The confrontation between Karachi Kings and Islamabad United on Karachi,28 February 2024, unusually ended with Islamabad United’s win over Karachi Kings. Pakistan Super League match last night was undoubtedly the best, with both teams putting out all they had and Islamabad United being crowned the victors, having defeated their opponents by 7 wickets and by more than nine balls. The player of the match award of the match was given to Colin Munro from Islamabad United for that brilliant knock of innings of 82 runs off only 47 balls.
IU Won Against KK Key Takeaways
Here are the key takeaways from the Karachi Kings vs Islamabad United match:
| Takeaways |
|---|
| Islamabad United won by 7 wickets with 9 balls remaining |
| Colin Munro was awarded the Player of the Match |
| Karachi Kings set a target of 166 runs |
| Islamabad United chased down the target successfully |
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Karachi Kings Innings
Batting Performances
Karachi Kings put up a competitive total of 165/5 in their allotted 20 overs. Here’s a breakdown of their batting performance:
| Player | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shan Masood | 27 | 30 | 3 | 0 | 90.00 |
| Tim Seifert | 8 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 88.88 |
| Leus du Plooy | 24 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 160.00 |
| Shoaib Malik | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 85.71 |
| Kieron Pollard | 48* | 28 | 2 | 1 | 171.42 |
| Mohammad Nawaz | 6 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 54.54 |
| Irfan Khan | 27* | 22 | 4 | 0 | 122.72 |
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Bowling Analysis
Islamabad United’s bowlers put up a commendable effort to restrict Karachi Kings to 165/5:
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imad Wasim | 4 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 5.00 |
| Naseem Shah | 4 | 0 | 29 | 1 | 7.25 |
| Rumman Raees | 4 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 11.25 |
| Agha Salman | 2 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 8.50 |
| Shadab Khan | 3 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 6.00 |
| Hunain Shah | 3 | 0 | 30 | 1 | 10.00 |
Islamabad United Innings
Batting Performances
Islamabad United chased down the target of 166 runs in 18.3 overs, displaying a strong batting performance:
| Player | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colin Munro | 82 | 47 | 8 | 4 | 174.46 |
| Alex Hales | 47 | 35 | 7 | 0 | 134.28 |
| Agha Salman | 25* | 17 | 0 | 2 | 147.05 |
| Shadab Khan | 10* | 11 | 0 | 0 | 90.90 |
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Bowling Analysis
Karachi Kings’ bowlers struggled to contain Islamabad United’s batsmen:
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hasan Ali | 3.3 | 0 | 42 | 1 | 12.00 |
| Tabraiz Shamsi | 3 | 0 | 34 | 1 | 11.33 |
| Mohammad Nawaz | 4 | 0 | 23 | 1 | 5.75 |
Match Flow
Karachi Kings Innings
- Powerplay 1: Karachi Kings scored 46 runs for the loss of 1 wicket in the mandatory powerplay.
- Karachi Kings reached 100 runs in 14.4 overs.
- Karachi Kings posted a total of 165/5 in their 20 overs.
Islamabad United Innings
- Powerplay 1: Islamabad United scored 58 runs without losing a wicket in the mandatory powerplay.
- Colin Munro scored a blistering 82 runs off 47 balls.
- Islamabad United chased down the target in 18.3 overs.
Conclusion
The game off the Karachi Kings and the Islamabad United was a thrilling duel that showed awesome plays from both teams. The impressive performance of Islamabad United with their sharp batting and bowling skills ensured that they won against Karachi King by a large margin.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Who was awarded the Player of the Match?
Colin Munro from Islamabad United was awarded the Player of the Match for his exceptional innings of 82 runs off 47 balls.
2. What was the final result of the match?
Islamabad United won the match by 7 wickets with 9 balls remaining.
3. How many runs did Karachi Kings set as a target for Islamabad United?
Karachi Kings set a target of 166 runs for Islamabad United to chase.
4. What was the score of Karachi Kings at the end of their innings?
Karachi Kings posted a total score of 165/5 in their allotted 20 overs.
5. Who were the top scorers for Islamabad United in their innings?
Colin Munro was the highest scorer for Islamabad United with 82 runs, followed by Alex Hales with 47 runs.