Islamabad United have dominated Karachi Kings in their previous matches.
Preview
The clash between Islamabad United (ISL ) and Karachi Kings (KAR) in Match 24 of the PSL 2024 promises to be an enthralling battle at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. In their previous head-to-head encounter in this tournament, Islamabad United emerged triumphant with a convincing 6-wicket win, providing them with confidence heading into this fixture.
However, their recent form of Islamabad United has been inconsistent, as evidenced by their 17-run loss to Lahore Qalandars in their last outing. Despite the defeat, Faheem Ashraf’s stellar all-round performance was a highlight, with him contributing 41 runs with the bat and also picking up a wicket. Naseem Shah and Rumman Raees also made valuable contributions with the ball, further showcasing Islamabad United’s depth in talent.
Meanwhile, Karachi Kings are coming off a commanding 7-wicket victory over Quetta Gladiators, where they displayed their prowess with both bat and ball. Tim Seifert led the charge with the bat, scoring a crucial 49 runs, while Shoaib Malik provided stability with his 27-run knock. Hasan Ali’s exceptional bowling performance, claiming 4 wickets, played a pivotal role in restricting Quetta Gladiators to a modest total of 118 runs.
Match Information
Islamabad United vs Karachi Kings, 24th Match
Pakistan Super League, 7 Mar 2024, Thur, 7:30 PM IST ,Karachi
Probable PlayingXI
Islamabad United
C Munro, AD Hales, Agha Salman, SH Khan(C), IM Wasim, Faheem Ashraf, Jordan Cox, Azam Khan, Naseem Shah, Hunain Shah, Rumman Raees
Bench: Haider Ali, Shamyl Hussain, Waseem Muhammad, Qasim Akram, Shahab Khan, TS Mills, OC McCoy, Matthew Forde, U Shah, MJ Guptill
Karachi Kings
Shan Masood(C), JM Vince, S Malik, Irfan Khan, Kieron Pollard, Mohammad Nawaz, Tim Seifert, Hasan Ali, Mir Hamza, Zahid Mahmood, B Muzarabani
Bench: Saad Baig, Muhammad Akhlaq, JL du Plooy, DR Sams, Arafat Minhas, Anwar Ali, Sirajuddin, Mohammad Amir Khan, T Shamsi, MD Rohid Khan, F Ali, J Overton, Imran Tahir
Injury News
Weather Report: Rainy
Win Prediction: Islamabad United
Pitch Condition: Batting
Avg 1st Inning Score: 173
Pitch Report
Captains
Shadab Khan has been exceptional with both bat and ball, amassing 183 runs and claiming 10 wickets in this tournament, showcasing his all-round prowess.
Agha Salman has been a consistent performer at the top order, accumulating 225 runs while also chipping in with two wickets, providing stability to the batting lineup.
Shoaib Malik has been a valuable asset with his all-round contributions, scoring 204 runs and also picking up two wickets, providing stability and experience to the lineup.
Top
Kieron Pollard has been a powerhouse in the middle order for Karachi Kings, amassing 196 runs and playing crucial innings to steer his team to competitive totals.
Hasan Ali has been the leading wicket-taker for Karachi Kings, scalping an impressive tally of 13 wickets with his right-arm fast bowling, playing a pivotal role in the team’s bowling attack.
Colin Munro has been a reliable top-order batter for Islamabad United, accumulating 201 runs and providing valuable starts to the team’s innings.
Budget
Naseem Shah ISL | bowl – 8.5
Naseem Shah has been lethal with his right-arm fast bowling, scalping nine crucial wickets for Islamabad United, playing a significant role in the team’s success.
Mir Hamza has been effective with his left-arm fast bowling, claiming seven wickets and troubling the opposition batsmen with his pace and accuracy.
Faheem Ashraf ISL | all – 8
Faheem Ashraf has contributed effectively with both bat and ball, scoring 63 runs and picking up two wickets, showcasing his versatility as an all-rounder.
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