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Karachi Kings vs Islamabad United, Match 15 Match Summary

KAR vs ISL, 2024 - T20 Summary

Karachi Kings vs Islamabad United Scorecard
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Match 15, National Stadium, Karachi , Feb 28, 2024
Karachi Kings Karachi Kings
165/5 (20.0/20)
Islamabad United Islamabad United
169/3 (18.3/20)
Islamabad United beat Karachi Kings by 7 wickets
  • Player of the Match
    Colin Munro
    82(47)
KAR 165/5
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/907-kieron-pollard-playerprofile>Kieron Pollard</a>
Kieron Pollard
48 (28)
  • 2x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 171.42SR
<a href=/cricket/players/112673-irfan-khan-playerprofile>Irfan Khan</a>
Irfan Khan
27 (22)
  • 4x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 122.72SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
ISL 169/3
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/1480-colin-munro-playerprofile>Colin Munro</a>
Colin Munro
82 (47)
  • 8x4s
  • 4x6s
  • 174.46SR
<a href=/cricket/players/1562-alex-hales-playerprofile>Alex Hales</a>
Alex Hales
47 (35)
  • 7x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 134.28SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Mohammad Nawaz
ECON 5.75
4
OVERS
23/1
R/W
Bowler
Tabraiz Shamsi
ECON 11.33
3
OVERS
34/1
R/W
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Right then, that is it from this match, where Islamabad United got a resounding victory against the Karachi Kings. The next match in the Pakistan Super League 2024 will be between the Karachi Kings and Quetta Gladiators and will be played on February 29, 2024. The game will begin at 7.30 pm IST (2.00 pm GMT). You can join us way before that for all the build-up to the match. Until then, cheers and goodbye.
Colin Munro is the Player of the Match for his knock of 82 runs.
Earlier in the game, the Karachi Kings scored 165 runs for the loss of 5 wickets in their innings. Despite a slow start by the openers, and losing 5 wickets for just 89 runs, Kieron Pollard's unbeaten 48 runs off 28 balls and Irfan Khan Niazi's quick 27 runs helped them accelerate the scoring in the final overs. Imad Wasim, Naseem Shah, Hunain Shah, and Agha Salman each took a wicket for Islamabad United.
Unfortunately for the Kings, their efforts to contain Islamabad United's formidable batting lineup proved futile. Despite setting a commendable total of 165 runs, their bowlers were unable to stem the flow of runs as Munro and Hales took charge from the very beginning. Despite managing to snatch three wickets towards the end, the damage had already been done, and the game had slipped too far out of reach for the Kings to mount any significant comeback.
Islamabad United has indeed delivered a sensational performance, sealing victory in emphatic fashion with 7 wickets in hand. The opening partnership between Colin Munro and Alex Hales was nothing short of spectacular, as they combined forces to launch a relentless assault on the opposition bowlers. Their formidable partnership of 108 runs laid a solid foundation for Islamabad United's successful chase. Although Hales narrowly missed out on a half-century, falling for a valiant 47 runs, Munro's impressive knock of 82 runs set the tone for the innings. While the quick succession of three wickets posed a slight hiccup for Islamabad United, the foundation laid by the dynamic opening pair ensured that the required run rate remained well within reach. The composed efforts of skipper Shadab Khan and Agha Salman guided the team to victory, bringing the chase to a comfortable conclusion.
Over 18.3 : 169/3
13 Runs
  • 118.1
  • 618.2
  • 618.3
A. Salman
25 (17)
S. Khan
10 (11)
H. Ali
3.3-0-42-1
18.3
6
Hasan Ali To Agha Salman
Six! Sent into the crowd! Out comes the pull shot and off goes the ball.
18.2
6
Hasan Ali To Agha Salman
Six! Up, up and away! The batter has lofted this clean as a whistle and it has cleared the boundary.
18.1
1
Hasan Ali To Shadab Khan
1 run, the batter lofts this in the air and gets a run for the team.
Over 18 : 156/3
7 Runs
  • 117.1
  • 117.2
  • 217.3
  • 217.4
  • 117.5
  • 017.6
A. Salman
13 (15)
S. Khan
9 (10)
T. Shamsi
3-0-34-1
17.6
0
Tabraiz Shamsi To Agha Salman
No run, the batter goes back in his crease to flick but cannot find the gap.
