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 third win against Islamabad United in Match 19th 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: March 3rd 2023, 7:00 pm IST. Venue: Pindi Club Ground, Rawalpindi 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 have 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 fourth win of this season.

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

#PREDICTION 1 – ISLAMABAD UNITED TO WIN

Why will Islamabad win?

• Islamabad has one of the most experienced batters in this batting lineup, this will be key for Islamabad United to get off to a good start.
• With the likes of Azam Khan, Colin Munro, Rassie Van Der Dussen, and R Gurbaz, Islamabad can capitalise over Karachi’s weak bowling attack.

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

The 24-year-old is ready to lead Islamabad United in another game 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 tonight.
• He can take at least 3 wickets tonight.

#PREDICTION 3 – IMAD WASIM TO BE THE TOP BATTER FOR KARACHI KINGS

• Imad Wasim can be the top batter for Karachi Kings in this game. He is performing very well this season.
• Imad has 237 runs in 7 innings with an average of 118 runs.

Islamabad United vs Karachi Kings Toss Prediction:

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

Islamabad United Probable Playing 11

Colin Munro, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Rassie van der Dussen, Shadab Khan ©, Azam Khan, Asif Ali, Faheem Ashraf, Tom Curran, Hasan Ali, Zeeshan Zameer, Abrar Ahmed

Karachi Kings Probable Playing 11

Matthew Wade (wk), James Vince, Tayyab Tahir, Shoaib Malik, Imad Wasim ©, Ben Cutting, Irfan Khan, Aamer Yamin, Muhammad Musa, Tabraiz Shamsi, Akif Javed

Pitch Report

Rawalpindi offers an excellent track to bat on. Thanks to the even and consistent pace & bounce that it offers, batting becomes easier in both the innings. There is hardly any assistance for the bowlers but the pacers will enjoy swing movements with the new ball. The average first-inning score here is around 170.

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.