Islamabad United vs Karachi Kings 20th T20 Predictions
Karachi Kings look favorites to win this game. Here’s how Karachi Kings & Lahore Kings can qualify for the PSL Playoffs
While Islamabad United are currently in third position in the standings with eight points from seven matches, Karachi Kings are fourth with six points from seven games. While Islamabad United are already through to the playoffs, the Karachi Kings will need to avoid losing altogether or lose by a very fine margin if they are to get through to the playoff stage.
Both teams were victorious in their respective matches before coming into this one. While Islamabad defeated the Quetta Gladiators on Friday, the Karachi Kings prevailed over Lahore Qalandars on Saturday.
Hussain Talat scored a good half-century for Islamabad while Misbah-ul-Haq, Brad Haddin and Shane Watson all made important contributions with the bat to help the side post 165/6 in the first 20 overs.
Quetta were looking good for the win with Ahmed Shehzad and Kevin Pietersen calling the shots with a couple of half-centuries. However, their dismissals in the 17th and 18th overs respectively triggered an unexpected downfall for the Gladiators, who finished one run short of the opposition. Mohammad Irfan and Rumman Raees did very well with the ball during the last few overs for Islamabad.
In the other game, Shoaib Malik was the pick of the bowlers for Karachi with figures of 21/2 in his four over spell. Usama Mir also claimed a couple of wickets whilst being the most expensive bowler for Karachi while Mohammad Amir and Sohail Khan also picked up wickets.
Chasing 156 runs for the victory, the Kings completed the chase with five wickets to spare in the final delivery of the chase. Kieron Pollard proved to be the hero with an unbeaten 45 runs off just 20 deliveries after Babar Azam had done well up top with 49 off 42 deliveries.
Going into this upcoming fixture, the permutations are quite clear. While a win for Islamabad will see them finish the league stage on top of the standings, Karachi will need a win for a more desperate reason. Shoaib Malik and Pollard will be key players for Karachi while Hussain Talat could hold the key for Islamabad.
Match 20 Islamabad United vs Karachi Kings Predictions
Karachi Kings to win.
Shoaib Malik to be the top bowler for Karachi Kings.
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