KAR vs ISL Dream11 Prediction, Match 25, PSL Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates
Karachi Kings set to face Islamabad United in the 25th match of the Pakistan Super League 2026 (PSL) at the National Stadium in Karachi on Thursday, April 16.
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In the 25th match of the PSL 2026, Karachi Kings (KAR) will take on Islamabad United (ISL). Karachi Kings had a disappointing performance in their previous match, suffering a four-wicket defeat against Hyderabad Kingsmen. Batting first, Karachi managed to post a strong total of 188 runs, but Hyderabad successfully chased it down in 19.1 overs. Saad Baig was the standout performer with the bat, scoring 53 runs off 37 deliveries, while Moeen Ali also made a valuable contribution with 44 runs.
In the bowling department, Abbas Afridi impressed with two wickets, whereas Khushdil Shah, Hasan Ali, Adam Zampa, and Salman Agha chipped in with one wicket each. However, the bowling unit overall proved expensive, which ultimately cost them the game. Despite a good total on the board, Karachi fell short due to an underwhelming performance in both fielding and bowling at crucial moments.
On the other hand, Islamabad United also endured a tough match, going down by six wickets against Hyderabad Kingsmen. Batting first, they posted a competitive total of 153 runs, but Hyderabad chased it comfortably in 18.1 overs. Devon Conway provided a solid foundation at the top with a well-compiled 45, while Mark Chapman added 42 runs to strengthen the innings. With the ball, Chris Green was the most effective, picking up 2 wickets for just 19 runs in his four overs. Imad Wasim, Richard Gleeson, and Faheem Ashraf also made notable contributions with the ball, but their efforts were not enough to prevent the defeat.
Match Information
Karachi Kings vs Islamabad United, Match 25
Pakistan Super League, 16 Apr 2026, Thur, 7:30 PM IST, National Stadium, Karachi
Match Starts In
00:08:51:33
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Broadcast
N/A
Live Stream
N/A
Weather Report
Haze
28.8°C
54% (Humidity)
Team Form (Last 5 matches)
Probable Playing XI
Karachi Kings
David Warner (C), Waseem Muhammad, Agha Salman, Saad Baig, Azam Khan (wk), MM Ali, Khushdil Shah, Abbas Afridi, Hasan Ali, Ihsanullah, A Zampa
Bench : Aqib Ilyas, Rizwanullah Murad, Shahid Aziz, Mir Hamza, RR Hendricks, H Arshad, Mohammad Hamza, Khuzaima Bin Tanvir
Islamabad United
Devon Conway (wk), S Minhas, Mohammad Faiq, MS Chapman, Haider Ali, Faheem Ashraf, Chris Green (C), IM Wasim, Mehran Mumtaz, RJ Gleeson, Salman Irshad
Bench : AGS Gous, Max Bryant, SH Khan, Dipendra Singh Airee, M Hasnain, Sameen Gul, H Sajjad, Salman Mirza, Mohsin Riaz, Nisar Ahmad
Injury and availability news
Pitch Report
55%
Pace Bowling
45%
Spin Bowling
60%
Batting Pitch
168
Average Score
40%
Bowling Pitch
Player Picks
Devon Conway ISL | WKBAT
Devon Conway is an excellent batter and is currently in good form. Moreover, he scored 104 runs in the last two games. He is definitely a brilliant batter and can perform well this season.
David Warner KAR | BAT
David Warner is an outstanding T20 batter who is currently in excellent form. He has scored 351 runs across his last 10 matches, highlighting his consistency and impact. As a key player for the Karachi Kings, he is expected to play a crucial role for the side this season.
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Mohsin Riaz
ISL | BAT
Mir Hamza
KAR | BOWL
Teams will be updated after Toss
Last Updated On - Apr 16 2026 8:49 AM
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