Peshawar Zalmi edge the Islamabad United vs Peshawar Zalmi head to head by the smallest possible margin, 14 wins to 13. All 27 PSL games since 5 Feb 2016 have produced a winner. This is the fixture Islamabad have played more often than any other.
Zalmi have won the last 2 meetings, most recently by 70 runs at the National Stadium in Karachi on 28 Apr 2026, when Babar Azam made 103.
A rivalry that keeps changing hands
Neither side has ever been more than two wins clear. Peshawar Zalmi took 2 of 3 in the first season in 2016, Islamabad United answered with a 2 and 0 sweep in 2017 and 2 of 3 in 2018, and from there the seasons have mostly alternated.
Zalmi won 2 of 3 in 2019, 2021 and 2023. United won 2 of 3 in 2022 and 2024. In 2025 each side won once, United by 102 runs in Rawalpindi on 14 Apr 2025, the biggest margin in the fixture, and Zalmi by 6 wickets in Lahore. The single 2026 meeting went to Peshawar.
Many of the games are tight. Three of the last ten results were decided by 13 runs or fewer, all of them Zalmi wins. Club-wide numbers are on the Islamabad United PSL records and Peshawar Zalmi PSL records pages.
Islamabad United vs Peshawar Zalmi Head to Head Record
| Matches | Islamabad United won | Peshawar Zalmi won | Tied | No result | First meeting | Latest meeting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | 13 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 5 Feb 2016 | 28 Apr 2026 |
Islamabad United vs Peshawar Zalmi Results by Season
| Season | Matches | Islamabad United won | Peshawar Zalmi won | Tied/NR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Most Runs in Islamabad vs Peshawar Matches
| Batter | M | Inns | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamran Akmal Peshawar Zalmi | 16 | 16 | 505 | 88 | 31.56 | 149.41 | 0 | 5 |
| Babar Azam Peshawar Zalmi | 8 | 8 | 432 | 111* | 86.40 | 146.94 | 2 | 3 |
| Mohammad Haris Peshawar Zalmi | 11 | 11 | 413 | 87 | 37.55 | 184.38 | 0 | 3 |
| C Munro Islamabad United | 10 | 10 | 309 | 71 | 30.90 | 141.10 | 0 | 2 |
| Shadab Khan Islamabad United | 18 | 18 | 290 | 80 | 17.06 | 136.15 | 0 | 2 |
| Azam Khan Islamabad United | 9 | 9 | 274 | 85 | 39.14 | 179.08 | 0 | 2 |
| AD Hales Islamabad United | 8 | 8 | 259 | 82* | 37.00 | 135.60 | 0 | 3 |
| Shoaib Malik Peshawar Zalmi | 6 | 6 | 247 | 68 | 61.75 | 150.61 | 0 | 2 |
| Asif Ali Islamabad United | 15 | 15 | 239 | 45 | 19.92 | 177.04 | 0 | 0 |
| Sahibzada Farhan Islamabad United | 4 | 4 | 201 | 106 | 50.25 | 145.65 | 1 | 0 |
Most Wickets in Islamabad vs Peshawar Matches
| Bowler | M | Inns | Wkts | Best | Avg | Econ | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shadab Khan Islamabad United | 20 | 20 | 28 | 3/25 | 22.75 | 8.27 | 0 |
| Wahab Riaz Peshawar Zalmi | 19 | 19 | 25 | 4/17 | 21.60 | 7.52 | 0 |
| Faheem Ashraf Islamabad United | 19 | 19 | 17 | 3/33 | 32.53 | 9.07 | 0 |
| Hasan Ali Islamabad United | 8 | 8 | 16 | 3/30 | 16.38 | 8.23 | 0 |
| Hasan Ali Peshawar Zalmi | 9 | 9 | 13 | 3/29 | 22.38 | 8.08 | 0 |
| Mohammad Sami Islamabad United | 10 | 10 | 12 | 3/22 | 20.17 | 6.60 | 0 |
| Salman Irshad Peshawar Zalmi | 6 | 6 | 10 | 3/29 | 20.50 | 8.54 | 0 |
| Umaid Asif Peshawar Zalmi | 8 | 8 | 10 | 4/23 | 28.90 | 9.32 | 0 |
| SR Patel Islamabad United | 4 | 4 | 8 | 4/34 | 14.88 | 8.50 | 0 |
| Rumman Raees Islamabad United | 9 | 9 | 8 | 2/19 | 32.62 | 7.79 | 0 |
Highest individual scores
| Batter | Score | Balls | 4s | 6s | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharjeel Khan Islamabad United | 117 | 62 | 12 | 8 | 21 Feb 2016 |
