PSL 2024 Match 24, ISL vs KAR | Playing 11 Prediction, Cricket Tips, Preview & Live Streaming

Islamabad United are coming on the back of a loss (AP Photo)

The Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium is set to host an exciting clash on Thursday, March 7, as Islamabad United lock horns with Karachi Kings in what promises to be a cracker of a Match 24 in Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2024. 

History leans slightly in favour of Islamabad United, who previously outclassed Karachi Kings with a robust seven-wicket victory earlier in the tournament.

ISL vs KAR: Team Previews

Islamabad United

Islamabad United's journey this season has been a rollercoaster ride, marked by highs and lows with a tally of three wins, four losses, and one match abandoned due to rain out of eight encounters. 

Their last outing saw them succumb to a 17-run defeat at the hands of Lahore Qalandars, a team that had been trailing in the dust with no wins in their first seven games.

Chasing a modest target of 163, Islamabad's batting lineup crumbled like a house of cards, folding for 145. The top order's dismal performance, with five of their leading batters making their way back to the pavillion in single digits, painted a telling picture of the uphill battle they face. 

A clarion call for the batsmen to buckle up and deliver a turnaround performance rings loud and clear as they gear up to face Karachi.

Karachi Kings

On the other hand, Karachi Kings have also been steering through turbulent waters with a mixed bag of three wins and four losses in seven matches. 

However, the winds of change seem to be blowing in their favour following a thumping seven-wicket triumph over Quetta Gladiators.

Hasan Ali, emerging as the Player of the Match, wove a web around Quetta with his magnificent 4/15 from four overs to bowl out Quetta for 118 as the Kings chased the target on just 15.3 overs with seven wickets to spare. 

Riding high on this wave of victory, Karachi Kings will aim to channel their winning momentum towards clinching a victory that could significantly enhance their chances of securing a coveted spot in the playoffs.

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ISL vs KAR: Match Details & Live Streaming

ISL vs KAR: Rawalpindi Pitch Report

The pitch at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium has slightly favoured the teams batting first. Out of four completed games at this venue, thrice have the teams batting first emerged victorious. The pitch, a batsman's ally in the initial overs, gradually shifts allegiance as the game progresses, making a competitive total in the vicinity of 165 or more a winning total. As the captains step onto the field for the toss, the smart money might be on electing to bat first, setting the stage for a high-octane encounter that promises to keep the fans on the edge of their seats.

ISL vs KAR: Probable Playing XIs

Islamabad United: Alex Hales, Colin Munro, Salman Ali Agha, Shadab Khan(c), Jordan Cox, Azam Khan (wk) Imad Wasim, Faheem Ashraf, Hunain Shah, Naseem Shah, Rumman Raees

Karachi Kings: Shan Masood (c), Tim Seifert (wk), James Vince, Kieron Pollard, Shoaib Malik, Mohammad Nawaz, Irfan Khan, Hasan Ali, Zahid Mahmood, Mir Hamza, Blessing Muzarabani

ISL vs KAR: Fantoss Fantasy Tips

ISL vs KAR: Winner Prediction

Considering current form and formidable team composition, Islamabad United are favourites to win this contest.

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