PES vs ISL Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI Updates, Pitch Report & Injury Updates for Match 5 of PSL 2022

Preview:

Peshawar Zalmi will square off with Islamabad United in the 5^th match of the tournament. With stellar batting heroics from Shoaib Malik and Hussain Talat, Peshawar Zalmi registered a 5-wicket win over Quetta Gladiators on Friday. They showed some real character in the second half of the match despite conceding plenty of runs in the first half. They look to keep the same momentum going for the rest of the tournament.

Islamabad United, on the other hand, are playing their first match of the tournament. They had lost to Peshawar Zalmi in the Eliminator last year by 8 wickets. They are the most successful side in the history of the PSL winning the tournament twice. Alex Hales and Rahmanullah Gurbaz are likely to open for them in this match.

Match Details:

Peshawar Zalmi vs Islamabad United, Match 5

Venue: National Stadium, Karachi

Date & Time: January 30^th, at 2:30 PM IST and 2:00 PM Local Time

Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network

Pitch Report:

The ball is coming nicely onto the bat and there will be more help for the bowlers as well if they do hit the right areas. Spinners will play a huge role on this wicket and bowling first is a good option.

Probable Playing XIs PES vs ISL:

Peshawar Zalmi

Tom Kohler-Cadmore (wk), Yasir Khan, Haider Ali, Shoaib Malik (c), Hussain Talat, Sherfane Rutherford, Ben Cutting, Sohail Khan, Pat Brown, Usman Qadir, Sameen Gul

Islamabad United

Alex Hales, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Paul Stirling, Azam Khan, Asif Ali, Shadab Khan (c), Faheem Ashraf, Hasan Ali, Mohammad Wasim, Muhammad Musa, Zahir Khan

Top Picks for PES vs ISL Dream11 Match:

Top Picks ­– Batters

Shoaib Malik played his role quite well in the run-chase against Quetta Gladiators to give his side a 5-wicket win. He scored unbeaten 48* runs from 32 balls.

Asif Ali has evolved as the finisher for Pakistan in recent times. He has got immense power to clear the fence and more importantly as a calm head in pressure situations.

Top Picks ­– All-Rounders

Hussain Talat deserves massive appreciation for his batting performances against Quetta Gladiators. He scored quickfire 52 runs from 29 balls, which includes 5 fours and 2 sixes.

Shadab Khan is a genuine all-rounder who can contribute equally well in all the departments. He picked up 9 wickets and scored 94 runs in the previous edition.

Top Picks ­– Bowlers

Usman Qadir bowled an economical spell against Quetta Gladiators where he conceded just 20 runs in his 4 overs and more importantly picked up 2 wickets.

Hasan Ali had a good last edition with the ball where he bagged 13 wickets in 10 matches at an economy of 6.75 and also scored 76 runs in just 4 innings.

Top Picks ­– Wicketkeepers

Tom Kohler-Cadmore provided a decent start for Zalmi in the run-chase against Gladiators. He scored 22 runs from 16 balls, which included 3 fours and a six.

PES vs ISL Must Picks for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for PES vs ISL Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Shoaib Malik (c), Alex Hales, Asif Ali (vc), Haider Ali, Hussain Talat, Shadab Khan, Zahir Khan, Hasan Ali, Usman Qadir, Sameen Gul

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for PES vs ISL Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Tom Kohler-Cadmore (c), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (vc), Shoaib Malik, Paul Stirling, Alex Hales, Sherfane Rutherford, Shadab Khan, Hussain Talat, Muhammad Musa, Hasan Ali, Usman Qadir

PES vs ISL Risky Captaincy Choices:

Sherfane Rutherford is a power hitter for Peshawar Zalmi. He has scored 10 runs in the last match against Gladiators. He is a risky captaincy pick for your fantasy teams.

Alex Hales has featured in only 4 matches in the last edition where he scored 139 runs at an average of 34.75. You can take a risk and pick him as your fantasy team skipper.

Player you should avoid:

Sohail Khan conceded a lot of runs in the last game against Gladiators. It’s better to avoid him while making your fantasy teams.

Note: Updated Fantasy teams and Playing XIs of every match will be provided in our Telegram channel if the information is available.

Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.