PSL Match Highlights | Pakistan Super League 2025 (Match 5) – 14 April: Islamabad United vs Peshawar Zalmi | PZ got a massive defeat by IU.

IU vs PZ (Match – 5) – Highlights 

At Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Islamabad United defeated Peshawar Zalmi by an overwhelming 102 runs in the fifth game of the Pakistan Super League 2025, demonstrating their supremacy. Electing to bat first, United posted an enormous total of 243 for 5, spearheaded by a magnificent 106 from Sahibzada Farhan off just 52 deliveries. His explosive knock, filled with clean hitting and sharp strokeplay, laid the foundation for a one-sided contest.

Zalmi faltered in their response, bundled out for 141 in 18.2 overs, falling well short of the daunting target. Farhan’s breathtaking century rightly earned him the Player of the Match accolade as Islamabad continued their strong form in the tournament.

Farhan was the standout, blasting 13 boundaries and 5 maximums during his electrifying ton. Colin Munro contributed a swift 40 off 27 balls, while Salman Agha added a fiery 30 off 15. Late fireworks from Jason Holder (20* off 11) and Ben Dwarshuis (18* off 6) propelled the total even higher.

Although Andries Gous was dismissed without scoring, United kept their aggressive intent intact throughout the innings. The extras added a handy 13 runs as United registered one of the highest totals in PSL history.

Bowling first, Alzarri Joseph stood out, picking up 2 wickets for 39 runs in his full quota, including the key dismissals of Farhan and Munro. Hussain Talat also grabbed 2 wickets but went for 39 in his 3 overs. The rest of the attack struggled to contain the onslaught—Mohammad Ali conceded 51 runs without a breakthrough, and Ali Raza was particularly expensive, going for 45 in 3 overs. George Linde, Sufiyan Muqeem, and part-timer Saim Ayub were also unable to stem the run flow as United batters dictated terms throughout.

Zalmi’s chase of 244 never really got going. Early wickets of Babar Azam (1) and Saim Ayub (6) put them on the back foot, and despite a valiant counterattack from Mohammad Haris—who blazed his way to 87 off 47 balls with 12 fours and 4 sixes—he received minimal support. Mitchell Owen and Hussain Talat made brief contributions of 10 and 13, respectively, but the rest collapsed under pressure.

Imad Wasim was superb with the ball, taking 3 crucial wickets, while Shadab Khan and Ben Dwarshuis both struck twice. Jason Holder and Saad Masood also chipped in with a wicket each, as Islamabad bowled with discipline and control to seal an emphatic win. The lack of partnerships and a brittle middle order ultimately led to Zalmi’s undoing.

Islamabad’s bowlers executed their plans flawlessly. Naseem Shah was miserly with his 3 overs, conceding only 14 runs and picking up a wicket. Shadab Khan continued the momentum with 2 wickets for 29, and Dwarshuis delivered a sharp spell, also claiming 2 scalps. Saad Masood impressed with a wicket in his 3 overs, while Holder, although slightly on the expensive side, removed a key batter. The bowling unit kept the pressure on, never allowing Zalmi to build momentum, and ensured a comprehensive win for the men in red.

Islamabad United vs Peshawar Zalmi Scoreboard

Islamabad United – 243/5 (20.0)

Peshawar Zalmi  – 141/10 (18.2)

Result – Islamabad United won by 102 runs

Player of the match – Sahibzada Farhan

Sahibzada Farhan

IU vs PZ Playing XIs

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