Karachi Kings vs Islamabad United Match Details
Match: Karachi Kings vs Islamabad United, Match 04 | PSL 2023
Date: Thursday, 16 February 2023
Time: 19:00 (GMT+5) / 19:30 (GMT+5.5) / 20:00 (GMT+6)
Format: T20
Venue: National Stadium, Karachi
Karachi Kings vs Islamabad United Preview
- The PSL trophy was won by Islamabad United in the 2016 and 2018 seasons and by Karachi Kings in the current season.
- In the PSL’s history, Islamabad United has a 10-6 win-loss record against Karachi Kings.
- Peshawar Zalmi defeated Karachi Kings in their opening match by two runs.
Karachi Kings will try to get their first win against one of the two-time champions Islamabad United in Match 4 of the Pakistan Super League 2023 at the National Cricket Stadium in Karachi after losing a thrilling match against Babar Azam’s Peshawar Zalmi.
Karachi Kings boast a stronger bowling squad this PSL season, with Mohammad Amir, Imran Tahir, and Mir Hamza aiming to spearhead their assault. Additionally, KK has the seasoned Imad Wasim and Shoaib Malik, who are trying to stabilize their middle order.
One of the best teams in the Pakistan Super League is Islamabad United. Shadab Khan, Pakistan’s all-around master, is in charge of them.
Karachi Kings vs Islamabad United Weather Report, Toss Prediction, and Pitch Report
We anticipate cold, windy weather with occasional rain breaks.
Chasing will be the better option because chasing teams win games.
As a batting fortress, this surface allows top-order batters to launch a counterattack as early as the first over. As a result, expect several batters to reach the half-century mark.
Karachi Kings Team News & Probable Playing XIs
The Karachi Kings will be hoping to stick with their starting XI after losing their opening game by a razor-thin margin of only two runs. Mohammad Amir, Mir Hamza, and Imran Tahir are anticipated to lead their bowling attack because the team has no injuries. Tabriaz Shamsi might take Andrew Tye’s place in the starting XI.
Recent form – L L W L L
Karachi Kings’ Probable XI
Imad Wasim (C), Matthew Wade (Wk), Tabriz Shamsi, Imran Tahir, Mir Hamza, Ben Cutting, Mohammad Amir, Qasim Akram, Shoaib Malik, Sharjeel Khan, Haider Ali
Islamabad United Team News & Probable Playing XIs
In this PSL season, Alex Hales and Rassie van der Dussen will be Islamabad United’s important batsmen. While their starting XI for Match 4 can include Shadab Khan, Tom Curran, Zeeshan Zameer, and Hasan Ali.
Recent form – L W L L L
Islamabad United’s Probable XI
Shadab Khan (C), Azam Khan (Wk), Paul Stirling, Alex Hales, Faheem Ashraf, Rassie van der Dussen, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Asif Ali, Hasan Ali, Tom Curran, Zeeshan Zameer
Karachi Kings vs Islamabad United Head-to-Head Stats (Last five matches)
| Team | Won | Lost |
| Karachi Kings | 1 | 4 |
| Islamabad United | 4 | 1 |
Karachi Kings vs Islamabad United – Match 04, Dream 11
Wicket-keeper
- Matthew Wade
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Batters
- Shoaib Malik (VC)
- Paul Stirling
- Alex Hales
All-Rounders
- Imad Wasim
- Shadab Khan (C)
Bowlers
- Mohammad Amir
- Andrew Tye
- Hasan Ali
- Muhammad Wasim
Karachi Kings vs Islamabad United Prediction
Winning the toss
- Islamabad United
Top batsman
- Karachi Kings – Shoaib Malik
- Islamabad United – Alex Hales
Top bowler
- Karachi Kings – Mir Hamza
- Islamabad United – Shadab Khan
Most sixes
- Karachi Kings – Shoaib Malik
- Islamabad United – Alex Hales
Player of the Match
- Islamabad United – Alex Hales
Team Scores Batting First
- Karachi Kings – 160+
- Islamabad United – 170+
Islamabad United is the favourite to win this match.
Islamabad United has chosen a stronger team with a balanced mix of batters, bowlers, and all-rounders, while the Kings have shown a potential to make a comeback in the 2023 edition. However, despite their limited spin attack, their top batting order does appear to dominate the game, at least on paper. Based on this, we forecast that Islamabad United will win their first game of the season in Match 4 itself.