Following today’s matches, the 48-hour transfer window begins and all eyes will be on the changes made to the squads.
Before that, we have a gripping clash to follow and its the defending champions taking on last time’s runners ups. The match holds great significance as Peshawar Zalmi will want to avenge their defeat in the PSL final 2018.
Match Details
| Date | Friday, February 22, 2019 |
| Time | 09:00 PM PST |
| Umpires | Richard Illingworth (ENG) Michael Gough (ENG) |
| Match Referee | Mohammad Anees (PAK) |
| TV Umpire | Asif Yaqoob (PAK) |
| Stadium | Sharjah Cricket Stadium |
Head-to-Head
In the 8 matches played between the two teams across three seasons, Peshawar Zalmi has won three while Islamabad United walked away with 5 victories.
Possible XI
Peshawar Zalmi:
Kamran Akmal (wk), Imam-ul-Haq, David Malan, Sohaib Maqsood, Kieron Pollard, Liam Dawson, Darren Sammy (c), Hasan Ali, Wahab Riaz, Ibtisam Sheikh, Umaid Asif
Islamabad United:
Luke Ronchi (wk), Rizwan Hussain, Cameron Delport, Hussain Talat, Asif Ali, Faheem Ashraf, Samit Patel, Shadab Khan, Wayne Parnell, Mohammad Sami (c), Rumman Raees
Players to Lookout For
Peshawar Zalmi:
Kamran Akmal is yet to fire in this edition of the PSL, however, he has a reputation for dismantling bowling line-ups. This is the reason why he is the all-time leading run-scorer in the league.
Islamabad United:
Rumman Raees is an underdog, who always impresses with his economic spells, curbing the flow of runs no matter what stage of the match he comes in to bowl. He will be a player to watch out for in today’s clash.
For more information, check out our PSL coverage.