17.5
1
Tabraiz Shamsi To Shadab Khan
1 run, the batter goes back in his crease and flicks it away through mid on for a single.
17.4
2
Tabraiz Shamsi To Shadab Khan
2 runs, that is lofted away for a couple.
17.3
2
Tabraiz Shamsi To Shadab Khan
2 runs, the batter sweeps this away for a couple.
17.2
1
Tabraiz Shamsi To Agha Salman
1 run, this time the batter goes back and punches it from the crease for a run.
17.1
1
Tabraiz Shamsi To Shadab Khan
1 run, that is lofted away for a single.
Over 17 : 149/3
2 Runs
  • 116.1
  • 016.2
  • 016.3
  • 016.4
  • 116.5
  • 016.6
A. Salman
12 (13)
S. Khan
3 (6)
du Plooy
1-0-2-0
16.6
0
Leus du Plooy To Agha Salman
No run, beaten! Lovely bowling as the batter is defeated all ends up.
16.5
1
Leus du Plooy To Shadab Khan
1 run, that is punched off the back foot for a single.
16.4
0
Leus du Plooy To Shadab Khan
No run, beaten! Lovely bowling as the batter is defeated all ends up.
16.3
0
Leus du Plooy To Shadab Khan
No run, a gentle push by the batter but cannot pierce the gap.
16.2
0
Leus du Plooy To Shadab Khan
No run, that is punched off the back foot but straight to the fielder.
16.1
1
Leus du Plooy To Agha Salman
1 run, the batter plays the square cut. Fetches him a single.
Over 16 : 147/3
8 Runs
  • W 15.1
  • 2 WD 15.2
  • 115.2
  • 2 NB 15.3
  • 015.3
  • 115.4
  • 115.5
  • 115.6
A. Salman
11 (11)
S. Khan
2 (2)
T. Shamsi
2-0-27-1
15.6
1
Tabraiz Shamsi To Agha Salman
1 run, the batter goes back in his crease and flicks it away through fine leg for a single.
15.5
1
Tabraiz Shamsi To Shadab Khan
1 run, that is just a mere push for a run.
15.4
1
Tabraiz Shamsi To Agha Salman
1 run, that is pushed away for a single.
15.3
0
Tabraiz Shamsi To Agha Salman
No run. Play and a miss! The batter wasn't quite sure how to play that one.
15.3
nb
Tabraiz Shamsi To Shadab Khan
No ball! That is just a mere push for a run.
15.2
1
Tabraiz Shamsi To Agha Salman
1 run, the batter goes back in his crease and flicks it away through fine leg for a single.
15.2
wd
Tabraiz Shamsi To Shadab Khan
2 Wides! Play and a miss! The batter wasn't quite sure how to play that one.
15.1
W
Tabraiz Shamsi To Imad Wasim OUT!
OUT! That is a simple catch to the fielder.
Over 15 : 139/2
9 Runs
  • 114.1
  • 114.2
  • 414.3
  • 214.4
  • W 14.5
  • 1 LB 14.6
I. Wasim
0 (1)
A. Salman
8 (7)
M. Nawaz
4-0-23-1
14.6
lb
Mohammad Nawaz To Imad Wasim
Leg bye.
14.5
W
Mohammad Nawaz To Colin Munro OUT!
OUT.
