Islamabad United vs. Karachi Kings: Karachi is Still Waiting for their First Win in PSL 7

With the ongoing matches in Pakistan Super League, teams are trying to capitalize on their individual performances to win matches. Be it any team in the league; its players are trying to uplift their potential and play with positive intent. The upcoming match between Islamabad United and Karachi Kings would be a golden chance for Shadab Khan and his team to gain two important points. On the other hand, Karachi is still struggling with consistency and determination in its ranks. With only Babar Azam clicking and making important runs wouldn’t get Karachi their first victory of the season. It wouldn’t be wrong to say that the entire Karachi Kings depends upon the lone Wolf, Babar Azam, who is among the only consistent player on the team.

Islamabad slipped down to the 3rd spot after getting defeated by Lahore Qalandars and Quetta gladiators. The upcoming game against Karachi would defiantly be a crucial game for Islamabad United, who is eying the second spot in the points table. Islamabad has won 3 out of 6 games played, with 4 games to go in the league stage. Islamabad has a robust and powerful batting line-up with the likes of Gurbaz, Alex Hales, Azam Khan, Asif Ali, Shadab Khan, Faheem Ashraf, and Hassan Ali. In the bowling department, they are led by Hassan Ali and Faheem Ashraf. Going in the game against Karachi Kings, Shadab Khan would be confident for winning the game comprehensively and gaining two important game points. Asif Ali and Azam Khan must show some responsibility in the middle order, trying to bat deep and playing sensible cricketing shots. Against Karachi Kings, Islamabad is the favorite of winning the game and outclassing inexperienced Karachi bowlers.

• Alex Hales;
• Gurbaz Khan;
• Shadab Khan;
• Hassan Ali;
• Mohammad Waseem.

With 7 games played till now, Karachi hasn’t been able to win a single game, and this is because of their overall team failure and many other potential reasons. The poor and unbelievable form of former PSL champions isn’t due to the poor captaincy of Babar Azam, but it’s due to the unavailability of many seasoned players in their ranks. Karachi Kings would be looking to regroup and perform up to the expectations of their fans and team management. Karachi Kings need to play out of their boxes and comfort zone to win against Islamabad, which seems quite tough.

• Babar Azam;
• Sharjeel Khan;
• Imaad Waseem;
• Umaid Asif.

The upcoming game between Islamabad United and Karachi Kings seems to be a one-sided game, with Islamabad United being the outright favorites of winning comfortably. Karachi Kings need to play smart cricket to win the game.