PSL 2024 ISL vs KAR: Match 24 Top Captain, Vice-captain Picks & Player Stats

Shoaib Malik has been in decent form in the tournament (Source: x.com)

Islamabad United (ISL) and Karachi Kings (KAR) will square off against each other in the 24th match of the  ongoing ninth season of the Pakistan Super League (PSL 2024). The match is all set to be played on Thursday, March 07th, 2024, at National Stadium in Karachi, Pakistan at 7:30 PM IST. 

Before the match goes live, here is a look at the important player stats, the top captain and vice-captain choices and the players you might avoid in the fantasy XIs.

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ISL vs KAR - Important Player Picks (Top 5 Players)

ISL vs KAR - Toss Factor

The wicket at the National Bank Arena will favour the batters. The skipper winning the toss might look to chase as it might be easier to track down a target on this wicket.

Scenario: If Islamabad United wins the toss

If Shadab Khan wins the toss, he would like to field first at this venue. Shadab Khan is the leading wicket-taker for his Islamabad side. Also, Naseem Shah and Hunain Shah is in good form, together they will handle the bowling side. Shadab Khan played a brilliant innings in the last match and he will be looking to continue his good form in this match along with Agha Salman and Colin Munro.

Scenario: If Karachi Kings win the toss

If Karachi Kings win the toss they too will look to bowl first. Mir Hamza, Blessing Muzarabani and Hasan Ali have been amongst the wickets and they will again be crucial in this fixture. The batting will rely on the experienced campaigners Shoaib Malik and Kieron Pollard as both are also the leading run-getters for their side so far this season.

ISL vs KAR - Top Captain and Vice Captain Picks

Scenario: If Islamabad United bat first

Agha Salman and Shadab Khan will be the mainstays for the Islamabad United (Source: x.com)

Shadab Khan (ISL): Captain Shadab Khan has amassed 183 runs in six innings at an average of 46 with two fifties. He also picked up nine wickets, maximum for his team so far. His all-round ability makes him the top pick for captain/vice-captain role.

Agha Salman (ISL): Agha Salman has scored maximum runs for his team this season. If they bat first, he will be great choice for this category.

Scenario: If Karachi Kings bat first

Kieron Pollard will be an important cog for the Karachi Kings (Source: x.com)

Kieron Pollard (KAR): Veteran Kieron Pollard has struck the most runs for the Kings in PSL 9. The destructive West Indian has racked up 196 runs in five innings. He is the in-form batter and an essential pick from this category.

Shadab Khan (ISL): As mentioned earlier, Shadab Khan has been showcasing brilliant all-round performances in this tournament. He will be a top C/VC option for this game irrespective of the toss. 

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ISL vs KAR - High Risk, High Reward

Colin Munro (ISL): Opening batter Colin Munro has hit the second-most runs for Islamabad United in this season. Considering his form and batting position he is a risky but worthy pick.

Shoaib Malik (KAR): The Pakistani all-rounder has been in good form with the bat and is doing a decent job with the ball. Shoaib Malik will be a perfect fit for this category.

ISL vs KAR - Stay Aways

Imad Wasim (ISL): Imad Wasim has been poor so far for the his team. He has managed to amass only 10 runs in four innings and has picked up just two wickets in six innings in PSL 9. He could well be given a miss here.

Faheem Ashraf (KAR): Faheem Ashraf also has been poor so far for the his team. He has managed to amass only 22 runs in three innings and got no wickets in four innings. Keeping him out from this game will be wise choice.