PSL 2024 KAR vs ISL: Match 15 Fantasy Predictions, Teams, Pitch Report & Top Picks

image-lt43ocifKAR vs ISL, PSL 2024: Fantasy Tips for the 15th match (Source: x.com)

In the 15th match of the PSL 2024, the Karachi Kings (KAR) will be taking on Islamabad United (ISL). The match will be played at the National Bank Cricket Arena in Karachi, Pakistan on Wednesday, 28th of February, 2024 at 7:30 PM IST.

Ahead of the game, here is a look at the best fantasy predictions, tips, pitch report, the top player picks, and the best XIs for the fantasy contests. 


KAR vs ISL Head-to-head Stats

Stats
Matches
Karachi Kings Won
Islamabad United Won
No Result
Overall206140
At the National Bank Cricket Arena5140
Last five matches5050


KAR vs ISL Pitch Report

The track at the National Bank Cricket Arena in Karachi is primarily helpful to bowlers in nature. Pacers might enjoy good seam and swing movement creating problems for the batters. The batters need to spend some time initially to score big. Team winning the toss might look to field firs in the game.

National Bank Cricket Arena Ground Stats (PSL)

Matches: 24
Matches Won Batting First: 5
Matches Won Batting Second: 19

Average First Innings Score: 182
Average Second Innings Score: 163

Fantasy Value from Pitch Report

  • As far as the behaviour of the pitch goes, going for more middle-order batters might be useful.
  • The pacers will get help with the new ball. Therefore keeping more pacers might be rewarding in the fantasy contests.


KAR vs ISL Fantasy Cricket Tips

Scenario 1: If Karachi Kings bat first

  • Kieron Pollard with his aggressive batting style and his current form in this tournament so far makes him a great choice for this match.
  • Shoaib Malik is playing a vital role for the team in the tournament. He can be rewarding in both innings of the game and will be a crucial choice in the match. 

Scenario 2: If Islamabad United bat first

  • The middle-order batter of the Islamabad United has looked steady with the bat. Agha Salman would be a safe pick for the fantasy contests of the match.
  • Shadab Khan can be a player who could pick up points in both innings of the game.


KAR vs ISL Winner Predictions

Karachi Kings have been prett consitent with their performance in this tournament. They could emerge as the winners in the game. 


KAR vs ISL Top Player Picks

Shoaib Malik (KAR)

Shoaib Malik's all-round ability is crucial for his side. He is constantly scoring runs for his side and also he is bowling crucial overs for his team.


image-lt43r74aKieron Pollard could be very important choice for the fantasy contests of the match (Source: x.com)

Kieron Pollard (KAR)

Kieron Pollard has scored 135 runs in three innings with strike rate of 162.65 in this tournament. In the last match he has scored 58 runs off 33 balls.

Agha Salman (ISL)

Agha Salman has scored 163 runs in four innings with strike rate of 155.24 and two half-centuries. He can bowl also and has picked up one wicket so far.

Naseem Shah (ISL)

Naseem Shah is quite consistently picking up wickets for his team and the top wicket-taking bowler in his side so far.


KAR vs ISL, Differential Picks

Mir Hamza (KAR)

Mir Hamza is the best bowler in his side and consistently picking up wickets for his team. So far he has picked up six wickets in three matches.


image-lt43tvihShadab Khan can be differential choice for the match (Source: x.com)

Shadab Khan (ISL)

Shadab Khan can score big, in the first match of this season he has scored 74 runs in just 41 balls but has not fired after that. He is also regular wicket-taker and that makes him a good option.


KAR vs ISL Fantasy Expert Advice

Looking at the squad strength of both the team and recent form, KAR is favourite to win this game. Choose in-form players from both teams for this match. The best-suggested fantasy combination for this game is 2-2-3-4.


KAR vs ISL Cricket Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues

Wicketkeepers: Jordan Cox, Azam Khan
Batters: Colin Munro, Kieron Pollard
All-rounders: Shoaib Malik, Shadab Khan, Agha Salman
Bowlers: Mir Hamza, Naseem Shah, Hasan Ali, Tabraiz Shamsi

Captain: Shoaib Malik
Vice-captain: Agha Salman

Karachi Kings: 5 Players; Islamabad United: 6 Players


KAR vs ISL Cricket Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/Grand Leagues

Wicketkeepers: Azam Khan
Batters: Colin Munro, Kieron Pollard, James Vince
All-rounders: Shoaib Malik, Shadab Khan, Agha Salman, Daniel Sams
Bowlers: Mir Hamza, Naseem Shah, Hasan Ali

Captain: Kieron Pollard
Vice-captain: Shoaib Malik

Karachi Kings: 6 Players; Islamabad United: 5 Players