| Babar Azam Peshawar Zalmi | 111* | 63 | 14 | 2 | 26 Feb 2024 |
| Sahibzada Farhan Islamabad United | 106 | 52 | 13 | 5 | 14 Apr 2025 |
| UT Khawaja Islamabad United | 105* | 56 | 13 | 3 | 17 Jun 2021 |
| Babar Azam Peshawar Zalmi | 103 | 59 | 12 | 4 | 28 Apr 2026 |
Best bowling figures
| Bowler | Figures | Overs | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arif Yaqoob Peshawar Zalmi | 5/27 | 4 | 26 Feb 2024 |
| Wahab Riaz Peshawar Zalmi | 4/17 | 4 | 27 Feb 2021 |
| Imran Khalid Islamabad United | 4/20 | 3 | 21 Feb 2016 |
| Umaid Asif Peshawar Zalmi | 4/23 | 4 | 24 Feb 2018 |
| SR Patel Islamabad United | 4/34 | 4 | 9 Mar 2018 |
Highest Totals in Peshawar Zalmi vs Islamabad United Games
| Team | Total | Overs | Against | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Islamabad United | 247/2 | 20 | Peshawar Zalmi | Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi | 17 Jun 2021 |
| Islamabad United | 243/5 | 20 | Peshawar Zalmi | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi | 14 Apr 2025 |
| Peshawar Zalmi | 232/6 | 20 | Islamabad United | Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi | 17 Jun 2021 |
| Peshawar Zalmi | 221/7 | 20 | Islamabad United | National Stadium Karachi, Karachi | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Peshawar Zalmi | 214/5 | 20 | Islamabad United | National Stadium Karachi, Karachi | 15 Mar 2019 |
Lowest totals
| Team | Total | Overs | Against | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Islamabad United | 118 | 17.1 | Peshawar Zalmi | National Stadium Karachi, Karachi | 27 Feb 2021 |
| Peshawar Zalmi | 126 | 18 | Islamabad United | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai | 21 Feb 2016 |
| Peshawar Zalmi | 141 | 18.2 | Islamabad United | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi | 14 Apr 2025 |
| Peshawar Zalmi | 146 | 19.4 | Islamabad United | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah | 22 Feb 2019 |
| Islamabad United | 151 | 18.4 | Peshawar Zalmi | National Stadium Karachi, Karachi | 28 Apr 2026 |
Biggest wins
| Result | Format | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islamabad United won by 102 runs | T20 | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi | 14 Apr 2025 |
| Peshawar Zalmi won by 70 runs | T20 | National Stadium Karachi, Karachi | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Islamabad United won by 50 runs | T20 | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai | 21 Feb 2016 |
| Islamabad United won by 9 wickets | T20 | National Stadium Karachi, Karachi | 30 Jan 2022 |
| Peshawar Zalmi won by 8 wickets | T20 | Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi | 22 Jun 2021 |
| Peshawar Zalmi won by 7 wickets | T20 | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah | 12 Feb 2016 |
Most player of the match awards
| Player | Awards |
|---|---|
| Mohammad Sami Islamabad United | 2 |
| Shadab Khan Islamabad United | 2 |
| Mohammad Haris Peshawar Zalmi | 2 |
| Babar Azam Peshawar Zalmi | 2 |
| Mohammad Asghar Peshawar Zalmi | 1 |
| Tamim Iqbal Peshawar Zalmi | 1 |
Grounds where they have met most
| Ground | Matches | Islamabad United won | Peshawar Zalmi won |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Stadium Karachi | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Dubai International Cricket Stadium | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Gaddafi Stadium | 5 | 1 | 4 |
| Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Sharjah Cricket Stadium | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Latest Islamabad United vs Peshawar Zalmi Results
| Date | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Apr 2026 | National Stadium Karachi, Karachi | Peshawar Zalmi won by 70 runs |
| 2 May 2025 | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | Peshawar Zalmi won by 6 wickets |
| 14 Apr 2025 | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi | Islamabad United won by 102 runs |
| 16 Mar 2024 | National Stadium Karachi, Karachi | Islamabad United won by 5 wickets |
| 4 Mar 2024 | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi | Islamabad United won by 29 runs |
| 26 Feb 2024 | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | Peshawar Zalmi won by 8 runs |
| 16 Mar 2023 | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | Peshawar Zalmi won by 12 runs |
| 12 Mar 2023 | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi | Peshawar Zalmi won by 13 runs |
| 23 Feb 2023 | National Stadium Karachi, Karachi | Islamabad United won by 6 wickets |
| 24 Feb 2022 | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | Islamabad United won by 5 wickets |
Babar, Kamran Akmal and Shadab
Kamran Akmal (Peshawar Zalmi) heads the run list on 505, with five fifties from 16 innings. Babar Azam (Peshawar Zalmi) has been even more productive in a shorter span. His 432 runs have come in 8 innings for an average of 86.40, and include two hundreds: 111* on 26 Feb 2024 and 103 on 28 Apr 2026. Mohammad Haris (Zalmi) scores fastest of the top ten, at 184.38.
For Islamabad, Sharjeel Khan’s 117 off 62 balls in Dubai on 21 Feb 2016 is still the highest score. Sahibzada Farhan (106) and Usman Khawaja (105*) have also reached three figures for United.
Shadab Khan (Islamabad United) leads the wickets with 28, with Wahab Riaz (Peshawar Zalmi) on 25. The only five-wicket haul is 5/27 by Arif Yaqoob (Zalmi) on 26 Feb 2024, the same day Babar made 111*. Hasan Ali appears twice in the list, because he has played this fixture for both teams.
High scores, chasing and grounds
This is a big-scoring rivalry. First innings totals average 182. Teams defending a total hold a 14 to 13 edge over chasers.
The standout game was in Abu Dhabi on 17 Jun 2021. Islamabad made 247/2, the highest total between them, and Peshawar replied with 232/6. Islamabad’s lowest, 118 all out in Karachi on 27 Feb 2021, came when Wahab Riaz took 4/17.
The National Stadium Karachi has hosted 7 meetings, with United winning 4. Zalmi have the better of it at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, 4 wins from 5. United’s other close rivalries include Islamabad United vs Quetta Gladiators.
Questions about Islamabad United vs Peshawar Zalmi
Which team leads the Islamabad United vs Peshawar Zalmi rivalry?
Peshawar Zalmi, 14 to 13 from 27 meetings that began in Feb 2016.
Who won the last Islamabad United vs Peshawar Zalmi match?
Peshawar Zalmi, by 70 runs in Karachi on 28 Apr 2026 after a total of 221/7. That made it two Zalmi wins in a row.
Who has the most runs in Islamabad United vs Peshawar Zalmi games?
Kamran Akmal of Peshawar Zalmi, with 505 runs at 31.56. Babar Azam has 432 and Mohammad Haris 413. Colin Munro leads for Islamabad with 309.
What is the top total in an Islamabad vs Peshawar game?
Islamabad United made 247/2 in Abu Dhabi on 17 Jun 2021, the best by either side. The best individual score is 117 by Sharjeel Khan for Islamabad on 21 Feb 2016.
Source: ball-by-ball match data from Cricsheet.org (ODC-BY). See how we compile these records.