Karachi Kings and Islamabad United will square off in the fourth match of the Pakistan Super League on Thursday (February 16) at Karachi’s National Stadium.
The Kings, led by Imad Wasim, came within two runs of defeating Babar Azam’s Peshawar Zalmi in their opener, falling two runs short despite Imad Wasim’s unbeaten 80 and Shoaib Malik’s 52.
The Kings lost four early wickets while chasing a mammoth target of 200, but a 133-run stand between Malik and Imad kept them in the hunt. They did not, however, cross the finish line in a thrilling finish at National Stadium on Wednesday.
Meanwhile, United is preparing to play their first game with a strong squad. Alex Hales, who recently became the ILT20’s leading run-scorer, will be full of confidence. Their overseas batting lineup includes Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Colin Munro, and Moeen Ali.
Shadab Khan is an excellent batsman, and his contribution, along with the ball, will be critical. Abrar Ahmed had a memorable Test series against England and will look to replicate his exploits in the game’s shortest format.
Karachi Kings vs Islamabad United Match Details
Match: Karachi Kings vs Islamabad United, Match 4, Pakistan Super League 2023
Date and Time: February 16, 2022, Thursday; 08:00 pm IST
Venue: National Stadium, Karachi
Pitch Report:
The pitch in Karachi is expected to be an absolute belter for batting, with no room for error for bowlers. Another high-scoring game appears to be in the process of launching. After winning the toss, fielding first could be a winning strategy.
Weather Report:
On matchday, there is no chance of rain. The playing conditions will be pleasant, with temperatures hovering around 23 degrees Celsius.
Karachi Kings vs Islamabad United Probable XIs
Karachi Kings
Sharjeel Khan, Matthew Wade (WK), Haider Ali, Shoaib Malik, Qasim Akram, Ben Cutting, Imad Wasim (C), Andrew Tye, Imran Tahir, Mir Hamza, Mohammad Amir
Islamabad United
Alex Hales, Paul Stirling/Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Colin Munro/Moeen Ali, Shadab Khan (C), Sohaib Maqsood, Asif Ali, Azam Khan (WK), Mohammad Wasim Jr, Hasan Ali, Abrar Ahmed, Fazalhaq Farooqi
Match Prediction: Islamabad will win.
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