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PSL 2024: Karachi Kings to battle it out against Islamabad United

Wednesday, 28-Feb-2024, 06:14 AM
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Islamabad United and Karachi Kings will face each other in the 15th match of the ongoing Pakistan Super League on Wednesday at National Stadium in Karachi. Islamabad United have got to accelerate their campaign, having gotten off to a rather slow start in the tournament. Islamabad are on the fifth spot in the points table with one victory from their last four encounters. They have three defeats, two points and the negative NRR -0.082. 

Karachi Kings, on the other hand, are keeping pace with the momentum, having two victories from three games. They have only lost one game so far, owning great chances to catching up with the top positioned teams. Karachi Kings had their last match against Lahore Qalandars, wherein they overcame Qalandars with their 2-wicket win. They have great chances to make it to the top as they look forward to carrying on with same pace. 

Islamabad United, led by Shadab Khan, will enter the game after their defeat against Peshawar Zalmi in their last game. They showed great resilience and determination in their last match, but Peshawar Zalmi enjoyed the last laugh. Colin Munro and Azam Khan will be expected to continue with their noble forms to bring success to the team.

Head-to-head

Karachi Kings and Islamabad United have played 20 games against each other. Islamabad United have recorded 14 victories, while Karachi Kings have been on the downside with 6 victories. 

Karachi Kings Probable XI: Shan Masood (c), Muhammad Akhlaq (wk), James Vince, Shoaib Malik, Kieron Pollard, Mohammad Nawaz, Irfan Khan, Daniel Sams, Hasan Ali, Tabraiz Shamsi, Mir Hamza

Islamabad United Probable XI: Haider Ali, Colin Munro, Agha Salman, Shadab Khan (c), Azam Khan (wk), Jordan Cox, Imad Wasim, Faheem Ashraf, Hunain Shah, Naseem Shah, Tymal Mills

 

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