Back-to-back defeats for PSL 10 table topper Islamabad United (ISL). In match 22 of the tournament, they couldn't get enough hold against Peshawar Zalmi (PES). The ISL vs PES match was neck and neck at a time, but Zalmi took the opportunity to grab all the points. Peshawar won the match by 6 wickets, 20 balls to spare. 

Toss and the first innings 

Shadab Khan, captain of Islamabad United, won the toss and asked Zalmi to bowl first at the Gaddafi Stadium. Khan made the mistake of reading the wicket properly, and they paid the price by losing wickets at regular intervals. The Zalmi bowling unit, led by Mohammad Ali, was collective and working according to their plan. As soon as they took the wicket of ISL opener Sahibzada Farhan, the momentum of the match started to shift. United's midfield was totally clueless in the middle of the park. At the lower middle order, Ben Dwarshuis took his team to a fightable score of 143 with his unbeaten 33. 

Second innings 

Kyle Mayers and Dwarshuis started well with the ball for Islamabad United; both of the foreign cricketers quickly dispatched both of the openers. Zalmi lost 3 wickets in the first 6 overs, and they were in trouble. But Babar Azam was there to carry them to the finish line, accompanied by Maaz Sadaqat. Both of the batters made half centuries each. In the end, a convincing win for Peshawar Zalmi. Along with Babar and Maaz, credit goes to their bowling unit as well. 

Islamabad United vs Peshawar Zalmi full match scoreboard 

Islamabad United- 143/9 (20 Overs)

Peshawar Zalmi- 147

/4 (16.4 Overs)