Islamabad In what ended up being a one-sided match, United displayed mastery in Match 5 of the PSL 2025 at Rawalpindi on Monday, defeating Peshawar Zalmi by 102 runs. With a brilliant century from Sahibzada Farhan and a brilliant all-around bowling display, United amassed a massive 243/5 before dismissing Zalmi for a just 141 in 18.2 overs.
It was too little, too late, even if Mohammad Haris attempted to fight a solitary battle with an incredible 87. Islamabad hit all the right notes in their dominating victory early in the season, from scorching boundaries to deft bowling adjustments.
Sahibzada Farhan Explodes At The Top
With a magnificent knock from Sahibzada Farhan, who appeared to be in total control from the first second, Islamabad United got off to a great start. Farhan quickly found his rhythm despite Andries Gous being run out early.
He finished with a magnificent 106 off 52 balls, complete with 13 fours and five sixes, after reaching his fifty in just 26 balls and racing to his hundred in 49 deliveries. When United reached 150 in less than 13 overs, Farhan’s timing, placement, and aggression set the tone.
Colin Munro And Middle-Order Muscle It Through
With 40 off 27 balls, Colin Munro played the ideal supporting role while Sahibzada Farhan was the motor, forming a strong 100-run partnership for the second wicket. The pair placed tremendous strain on Peshawar’s bowlers by scoring 100 runs in just 52 balls.
Following Munro’s dismissal, Salman Agha (30 off 15) and Azam Khan (16 off 9) added cameos to keep the scoreboard moving quickly. With two sixes and two fours, Agha’s rapid-fire knock had a strike rate of 200.
Jason Holder And Ben Dwarshuis Finish With Fireworks
It was Jason Holder and Ben Dwarshuis who turned up the heat in the final few overs. Dwarshuis carried out a vicious attack with 18* off just 6 balls, while Holder remained undefeated with 20 off 11. United amassed 243/5 in 20 overs thanks to their partnership in the last overs, which sent them well over the 240-mark.
Babar Azam Fails Yet Again As Top Order Collapses
When Ben Dwarshuis dismissed Babar Azam for just 1 in the opening over, Peshawar Zalmi’s pursuit of a massive 244 got off to the worst possible start. It was the catalyst for what became a top-level meltdown. As Islamabad’s bowlers came out firing, Saim Ayub, Mitchell Owen, and Tom Kohler-Cadmore came out in rapid succession.
The needed rate had already risen to 14 runs per over when Zalmi was reeling at 26/3 in less than four overs. Zalmi had no breathing room in the powerplay as Naseem Shah, Imad Wasim, and Dwarshuis maintained the pressure with well-timed lines and astute adjustments.
Mohammad Haris Lone Warrior In A Losing Cause
Mohammad Haris played a brilliant knock that shone out like a bright spot in an otherwise dark chase as the wickets continued to tumble around him. The young wicketkeeper-batsman showed incredible fight as he hammered 87 off 47 balls, including 12 fours and 4 sixes.
With equal assurance, he took on pace and spin, reaching his half-century in just 28 balls. However, the process got too difficult without any genuine assistance from the other end.
The game was virtually over when Haris was bowled out in the seventeenth over. Zalmi gave Islamabad United a crushing 102-run victory by folding for 141 in 18.2 overs.
FAQs
What was the result of the match between Islamabad United and Peshawar Zalmi?
Islamabad United defeated Peshawar Zalmi by 102 runs in a dominant performance.
Who was the standout performer in Islamabad United’s innings?
Sahibzada Farhan scored a brilliant 106 off 52 balls, anchoring United’s total of 243/5.
How did Peshawar Zalmi perform in the chase?
They collapsed early, with only Mohammad Haris (87 off 47) showing resistance. The team was all out for 141.
What went wrong for Zalmi’s top order?
They lost Babar Azam for 1 in the first over and suffered a top-order collapse, struggling against disciplined bowling.
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