Islamabad United vs Karachi Kings Match Prediction, PSL 2020
Islamabad United will hope a break in the weather in Rawalpindi offers a chance for them to get back to winning ways when they take on Karachi Kings in the 2020 Pakistan Super League. The match takes place on March 1 and the live action is scheduled to get underway at 19:00 local time.
Rain washed out their match against Peshawar Zalmi and Islamabad are still looking to get back to winning ways following defeat to Quetta Gladiators. They have won two and lost two of their four matches so far, with both losses coming against the Gladiators.
Karachi Kings, meanwhile, have lost their last two matches after starting with a ten-run win against Peshawar Zalmi. Since then, they have failed to defend 156/9 against Quetta Gladiators and were bowled out for 134 to loss by 52 runs to Multan Sultans last time out.
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Toss Prediction
Karachi Kings have won the toss in each of their last two matches; Islamabad United may elect to field first this time out.
Weather Report
The forecast in Rawalpindi is much improved for the next few days – there should be no rain with sunny skies on the menu.
Pitch Condition
The rain will mean some work for the groundsmen, but the Rawalpindi wicket is generally a quick one.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds and match prediction for Islamabad United vs Karachi Kings, PSL 2020
Islamabad United Team News & Playing 11
ISU Team News
With no toss possible last time out, it is unknown if Islamabad were going to stick or twist from their defeat against Quetta Gladiators. Rumman Raees was brought into the team for that match in the only change from their win in the previous game.
ISU Key Players
Luke Ronchi: Key to the first of Islamabad United’s three wins against Karachi Kings last season and still a key big-hitter at the top of the order.
Dawid Malan: Started well with the bat, hitting 64 in the opening game, and his form has been generally good since as he looks to send a statement to the England selectors.
Shadab Khan: Already a dangerous spin bowler, the captain has proved his all-round worth in recent matches having been pushed up to bat at number four.
ISU Team Form
Islamabad United’s match against Peshawar Zalmi was completely rained off so they still have two wins, sandwiched by two losses to Quetta Gladiators.
Colin Ingram hit 63* from 40 balls in a total of 187/7 last time out, but they could not defend it – Ahmed Safi Abdullah took 2-17 but Quetta won by five wickets with two balls to spare after some late runs.
Islamabad United Predicted Playing 11
Luke Ronchi (wk), Colin Munro, Dawid Malan, Shadab Khan (c), Colin Ingram, Asif Ali, Faheem Ashraf, Amad Butt, Ahmed Safi Abdullah, Rumman Raees, Muhammad Musa
Karachi Kings Team News & Playing 11
KRK Team News
Mohammad Rizwan has missed the last two games, with Chadwick Walton keeping wicket and Sharjeel Khan retaining his place at the top of the order despite Alex Hales’ return.
KRK Key Players
Babar Azam: Key for the Kings with the bat, he has already hit one half-century in this year’s tournament and is expected to rack up plenty more.
Alex Hales: Missed the first game but has top-scored with 29 in each of the two matches. He was previously in outstanding form for Sydney Thunder in the Big Bash League and needs 32 more runs for 7,000 in T20 cricket.
Mohammad Amir: Excellent in the Bangladesh Premier League in December and January and he has continued that form in the PSL so far too. Last time out, he claimed 2-27.
KRK Team Form
Karachi Kings started the tournament with a win against Peshawar Zalmi but they have suffered back-to-back defeats to Quetta Gladiators and Multan Sultans since.
Last time out, they fell well short despite Mohammad Amir taking 2-27 as Multan Sultans posted 186/6 from their 20 overs. Karachi, in reply, were bowled out for 134 in 17 overs.
Karachi Kings Predicted Playing 11
Sharjeel Khan, Alex Hales, Babar Azam, Cameron Delport, Chadwick Walton (wk), Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim (c), Chris Jordan, Mohammad Amir, Umer Khan, Umaid Asif
Islamabad United vs Karachi Kings Head to Head
Islamabad United have won eight of their 12 matches against Karachi Kings, including all three times they met last season. Luke Ronchi hit 67* from 35 balls as Islamabad chased 144 to win the first match by seven wickets, while Asif Ali led the way in the next meeting with a stunning 70 from 38 balls as Islamabad reached 169/5 to win by five wickets with four balls to spare. Last time out, in the first eliminator play-off, Karachi hit 161/9 and Islamabad won by four wickets with three balls to spare.
ISU vs KRK Head to Head Stats
Matches Played |
ISU Won |
KRK Won |
Tie |
No Result |
12 |
8 |
4 |
0 |
0 |
Islamabad United vs Karachi Kings Betting Odds
Islamabad United are favourites at 1.80 to win with Bet365 and Betway, whereas Karachi Kings are 2.00 outsiders with Bet365 and 1.90 with Betway.
Luke Ronchi is 3.75 with Bet365 to be Islamabad United’s top team batsman, while Dawid Malan is 4.33 after he top-scored in the opening game. Colin Munro is 4.33 too, as is Colin Ingram – who top-scored last time out. Shadab Khan is 17.00 after being pushed up the order to number four. With the ball, Shadab is 3.75 favourite to be their top team bowler with Bet365, while Faheem Ashraf and Muhammad Musa are both 4.50.
For Karachi Kings, Babar Azam is 3.25 to be their top team batsman with Bet365. Alex Hales is 4.33 and has top-scored for the Kings in the last two games. Mohammad Amir is 3.25 favourite with Bet365 to be Karachi’s top team bowler, while Chris Jordan is 4.33 and Imad Wasim can be backed at 5.00.
🏆 Islamabad United vs Karachi Kings Prediction
Islamabad United will be keen to bounce back after a defeat and a rained-off match, but they are favourites to do so against a Karachi team who have lost their last two.
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