Karachi Kings' hunt for third consecutive win
| Date | February 28, 2024 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | National Stadium, Karachi |
| Format | T20 |
| Series | Pakistan Super League, 2024 |
Betting Odds
Our Predictions
- James Vince has odds of 3.50 to be Karachi Kings' best batsman
- Alex Hales has odds of 3.10 to be Islamabad United's best batsman.
- Daniel Sams has odds of 3.60 to be Karachi Kings' best bowler
- Shadab Khan has odds of 3.65 to be Islamabad United's best bowler
MATCH PREVIEW
We are in the midseason of the Pakistan Super League 2024. The Karachi Kings will take on Islamabad United in the 15th match of the tournament. The Karachi Kings have improved their odds with good performances and come here with a win against the Lahore Qalandars in this game. Islamabad United has seen a dip in its form with three consecutive losses, which has seen it drop in the pecking order on cricket betting sites. They lost to Peshawar Zalmi in the last game. It is a must-win game for Islamabad United to reach the next round, and it will be interesting to see if they can win.
Karachi Kings Preview
Shan Masood's side comes into this game in good form. They have won the last two games and defeated the Lahore Qalandars by 2 wickets. The side will look to ride this momentum and improve its position on the points table with a win. Their opponents are struggling, and Masood would like to exploit this opportunity.
Shan Masood and Muhammad Akhlaq failed in the last game, and the team will need a good start from the pair. They have a strong middle order and shall expect runs from James Vince, Shoaib Malik, and Mohammad Nawaz. Kieron Pollard and Daniel Sams complete a strong batting lineup for the side.
Mir Hamza and Shoaib Malik have done well with the new ball, and the side will need early wickets from the pair in this game. Mohammad Nawaz and Hasan Ali have bowled well in tandem, and the side will need a good show from them. Tabraiz Shamsi and Daniel Sams strengthen this bowling attack.
Expected Starting XI for Karachi Kings
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 Preview
Shadab Khan's side finds itself in a spot of bother. After starting the season with a win, the side lost three back-to-back games. They went down by 8 runs against Peshawar Zalmi in a high-scoring thriller. They have dropped to fifth place on the points table and on cricket betting apps. They need to win here to improve their position.
Colin Munro played a good knock in the last game and must deliver a positive start with Alex Hales. The middle order has struggled in the last few games, and the side will need good performances from Shadab Khan, Agha Salman, and Azam Khan. The lower middle order failed in the last game, and the side will need a good show from Haider Ali, Faheem Ashraf, and Imad Wasim.
The bowling attack has let the side down, and they will need a good show from Naseem Shah and Agha Salman in this game. Imad Wasim and Shadab Khan must use their experience and bowl well in the middle overs. Tymal Mills, Hunain Shah, and Faheem Ashraf must deliver in the supporting role.
Expected Starting XI for Islamabad United
Shadab Khan (c), Haider Ali, Colin Munro, Agha Salman, Azam Khan (wk), Alex Hales, Imad Wasim, Faheem Ashraf, Hunain Shah, Naseem Shah, Tymal Mills
TOSS: To Bat First
It is one of the best batting surfaces in the world. Big scores have been a trend in Karachi, and we expect a high-scoring wicket. The side winning the toss would look to take advantage of the wicket by batting first and putting up a big score on the board.
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
We expect clear skies over Karachi, and the wicket will be flat where batsmen can play their strokes. The ball will come to the bat nicely, and it will be a tough wicket to bowl on for the fast bowlers. The side batting first will expect to score 200 runs to feel safe on this wicket.
OUR PREDICTION
Islamabad United enters this game under pressure. They have lost the last three games, and the bowling attack has struggled to trouble batters. The side will need a good show from the bowling attack to win. The Karachi Kings have won the last two games and have their batsmen in good form. Playing at home, they will start favorites in this game.
Our prediction is for Karachi Kings to win
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