Preview:
Islamabad United crumbled in the run-chase in the Qualifier against the Multan Sultans and lost the match by 31 runs. They conceded too many runs in the death overs and lost early wickets, which ultimately cost them the match. They will be getting one more opportunity to qualify for the finals.
Thanks to some incredible hitting from the opener Hazratullah Zazai, Peshawar Zalmi clinched a 5-wicket over Karachi Kings with a ball to spare in the 1st Eliminator. They were professional with their approach and performed really well. Being just 2 matches away from lifting the trophy, they would want to kee their foot on the gas.
Match Details:
Islamabad United vs Peshawar Zalmi, Eliminator 2
Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Date & Time: June 22nd at 9:30 PM IST and 8:00 PM Local Time
Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network
Pitch Report:
Since it’s a night game the dew factor will play a crucial role. The surface is still a batter-friendly one, but having said that, the spinners will be very handy on this wicket.
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Probable Playing XIs for ISL vs PES:
Islamabad United
Usman Khawaja, Colin Munro, Muhammad Akhlaq (wk), Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan (c), Hussain Talat, Asif Ali, Faheem Ashraf, Akif Javed / Fawad Ahmed, Hasan Ali, Mohammad Wasim
Peshawar Zalmi
Hazratullah Zazai, Kamran Akmal (wk), Haider Ali / Imam-ul-Haq, Shoaib Malik, Khalid Usman, Sherfane Rutherford, Rovman Powell, Wahab Riaz (c), Umaid Asif, Mohammad Irfan, Mohammad Imran
Top Picks for ISL vs PES Dream11 Match:
Top Picks – Batsmen
Usman Khawaja scored 105* and 70 in the last 2 matches he has played and he is striking at the rate of 154.08 in this tournament. Considering his terrific form, he is a must buy for your fantasy teams.
Hazratullah Zazai was the player of the match for his outstanding display of batting against the Karachi Kings in Eliminator 1. He scored 77 runs from just 38 balls, which includes 10 fours and 5 sixes.
Top Picks – All-Rounders
Faheem Ashraf is a pretty effective bowler who can bowl with the new ball as well at the death. He is also a good striker with the bat down the order. In this tournament, he has picked up 9 wickets and scored 76 runs.
Umaid Asif has picked up 6 wickets in 8 matches with the best figures of 2 for 17, and with the bat, he has notched 47 runs in 3 innings.
Top Picks – Bowlers
Hasan Ali is the most economical bowler for Islamabad United. In this tournament, he has picked up 12 wickets in 9 matches at an economy of 6.27.
Wahab Riaz has been consistently picking wickets in this competition. He has scalped 16 wickets in 10 matches at an economy of 8.58.
Top Picks – Wicketkeepers
Kamran Akmal is a frontline wicket-keeping option for your fantasy teams. He has managed to score 239 runs in 11 matches so far this tournament at an average of 21.72.
ISL vs PES Must Picks for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
| Player | Statistics (This tournament) | Dream11 Points |
| Usman Khawaja | 245 runs | 350 |
| Hazratullah Zazai | 140 runs | 222 |
| Wahab Riaz | 16 wickets and 66 runs | 595 |
| Shoaib Malik | 274 runs and one wicket | 486 |
| Colin Munro | 241 runs | 343 |
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for ISL vs PES Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Kamran Akmal, Shoaib Malik (vc), Usman Khawaja (c), Colin Munro, Hazratullah Zazai, Sherfane Rutherford, Hussain Talat, Faheem Ashraf, Hasan Ali, Mohammad Irfan, Mohammad Imran
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for ISL vs PES Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Muhammad Akhlaq, Shoaib Malik, Usman Khawaja, Iftikhar Ahmed, Hazratullah Zazai (c), Colin Munro, Umaid Asif, Faheem Ashraf (vc), Wahab Riaz, Hasan Ali, Mohammad Irfan
ISL vs PES Risky Captaincy Choices:
Iftikhar Ahmed is a capable player who has scored over 200 runs in this tournament at a strike rate of 126.34. You can take a risk and pick him as your fantasy team skipper.
Since Wahab Riaz is regularly picking wickets, you can risk and make him your Dream11 fantasy skipper.
Player you should avoid:
Shadab Khan has not matched his standards, picking up 9 wickets and scored 79 runs with the bat. Going with the team balance, it’s better to avoid him.
