ISL vs KAR: Courtesy of an excellent knock by the captain Imad Wasim, Karachi Kings posted a massive total of 201/5 in 20 overs against Islamabad United in the 19th match of Pakistan Super League 2023. Karachi Kings now need to defend 202 runs in 20 overs to register their third win in PSL 8.
Opener Sharjeel Khan (8) was dismissed on the first delivery of the third over by Rumman Raees while Tayyab Tahir (19) was dismissed by Tom Curran in the 5th over as Karachi Kings lost 2 wickets inside the powerplay.
Adam Rossington, who looked in good touch, was dismissed after scoring 20 runs in 16 balls by Hasan Ali. Experienced Shoaib Malik (12) was also cleaned up by Faheem Ashraf but captain Imad Wasim then brought out the fireworks, scoring 92 runs in 54 balls with 11 fours & 2 sixes.
For Islamabad United, Tom Curran picked up 2 wickets but conceded 43 runs in 4 overs. Rumman Raees, Hasan Ali and Faheem Ashraf managed 1 wicket each.
Earlier, Karachi Kings captain Imad Wasim won the toss & opted to bat first against Islamabad United in the 19th match of Pakistan Super League 2023. This match is being played at Pindi Club Ground, Rawalpindi.