Islamabad United emerged victorious in a decisive match, as anticipated albeit with a close confidence margin. This was indeed a tight contest — we gave Islamabad United a slight tip, acknowledging it could have gone either way.

On the day, with the toss going their way at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Islamabad United elected to bat first. Their innings yielded an impressive total of 230 runs, falling short of a clean 24 wickets but resilient enough given the conditions, with a chase rate leaning towards fielding (66%). Peshawar Zalmi, on the other hand, struggled in their response, losing 10 wickets for just 128 runs. The final margin was stark: Islamabad United won by 102 runs.

In reflection, our prediction held true; Islamabad United's robust batting performance set them firmly on the path to victory. It was a well-earned win for the side.