RAWALPINDI – Islamabad United displayed stunning power to post a mammoth total of 235/5 against Peshawar Zalmi in their Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10 encounter at the Pindi Cricket Stadium on Monday.
Despite losing Andries Gous for duck due to a sharp run-out by Tom Kohler-Cadmore, United quickly regained control through an electrifying partnership between Sahibzada Farhan and Colin Munro.
The duo launched fierce counterattack, adding 100 runs in rapid time to shift the momentum firmly in United’s favor. Farhan was the standout performer, notching up his maiden PSL century in just 49 balls, equaling the record for the fastest hundred by an Islamabad United player. His explosive innings of 106 off 52 deliveries included 13 boundaries and five sixes.
Munro played a valuable supporting role with a solid 40 before both batters were dismissed in the same over by West Indies pacer Alzarri Joseph, who briefly halted United’s charge at 153/2.
Middle-order contributions from Salman Ali Agha (30 off 15) and Azam Khan (16) kept the scoreboard ticking, with Hussain Talat picking up two wickets for Zalmi during the middle overs.
Jason Holder and Ben Dwarshuis then closed the innings in style, remaining unbeaten on 20 and 18 runs respectively, helping Islamabad United reach an imposing total of 235/5—one of the highest in PSL history.
With a steep chase ahead, Peshawar Zalmi will need a near-perfect batting performance to overcome United’s dominant start and stay in contention in the tournament.
Islamabad United elected to bat first against Peshawar Zalmi in their Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 10 encounter at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Monday.
Shadab Khan-led Islamabad United will be looking to extend their red-hot form, having notched up five consecutive victories, including a commanding win in the tournament opener against Lahore Qalandars. The team appears well-balanced with a strong mix of power hitters and experienced bowlers.
United playing XI includes Andries Gous and Sahibzada Farhan opening the innings, followed by hard-hitting Colin Munro, Salman Agha, and wicketkeeper Azam Khan. Captain Shadab Khan will anchor the middle order, with all-rounders Jason Holder and Imad Wasim providing depth. Naseem Shah, Saad Masood, and Ben Dwarshuis round out the bowling attack.
On the other hand, Babar Azam led Peshawar Zalmi aim to bounce back after a defeat in their season opener against Quetta Gladiators. Their lineup includes dynamic opener Saim Ayub, wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Haris, and the explosive Tom Kohler-Cadmore. Hussain Talat and Mitchell Owen add stability in the middle order, with George Linde and Alzarri Joseph leading the charge in the bowling department. Sufiyan Muqeem, Mohammad Ali, and Ali Raza complete the squad.
Both squads had neck-and-neck rivalry, each securing 12 wins in their 24 past encounters. With both sides stacked with star talent, today’s match promises to be an exciting contest.
Fans can expect a thrilling encounter as Islamabad aims to continue their unbeaten run, while Peshawar looks to get back to winning ways.
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