PSL MATCH 22- ISLAMABAD UNITED V KARACHI KINGS
Karachi Kings are placed at the fourth spot in the points table and will battle with the table toppers Islamabad United who powered their way to another victory yesterday with the help of Asif Ali’s counter-attacking knock.
PAKISTAN SUPER LEAGUE SEASON 6
VENUE & TIME: Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi at 8 pm Local Time (9:30 pm IST)
PREVIEW:
Karachi Kings have been caught up in a mid-table rift and need a win to better their position in this league while Islamabad United sits comfortably at the top of the table and would like to win yet another game to safeguard their pole position even more.
Karachi’s premier batsman, Babar Azam has been in tremendous form in this edition of the PSL. He has scored 343 runs at an average of 114.33 with a strike rate of 137.75 in this edition of the tournament thus far and is expected to go big again. Sharjeel Khan is expected to give an aggressive start alongside a stable Babar Azam the way he has been doing so far with 204 runs at an average of 34 with the strike rate being a magnificent 165.85. Arshad Iqbal has been the best Karachi bowler so far with 6 wickets at an average of 24.50.
The opening pair of Usman Khawaja and Colin Munro is expected to fire up at the top of the order while the skipper Shadab Khan would like to pick up his game and perform better as his side has massive expectations from him. Asif Ali, who played one hell of an inning yesterday, has been Islamabad’s fulcrum in the middle order. He has scored 147 runs at an average of 36.75 and the strike rate is an impressive 159.78. The likes of Iftikhar Ahmed and Rohail Nazir will be expected to chip in as well. Mohammad Wasim Jr has been their premier bowler with 6 scalps to his name at an average of 29.50.
PROBABLE XI:
Islamabad United: Usman Khawaja, Colin Munro, Rohail Nazir (wk), Shadab Khan (C), Iftikhar Ahmed, Hussain Talat, Asif Ali, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Ali Khan, Akif Javed, Muhammad Musa
Karachi Kings: Sharjeel Khan, Babar Azam, Martin Guptill, Najibullah Zadran, Chadwick Walton (wk), Thisara Perera, Imad Wasim (C), Qasim Akram, Waqas Maqsood, Mohammad Amir, Arshad Iqbal
KEY PLAYERS TO WATCH OUT FOR:
Islamabad United: Colin Munro, Asif Ali, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Shadab Khan
Karachi Kings: Babar Azam, Sharjeel Khan, Arshad Iqbal, Martin Guptill
HEAD TO HEAD:
Played- 15
Islamabad United- 9
Karachi Kings- 6
No Result- 0
WHERE TO WATCH IN INDIA:
Sony Six (Television Streaming), Sony LIV (Online Streaming)
DREAM11 PREDICTIONS:
Wicket-Keeper: Rohail Nazir
Batsmen: Babar Azam, Martin Guptill©, Colin Munro
All-Rounders: Shadab Khan(VC), Iftikhar Ahmed, Thisara Perera
Bowlers: Mohammad Wasim, Arshad Iqbal, Mohammad Amir, and Ali Khan
PREDICTIONS:
If Islamabad scores somewhere between 160 to 180 after batting first then we can expect Karachi to chase it down while if Karachi bat first and scores 170 to 190 then we expect Karachi to defend it. We expect Karachi Kings to register a victory against Islamabad United in this fixture.
PITCH REPORT:
Batting first should be ideal. Sheikh Zayed Stadium has offered sporty tracks till now which has had something for both the bowlers and the batsmen and it is expected that the scenario will remain the same in this game.
(The Final Dream11 Squad of this game will be posted on our Telegram Channel 10 minutes post toss)
Note: This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. Please ensure that while you select your team, consider the points that are mentioned and make your own decision accordingly.
