Rawalpindi, April 14, 2025 – In a thrilling display of dominance, Islamabad United secured a resounding 102-run victory over Peshawar Zalmi in the fifth match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 10. The match, held in Rawalpindi, showcased a remarkable all-round performance by Islamabad United, marking one of the most convincing wins of the tournament so far.
Batting first in the high-octane T20 encounter, Islamabad United posted a mammoth total of 243 runs for the loss of five wickets. The highlight of their innings was an explosive century by Sahibzada Farhan, who hammered 106 runs off just 52 balls, featuring 13 boundaries and five towering sixes. His aggressive batting set the tone for the innings and kept the momentum firmly in Islamabad United’s favor.
Supporting contributions came from Colin Munro and Salman Ali Agha, who scored 40 and 30 runs respectively, adding vital runs to the scoreboard. The Peshawar Zalmi bowling unit struggled under pressure, with Aizarri Joseph taking two wickets for 39 runs and Hussain Talat also grabbing two crucial breakthroughs.
In response, Peshawar Zalmi faltered early and never managed to recover. Their batting lineup collapsed under the disciplined bowling attack of Islamabad United, managing only 141 runs before being bowled out. Despite a valiant effort by wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Haris, who played a blazing knock of 87 off 47 balls, the rest of the batting order failed to provide support. Key players Babar Azam and Saim Ayub were dismissed cheaply for 6 and 1 run, respectively.
The bowling unit of Islamabad United was clinical, led by Imad Wasim, who took three wickets. Ben Dwarshuis and captain Shadab Khan chipped in with two wickets each, dismantling the Zalmi batting order with precision.
This dominant performance by Islamabad United not only earned them two valuable points but also sent a strong message to other teams in PSL 10, reaffirming their status as serious title contenders.