πππππ :βΒ Islamabad United vs Karachi Kings
ππππ : May 19,Mondayβ
ππππ : 20:30 PM ISTββ
πππππ :β Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
ππππππππππ :β Pakistan Super League, 2025
Defending Champions Islamabad United eye playoff spot against in-form Karachi Kings
- Islamabad United suffered comprehensive defeat at the hands of Quetta Gladiators in a game played at Rawalpindi.
- Karachi Kings registered a hard-fought win over Peshawar Zalmi in a game played at Rawalpindi.
- David Warner, James Vince and Khushdil Shah put in excellent performances for Karachi Kings in the previous match.
Islamabad United vs Karachi Kings
TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar
Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website.
ISU vs KRK Match Prediction & Analysis
Host Islamabad United will be looking to seal their place in the playoffs when they take on Karachi Kings in the 30th match of the Pakistan Super League 2025 played at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Monday.
Defending Champions have lost four consecutive matches on the bounce and will be desperate to break their losing streak against Karachi Kings. Skipper Shadab Khan will be hoping that experienced players can come to the party in this must-win encounter.
On the other hand, Karachi Kings have secured their playoff berth after registering a close win over Peshawar Zalmi. Captain David Warner will be hoping that the side can continue their winning momentum in this final round-robin match.
TEAMS PREVIEW
Islamabad United Preview
In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of in-form opener Sahibzada Farhan, Colin Munro, Alex Hales, Rassie van der Dussen and Jimmy Neesham to deliver the bulk of the runs.
With 321 runs in nine outings, Sahibzada Farhan has topped the batting charts for Islamabad United so far this season.
In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Naseem Shah, Salman Irshad, Ben Dwarshuis, Shadab Khan and Jimmy Neesham to deliver timely breakthroughs.
With 10 wickets at an excellent economy rate of 7.28, left-arm spinner Imad Wasim has been standout performer with the ball in hand for Islamabad United.
Karachi Kings Preview
In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of captain David Warner, James Vince, wicket-keeper Ben McDermott, Irfan Khan, Mohammad Nabi and Khushdil Shah to deliver the bulk of the runs.
In the previous match, captain David Warner led from the front for Karachi Kings with the bat and scored a sublime 86 runs off 50 balls with the help of eleven fours and two sixes. He was well supported by James Vince, who scored 72 runs off 42 balls with the help of eleven boundaries and one four.
Khushdil Shah scored unbeaten quick-fire 43 runs off 15 balls with the help of four fours and three sixes, whereas Mohammad Nabi chipped in with 26 runs off just 10 balls with the help of one four and three sixes.
In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Mir Hamza, Aamer Jamal, Hasan Ali, Mohammad Nabi, and Abbas Afridi to deliver timely breakthroughs.
In the previous match, Hasan Ali and Mir Hamza bowled well for Kings and claimed one wicket each.
Weather Conditions
The wicket prepared at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium is expected to be full of runs for the batting units. The bowlers will need to discipline to get rewards on such a placid pitch.
The weather forecast for Mondayβs match is going to be clear skies with gentle breeze.
ISU vs KRK Pitch Report
Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi is going to host the 30th match of the Pakistan Super League 2025 played between Islamabad United and Karachi Kings.
Toss: To Bat
Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium has been a great venue for side batting first. Majority of the PSL matches played this season have been won by side winning the toss and opting to bat first.