The Peshawar Zalmi vs Islamabad United rivalry in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) is one of the most thrilling face-offs in the tournament’s history. With both teams having lifted the PSL trophy and boasting some of the league’s biggest stars, their encounters are always packed with intensity and drama. From high-scoring slugfests to tense finishes, these matches offer a perfect mix of entertainment and cricketing brilliance.
Both sides are neck-and-neck in their historical encounters, making this one of the most balanced rivalries in PSL history.
Score Battle Comparison
Team
Max Runs
Min Runs
Avg Runs
Peshawar Zalmi
232
85
166.5
Islamabad United
247
118
170.2
Islamabad United holds the record for the highest score (247), while Peshawar Zalmi’s lowest of 85 came during a crushing defeat.
Head-to-Head Record at Venues
Venue
Matches
Peshawar Zalmi Won
Islamabad United Won
No Result
Dubai International Stadium
6
3
3
0
Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
4
3
1
0
National Stadium, Karachi
6
2
4
0
Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
4
2
1
1
Sharjah Cricket Stadium
3
1
2
0
Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
2
1
1
0
Head-to-Head by Day of the Week
Day
Matches
Peshawar Zalmi Won
Islamabad United Won
No Result
Monday
2
1
1
0
Tuesday
1
1
0
0
Thursday
8
4
4
0
Friday
4
2
2
0
Saturday
7
3
3
1
Sunday
3
1
2
0
Islamabad United vs Peshawar Zalmi – All-Time PSL Matches
Date
Winner
Venue
Score (IU vs PZ)
2024-03-16
Islamabad United
National Stadium, Karachi
189/5 vs 185/5
2024-03-04
Islamabad United
Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
196/4 vs 167/9
2024-02-26
Peshawar Zalmi
Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
193/9 vs 201/5
2023-03-16
Peshawar Zalmi
Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
171/6 vs 183/8
2023-03-12
Peshawar Zalmi
Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
166 vs 179/8
2023-02-23
Islamabad United
National Stadium, Karachi
156/8 vs 159/4 (14.5)
2022-02-24
Islamabad United
Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
170/5 vs 169/5 (19.3)
2022-02-17
Peshawar Zalmi
Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
196/7 vs 206/8
2022-01-30
Islamabad United
National Stadium, Karachi
168/6 vs 172/1 (15.5)
2021-06-22
Peshawar Zalmi
Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
174/9 vs 177/2 (16.5)
2021-06-17
Islamabad United
Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
247/2 vs 232/6
2021-02-27
Peshawar Zalmi
National Stadium, Karachi
118 vs 122/4 (17.1)
2020-03-07
Islamabad United
Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
195/5 vs 85/2 (9 overs)
2020-02-29
No Result
Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
Abandoned
2019-03-15
Peshawar Zalmi
National Stadium, Karachi
166/9 vs 214/5
2019-03-01
Peshawar Zalmi
Dubai International Stadium
176 vs 177/6
2019-02-22
Islamabad United
Sharjah Cricket Stadium
158/9 vs 146 (19.4)
2018-03-25
Islamabad United
National Stadium, Karachi
154/7 vs 148/9
2018-03-09
Islamabad United
Dubai International Stadium
156/9 vs 182/5
2018-02-24
Peshawar Zalmi
Dubai International Stadium
142/9 vs 176/6
2017-02-18
Islamabad United
Sharjah Cricket Stadium
137/5 vs 136/9
2017-02-09
Peshawar Zalmi
Dubai International Stadium
175/3 vs 190/9
2016-02-20
Islamabad United
Dubai International Stadium
176/3 vs 126
2016-02-11
Peshawar Zalmi
Sharjah Cricket Stadium
152/6 vs 153/3 (18.3)
2016-02-04
Peshawar Zalmi
Dubai International Stadium
145/7 vs 121/9
Most Runs
Player
Runs
Kamran Akmal
505
Mohammad Haris
278
Babar Azam
275
Shadab Khan
269
Alex Hales
259
Highest Individual Scores
Player
Score
Sharjeel Khan
117
Babar Azam
111*
Usman Khawaja
105*
Kamran Akmal
88
Aamer Jamal
87
Best Strike Rates (Min. 30 runs)
Player
SR
Naseem Shah
266.67
Paul Stirling
214.81
Benny Howell
200.00
Mohammad Haris
186.58
Sherfane Rutherford
186.15
Most Wickets
Player
Wickets
Hasan Ali
29
Wahab Riaz
25
Shadab Khan
23
Faheem Ashraf
16
Mohammad Sami
12
Best Economy Rates (Min. 4 overs bowled)
Player
Economy
Khalid Usman
4.25
Athar Mahmood
4.50
Samuel Badree
5.38
Saqib Mahmood
5.54
Shakib Al Hasan
6.00
The Peshawar Zalmi vs Islamabad United rivalry is a blockbuster clash in the PSL, with both teams performing neck-and-neck across seasons. Islamabad United has scored the most runs in a single match (247), while Kamran Akmal has emerged as the leading run-getter in their face-offs. With explosive batters, crafty bowlers, and unforgettable finishes, this battle promises excitement every time they meet on the field.