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18 OV
7 Runs
T. Shamsi to S. Khan A. Salman
  • 117.1
  • 117.2
  • 217.3
  • 217.4
  • 117.5
  • 017.6
17 OV
2 Runs
du Plooy to A. Salman S. Khan
  • 116.1
  • 016.2
  • 016.3
  • 016.4
  • 116.5
  • 016.6
16 OV
8 Runs
T. Shamsi to I. Wasim S. Khan A. Salman
  • W 15.1
  • 2 WD 15.2
  • 115.2
  • 2 NB 15.3
  • 015.3
  • 115.4
  • 115.5
  • 115.6
15 OV
9 Runs
M. Nawaz to C. Munro A. Salman I. Wasim
  • 114.1
  • 114.2
  • 414.3
  • 214.4
  • W 14.5
  • 1 LB 14.6
14 OV
13 Runs
H. Ali to C. Munro A. Salman
  • 213.1
  • 613.2
  • 213.3
  • 013.4
  • 113.5
  • 213.6
13 OV
7 Runs
M. Nawaz to C. Munro A. Salman
  • 112.1
  • 112.2
  • 112.3
  • 112.4
  • 1 LB 12.5
  • 212.6
12 OV
6 Runs
H. Ali to A. Hales A. Salman C. Munro
  • 011.1
  • 411.2
  • W 11.3
  • 011.4
  • 111.5
  • 111.6
11 OV
7 Runs
M. Nawaz to A. Hales C. Munro
  • 110.1
  • 110.2
  • 010.3
  • 010.4
  • 410.5
  • 110.6
10 OV
8 Runs
S. Malik to C. Munro A. Hales
  • 19.1
  • 09.2
  • 19.3
  • 49.4
  • 19.5
  • 19.6
9 OV
2 Runs
M. Nawaz to A. Hales C. Munro
  • 08.1
  • 18.2
  • 08.3
  • 08.4
  • 08.5
  • 18.6
8 OV
19 Runs
T. Shamsi to A. Hales C. Munro
  • 07.1
  • 17.2
  • 67.3
  • 67.4
  • 67.5
  • 07.6
7 OV
10 Runs
A. Khan to C. Munro A. Hales
  • 16.1
  • 16.2
  • 46.3
  • 06.4
  • 46.5
  • 06.6
6 OV
12 Runs
S. Malik to A. Hales C. Munro
  • 15.1
  • 45.2
  • 15.3
  • 15.4
  • 15.5
  • 45.6
5 OV
10 Runs
H. Ali to C. Munro A. Hales
  • 04.1
  • 44.2
  • 14.3
  • 04.4
  • 44.5
  • 14.6
4 OV
8 Runs
S. Malik to A. Hales C. Munro
  • 43.1
  • 03.2
  • 03.3
  • 23.4
  • 13.5
  • 13.6
3 OV
15 Runs
M. Hamza to A. Hales C. Munro
  • 42.1
  • 42.2
  • 02.3
  • 22.4
  • 12.5
  • 42.6
2 OV
3 Runs
S. Malik to A. Hales C. Munro
  • 11.1
  • 11.2
  • 11.3
  • 01.4
  • 01.5
  • 01.6
1 OV
10 Runs
M. Hamza to C. Munro A. Hales
  • 10.1
  • 10.2
  • 00.3
  • 20.4
  • 40.5
  • 20.6
Match Info
  • Venue National Stadium, Karachi
  • Weather Clear
  • Toss Islamabad United won the toss and elected to field
  • Result Islamabad United beat Karachi Kings by 7 wickets
  • Player of the Match Colin Munro
  • Umpire Chris Gaffaney (NZ), Rashid Riaz (PAK) and Abdul Muqeet (PAK)
  • Referee Ali Naqvi (PAK)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: Karachi Kings 165/5 in 20.0 overs
  • Karachi Kings 150/3 in 19.2 overs
  • 6th wkt Partnership: 50 off 32 balls between K Pollard (23) and I Khan (24)
  • Strategic Time-out: Karachi Kings 101/5 in 15.0 overs
  • Karachi Kings 100/5 in 14.4
  • Karachi Kings 51/1 in 6.5
  • Mandatory Power play 1 (1-6): Karachi Kings 46/1
  • Islamabad United 150/3 in 17.1 overs
  • Referral 2 (14.6 ovs): Karachi Kings against I Wasim (LBW) Unsuccesfull (KAR: 1, ISL: 1)
  • Referral 1 (14.5 ovs): Islamabad United against C Munro (LBW) Unsuccesfull (KAR: 1, ISL: 2)
  • 1st wkt Partnership: 100 off 65 balls between C Munro (61) and A Hales (42)
  • Islamabad United 103/0 in 10.5 overs
  • Strategic Time-out: Islamabad United 97/0 in 10.0 overs
  • C Munro T20 fifty: 50 runs in 25 balls (6x4) (3x6)
  • 1st wkt Partnership: 50 off 32 balls between C Munro (24) and A Hales (27)
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Islamabad United 58/0
  • Islamabad United 50/0 in 5.2 overs
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