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.

By Bhupender Sharma

Updated - 16 Apr 2026, 08:49 IST

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Preview

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

Broadcast

N/A

Live Stream

N/A

Weather Report

National Stadium, Karachi

Haze

31.8°C

40% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

Karachi Kings

L
L
W
W
W

Islamabad United

L
W
W
W
NR

Players Stats in current Series

1

Sameer Minhas

ISL - bat

207 Runs

5 Matches

2

Devon Conway

ISL - wkbat

154 Runs

5 Matches

3

Azam Khan

KAR - wk

153 Runs

5 Matches

4

Moeen Ali

KAR - all

124 Runs

5 Matches

5

Saad Baig

KAR - wk

116 Runs

5 Matches

6

Mark Chapman

ISL - all

106 Runs

5 Matches

1

Mark Chapman

ISL - all

182.76

5 Matches

2

Shadab Khan

ISL - all

165.91

4 Matches

3

Sameer Minhas

ISL - bat

164.29

5 Matches

4

Hasan Ali

KAR - bowl

160.00

4 Matches

5

Moeen Ali

KAR - all

156.96

5 Matches

6

Salman Mirza

ISL - bowl

150.00

2 Matches

1

Hasan Ali

KAR - bowl

9 Wkts

4 Matches

2

Shadab Khan

ISL - all

7 Wkts

4 Matches

3

Chris Green

ISL - bowl

5 Wkts

4 Matches

4

Imad Wasim

ISL - all

5 Wkts

5 Matches

5

Faheem Ashraf

ISL - all

5 Wkts

5 Matches

6

Salman Irshad

ISL - all

5 Wkts

5 Matches

1

Richard Gleeson

ISL - bowl

6.00

4 Matches

2

Chris Green

ISL - bowl

6.67

4 Matches

3

Shadab Khan

ISL - all

6.93

4 Matches

4

7.00

5 Matches

5

Adam Zampa

KAR - bowl

7.15

5 Matches

6

Hasan Ali

KAR - bowl

7.38

4 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

(Will be added when there is an update)

Pitch Report

The pitch at the National Stadium in Karachi is typically known to favour batters, offering good conditions for aggressive stroke play and high-scoring matches. As the game progresses, the surface gradually begins to assist spin bowlers. Moreover, the presence of dew in evening matches often makes chasing a more favourable option. Overall, it is a high-scoring venue, with the average first-innings total being around 168 runs.

55%

Pace Bowling

45%

Spin Bowling

60%

Batting Pitch

168

Average Score

40%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

8
C

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.

9
VC

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.

8

Azam Khan KAR | WK

Azam Khan is an excellent batter. He also scored 125 runs in the last three games. He is definitely able to perform well this season.

7

Sameer Minhas ISL | BAT

Sameer Minhas is an excellent batter. He also scored 207 runs in the previous five games. He is definitely able to perform well this season.

9

Hasan Ali KAR | BOWL

Hasan Ali is currently in good form. He took 13 wickets in the last 8 games. He is definitely a brilliant bowler and can perform well this season.

7.5

Mark Chapman ISL | ALL

Mark Chapman is an excellent batter. Moreover, he scored 42 off just 30 balls in the last game against Kingsmen. He can perform well this season.

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7.5

Mohsin Riaz

ISL | BAT

8.5

Mir Hamza

KAR | BOWL

Teams will be updated after Toss

Last Updated On - Apr 16 2026 8:49 AM

Players
11/11

Team 1

KAR

7 : 4

ISL

Credits Left
9.5/100

Mega League
Devon Conway
C

8

Azam Khan

8

Sameer Minhas
VC

7

Salman Ali Agha

9

Saad Baig

8

David Warner

9

Khushdil Shah

8

Mark Chapman

7.5

Moeen Ali

8.5

Chris Green

8.5

Hasan Ali

9

Players
11/11

Team 1

KAR

7 : 4

ISL

Credits Left
8.5/100

Grand League
Devon Conway

8

Azam Khan

8

Sameer Minhas

7

Salman Ali Agha

9

Saad Baig

8

David Warner
C

9

Mark Chapman

7.5

Moeen Ali
VC

8.5

Chris Green

8.5

Hasan Ali

9

Adam Zampa

9

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