Islamabad United will lock horns with Karachi Kings in the 24th match at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi on Thursday evening (March 07).
Islamabad United have won three out of their eight games, boasting a positive net run rate of +0.163 and currently positioned No. 4 with seven points at the points table. Meanwhile, Karachi Kings are just one spot below Islamabad with three wins in seven games, accumulating six points and a negative NRR of -0.184.
Match Details
PSL 2024 Match 24: Islamabad United vs Karachi Kings
Date: Thursday, March 07, 2024
Time: 7:00 PM PKT/7:30 PM (Local)
Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
Capacity: 15000
Ends: Pavilion End, Shell End
Picture Courtesy: Islamabad United
Islamabad United vs Karachi Kings Preview
Islamabad playoffs qualification scenarios have become tricky after a defeat against Lahore Qalandars by 17 runs in the last game. They need to win their two remaining games to ensure a place in the top four. However, Karachi Kings won against Quetta Gladiators by seven wickets in the last game. Kings will try to capitalize on their recent form and improve their position on the table as they have an extra game in hand.
The left-handed opener, Colin Munro scored 203 runs in his last five innings.
The skipper, Shadab Khan has been the top run-scorer with Agha Salman for Islamabad as Salman scored 229 runs in seven innings and Khan scored 190 runs in seven innings. Shadab is also the leading wicket-taker with ten wickets in seven matches with Naseem Shah taking nine wickets in six matches.
Kieron Pollard (196 runs in 6 matches) and Shoaib Malik ( 204 runs in 7 matches) are the top run-getters for Karachi. Tim Seifert (49 off 31 balls) played well against Quetta on a tricky pitch in the last game. Hasan Ali (13 wickets in 7 matches) has been outstanding for Karachi and is the highest wicket-taker. The Pakistani right-arm leg break, Zahid Mahmood took 2/25 in the last game and showed consistency.
Islamabad United vs Karachi Kings Playing 11
Islamabad United: Alex Hales, Colin Munro, Agha Salman, Shadab Khan (c), Jordan Cox, Azam Khan (wk), Imad Wasim, Faheem Ashraf, Hunain Shah, Naseem Shah, Rumman Raees
Karachi Kings: Shan Masood (c), Tim Seifert (wk), James Vince, Shoaib Malik, Irfan Khan, Kieron Pollard, Mohammad Nawaz, Hasan Ali, Zahid Mahmood, Mir Hamza, Blessing Muzarabani
Islamabad United vs Karachi Kings Squad
Islamabad United: Shadab Khan, Naseem Shah (both Platinum), Imad Wasim, Azam Khan (both Diamond), Faheem Ashraf (Brand Ambassador), Alex Hales, Colin Munro (all Gold), Rumman Raees (Silver), Tymal Mills, Matthew Forde, Salman Agha, Qasim Akram, Shahab Khan, Hunain Shah, Ubaid Shah, Shamyl Hussain, Tom Curran (injured), Jordan Cox, Haider Ali, Obed McCoy