Karachi Kings (KAR) will try to reverse the tables in their upcoming Pakistan Super League match after falling to Peshawar Zalmi in a closely contested match in their season opener (PSL). On Thursday, February 16, the Imad Wasim-led Karachi team will take on the two-time PSL champion Islamabad United (ISL) at the National Stadium.
Despite being involved in a losing effort, veteran star batsman Shoaib Malik and captain Imad Wasim both had brilliant innings of 52 and 80 runs, respectively. While their bowling will need to get better as the season goes on, their match against Islamabad will be a true test.
Meanwhile, Shadab Khan and company play their first game in the league and are hoping to have a successful debut. It will be interesting to see if the team can turn Thursday’s outcome in their favor.
KAR vs ISL
Match Details:
Karachi Kings vs Islamabad United, Match 4, PSL 2023
Venue: National Stadium, Karachi
Date & Time: February 16, 2023, 07:30 PM IST
Telecast & Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network and SonyLIV app.
Pitch Report:
In the previous five T20 games played in Karachi’s National Stadium, the first innings have averaged over 190 runs. As seen by the first two league games, the matchup may prove to be highly competitive. During the first period of the game, the pacers could receive some assistance from the pitch. Any captain who wins the toss may choose to bat first.
Probable Playing XI:
Karachi Kings (KAR):
Haider Ali, Shoaib Malik, Qasim Akram, Ben Cutting, Imad Wasim (c), Sharjeel Khan, Matthew Wade (wk), Andrew Tye, Imran Tahir, Mir Hamza, Mohammad Amir
Islamabad United (ISL):
Mohammad Wasim Jr., Sohaib Maqsood, Asif Ali, Azam Khan (wk), Alex Hales, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Moeen Ali, Shadab Khan (c), Hasan Ali, Abrar Ahmed, Fazalhaq Farooqi
Probable Best Performers
Probable best batter:
Alex Hales:
Hales got the tournament’s recently finished ILT20 off to a fast start by scoring a century (110 runs) in the first game, followed by scores of 99 and an undefeated 62. However, the batter struggled to score consistently in the second part of the season and had a dismal finish to the year. He will be on the hunt for opportunities to reverse the situation and give Islamabad a strong start in their season opener.
Probable best bowler:
Mohammad Amir:
The seasoned speedster has the necessary expertise to not only secure the crucial wickets but also to prevent the opposition’s batsman from making significant runs. Even though he played quite forgettably in the first game against Peshawar, he’ll want to redeem himself and assist his team win the next game.
Today’s Match Prediction (PSL 8 Match 4)
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