Karachi Kings vs Islamabad United, Match 25 - Live Cricket Score

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.