PSL 2022: Karachi Kings vs Islamabad United Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match?

Preview

Karachi Kings will square up against the Islamabad United side in the 14th Match of the 2022 edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL). The Islamabad United side is positioned at the 3rd spot in the table, having won 2 out of their 4 rubbers.

The Karachi Kings have endured a miserable campaign in the tournament thus far, and are placed at the last spot in the table, having lost all 4 matches that they have played in PSL 2022. The Babar Azam-led side will desperately be looking for a turnaround.

Match Details

Karachi Kings vs Islamabad United, Match 14

Venue: National Stadium, Karachi

Date & Time: February 6th at 08:00 PM IST and 07:30 PM Local Time

Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network

Pitch Report

The pitch is an excellent one for batting, and the batters can get on top of the bowling on this surface. Batting first would be a good option, as the last 7 matches in this tournament on this ground have been won by the side wielding the willow first.

Average first innings score: 168 (in 13 matches played in PSL 2022)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 6, Lost – 7

Probable Playing XIs for Karachi Kings vs Islamabad United

Karachi Kings

Babar Azam (C), Sharjeel Khan, Sahibzada Farhan, Ian Cockbain, Mohammad Nabi, Aamer Yamin, Imad Wasim, Lewis Gregory, Mohammad Taha, Umaid Asif, Mohammad Imran

Islamabad United

Paul Stirling, Alex Hales, Colin Munro, Shadab Khan (C), Azam Khan, Asif Ali, Faheem Ashraf, Mubasir Khan, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Hasan Ali, Waqas Maqsood

Karachi Kings vs Islamabad United Head-to-Head

Matches- 16, Karachi Kings – 6, Islamabad United- 10

Probable Top Performers

Probable best batter of the match: Babar Azam

Babar Azam has been in excellent form in PSL 2022. The right-handed batting stalwart has plundered 186 runs in 4 innings and averages 62.00 in the competition. Azam will look to give his team a good start.

Probable best bowler of the match: Shadab Khan

Shadab Khan is the leading wicket-taker in the tournament and has scalped 10 wickets in just 4 matches at a superb strike-rate of 9.60. Khan’s ability to pick up wickets at regular intervals makes him a match-winner for his side.

Disclaimer: This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.