PSL 8 Islamabad United vs Karachi Kings Match Prediction and Data Analysis

After losing to Babar Azam’s Peshawar Zalmi in a nail-biting match, Karachi Kings will be seeking their first win against Islamabad United in Match 4 of Pakistan Super League 2023.

Islamabad United won the silverware in 2016 and 2018 in the Pakistan Super League. Their leader is Shadab Khan, one of Pakistan’s most talented all-around performers. Let’s take a detailed and in-depth Islamabad United vs Karachi Kings, match predictions, and data analysis.

Match details:

Match: Islamabad United vs Karachi Kings 2023 Date and Time: February 16th, 2023, 7:30 pm IST. Venue: National Stadium, Karachi Live Streaming: Sony Liv and Sony Sports Network Winner: Islamabad United

Islamabad United vs Karachi Kings Betting Odds:

	Parimatch	Megapari	JungliWIN
Islamabad	1.67	1.675	1.70
Karachi	2.22	2.21	2.24
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Top 3 Islamabad United vs Karachi Kings Match Prediction & Analysis:

Islamabad United seem to possess a more composed batting and bowling unit than Karachi Kings, despite both teams having made improvements in their squads to fill their voids. The pitch conditions and nature of the contest will favor IU in a close match against KK, which could be the team’s first win of PSL 2023.

These are our Top 3 Islamabad United vs Karachi Kings Match Predictions:

#PREDICTION 1 – ISLAMABAD UNITED TO WIN

Why will Islamabad win?

• • The English top-order batsman Alex Hales, one of the most experienced batters in this batting lineup, will be key for Islamabad United to get off to a good start.
  • Azam Khan has scored 284 runs in his last 10 games, averaging 31 runs per innings and a strike rate of 144.16.
  • As the National Cricket Stadium offers some spinner-friendly conditions, Shabad Khan will be tasked with taking crucial wickets in the middle overs.

#PREDICTION 2 – SHADAB KHAN TO BE THE TOP ISLAMABAD BOWLER 

The 24-year-old is ready to lead Islamabad United in another season of the Pakistan Super League. With 19 wickets in eight matches, he finished as the second-leading wicket-taker last season. He is expected to bowl a match-winning performance on tonight.

• With 19 wickets in eight matches, he finished as the second-leading wicket-taker last season. He is expected to bowl a match-winning performance on tonight.

#PREDICTION 3 – SHOIAB MALIK TO BE THE TOP BATTER FOR KARACHI KINGS

• He scored 52 runs off 32 balls in Match 2, including two sixes and four boundaries, demonstrating just how capable he is. 
• A total of 1738 runs were scored by Shoaib Malik in 63 innings in 67 PSL matches.

Islamabad United vs Karachi Kings Toss Prediction:

Islamabad United will win the toss and decide to bowl first.

Islamabad United Probable Playing 11

Alex Hales, Paul Stirling, Rassie van der Dussen, Shadab Khan (C), Azam Khan(WK), Asif Ali, Wasim Jr, Faheem Ashraf, Tom Curran, Hasan Ali, Zeeshan Zameer

Karachi Kings Probable Playing 11

Sharjeel Khan, Haider Ali, Shoaib Malik, Matthew Wade (WK), Qasim Akram, Ben Cutting, Imad Wasim (C), Andrew Tye, Mohammad Amir, Imran Tahir, Mir Hamza

Pitch Report

There is no better pitch for batting than this one, and top-order batsmen could start to counterattack from the first delivery. It is expected that multiple batsmen will score half-centuries on this pitch due to unexpected turn and bounce.

Where can I watch the game?

Indian fans can watch the game on Sony Sports Network and Sony Liv application. Audiences in Pakistan can catch the live action on A Sports, and PTV Sports.