PSL 2023, IU vs KK: Preview, Prediction and Fantasy Tips
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Islamabad United and Karachi Kings will cross swords in the 19th match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2023, scheduled on March 3 at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
While Islamabad United have found the third position on the points table with three victories in five games, Karachi Kings are at the fifth spot after winning two of their seven matches.
Islamabad United have blown hot and cold in the tournament so far. Their net run rate suffered a major dent as they fell prey to a 110-run loss in the last match.
While Shadad Khan and Co. conceded 200 runs, a collective failure with the bat saw the side being crumbled to 90/10 in the 14th over.
The Kings' campaign too has had its downs and only downs. They went through three consecutive defeats to start off the competition. Although the Imad Wasim-led team clawed back to register two wins in their previous four games.
For Karachi, their skipper Imad has shown them the way with the bat, having scored 237 runs in seven innings. Mohammad Amir has delivered the goods for them with the ball by taking eight wickets in the season as of now.
Match Details
Date and Time: March 3, 7.30 PM IST
Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network and Sony LIV
Pitch Report: It will be a high-scoring surface as seen in the last game held at the venue. However, the pacers may come in handy with the new ball.
Probable XIs
Islamabad United: Colin Munro, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Rassie van der Dussen, Shadab Khan (c), Azam Khan (wk), Asif Ali, Faheem Ashraf, Tom Curran, Hasan Ali, Zeeshan Zameer, Abrar Ahmed
Karachi Kings: Matthew Wade, Adam Rossington (wk), Tayyab Tahir, Irfan Khan, Shoaib Malik, Imad Wasim (c), Ben Cutting, Aamer Yamin, Tabraiz Shamsi, Akif Javed, Mohammad Amir
Cricket Exchange Fantasy Tips
Wicket-Keepers: Matthew Wade, Azam Khan
Batters: Shoaib Malik, Colin Munro, Rassie van der Dussen
All-Rounders: Shadab Khan, Imad Wasim
Bowlers: Mohammad Amir, Hasan Ali, Tabraiz Shamshi, Tom Curran
Captain: Imad Wasim
Vice-captain: Azam Khan
Prediction
If weighed against each other, Islamabad United look stronger and are likely to topple Karachi Kings.
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