 balls, smashing 3 sixes in the powerplay.

But after the powerplay, Islamabad’s bowlers made a strong comeback.

Shadab Khan and Naseem Shah picked crucial wickets, breaking Zalmi’s momentum.

Zalmi ended their innings at 171/7 in 20 overs, which looked like a competitive total, but not unbeatable.

 Islamabad United Bowling Performance:

Naseem Shah was on fire with the new ball, ending with figures of 2/27 in 4 overs.

Shadab Khan took 2/25 and controlled the middle overs perfectly.

Young pacer Hunain Shah impressed everyone with his pace and accuracy.

 United’s Chase – All Guns Blazing

Chasing 172, Islamabad United came out with a positive mindset. Their openers started aggressively, taking full advantage of the powerplay.

 United Batting Highlights:

Alex Hales smashed a quickfire 41 off 25 balls, hitting 3 sixes.

Colin Munro played smart cricket and added 37 runs in the middle overs.

The star of the night was Azam Khan, who blasted 59 runs off just 27 balls, including 5 sixes. He completely changed the game in United’s favour.

Islamabad United chased down the target in 18.4 overs, scoring 172/4, winning the match by 6 wickets with 8 balls to spare.

Player of the Match – Azam Khan

Azam Khan was named Player of the Match for his explosive batting. He came in when the match was balanced and turned it into a comfortable win for Islamabad.

"I just played my natural game. The coaches told me to back myself and finish the game, and I’m happy I did it," said Azam after the match.

 Match Turning Points

Here are the key moments that changed the match:

Naseem Shah’s early breakthroughs: His accurate bowling put Zalmi under pressure early.

Shadab Khan’s double strike: Took out Babar Azam and Rovman Powell in the same over.

Azam Khan’s big hitting: His fearless approach made the chase look easy.

 Match Summary – ISU vs PZ, PSL 2025

Team Score

Peshawar Zalmi 171/7 (20 overs)

Islamabad United 172/4 (18.4 overs)

Result Islamabad United won by 6 wickets

Player of the Match Azam Khan (ISU)

 Fan Reactions – Twitter Flooded with Praise

Cricket fans couldn’t stop talking about the match, especially Azam Khan’s brutal hitting and the brilliance of Islamabad’s bowling unit.

 What This Win Means for Islamabad United

With this victory, Islamabad United moves up the PSL 2025 points table, keeping their hopes alive for the top 2 finish. The team showed great balance – strong bowling, aggressive batting, and smart captaincy from Shadab Khan.

 What’s Next for the Teams?

Islamabad United will next face Lahore Qalandars in a much-awaited clash.

Peshawar Zalmi will play against Multan Sultans and will look to bounce back with a better all-round performance.

With the tournament reaching the halfway mark, every match now becomes crucial for playoff qualification.

 Captain’s Post-Match Reactions

Shadab Khan (ISU Captain):

“Really proud of the team. Everyone contributed and Azam’s innings was special. We are clicking at the right time.”

Babar Azam (PZ Captain):

“We had a good total, but we lost momentum in the middle overs. We’ll fix our mistakes and come back stronger in the next game.”

Final Thoughts

The Islamabad United vs Peshawar Zalmi match was a complete entertainer! Both teams gave their all, but United’s depth in batting and sharp bowling made the difference. With PSL 2025 heating up, fans can expect even more drama, action, and unforgettable moments in the coming matches.

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