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Karachi Kings vs Islamabad United, Match 4 Match Summary

KAR vs ISL, 2023 - T20 Summary

Karachi Kings vs Islamabad United Scorecard
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Match 4, National Stadium, Karachi , Feb 16, 2023
Karachi Kings Karachi Kings
173/7 (20.0/20)
Islamabad United Islamabad United
178/6 (18.2/20)
Islamabad United beat Karachi Kings by 4 wickets
  • Player of the Match
    Colin Munro
    58(28)
KAR 173/7
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/112672-haider-ali-playerprofile>Haider Ali</a>
Haider Ali
59 (45)
  • 7x4s
  • 2x6s
  • 131.11SR
<a href=/cricket/players/1631-sharjeel-khan-playerprofile>Sharjeel Khan</a>
Sharjeel Khan
34 (26)
  • 4x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 130.76SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
ISL 178/6
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/1480-colin-munro-playerprofile>Colin Munro</a>
Colin Munro
58 (28)
  • 5x4s
  • 4x6s
  • 207.14SR
Azam Khan
Azam Khan
44 (28)
  • 6x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 157.14SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Mohammad Amir
ECON 7.50
4
OVERS
30/2
R/W
Bowler
Muhammad Musa
ECON 12.00
4
OVERS
48/2
R/W
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Right then, this was a good win for Islamabad United and they are off to a good start in the competition but Karachi Kings have a lot of work to do if they are to get back to winning ways. The action in the 8th edition of the Pakistan Super League will continue on Friday 17th February with Multan Sultans locking horns against Peshawar Zalmi at the Multan Cricket Stadium in Multan. The game will begin at 8 pm IST (2.30 pm GMT) but as you are aware, our build-up will begin well in advance. Until then, goodbye and cheers!
Shadab Khan the captain of Islamabad United says that they have depth in batting so he is really happy. Mentions that they will try to back their batters even when they have bad games. Adds that the analysis by the team management makes the job easy for him. Claims that everyone is ready to play but the ones who are in the game are in good form. Goes on to say that the players waiting are also ready to perform whenever they are called upon.
Colin Munro is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for scoring 58 runs in 28 balls. He says that it is always nice to start well and get in the zone early. Adds that being aggressive works in his favor and the team has been given the freedom to play this way. Lauds Shadab for his leadership skills and how he backs the players. Closes it out by saying that it was a complete team effort today and he is happy with the win.
Imad Wasim the captain of Karachi Kings says that they batted well in tough conditions and it was the bowlers that let the team down. Adds that they needed to bowl wicket to wicket but they were too quick or too short. Mentions that two games are done now and they need to think further but feels they did well with the bat in this game. Claims that they will get some tweaks to the side in order to get their combination right and once they are able to do that they will win more games.
Time for the presentations...
Azam Khan has a few words to share. He says that he was in good form in BPL and wanted to finish this game but he is happy that the team won. Adds that middling the ball makes him feel nice and he had a responsibility to do well for the side. Mentions that he has a different role in this team. He adds that he plays as a floater sometimes and at times as an accumulator. Closes out by saying that his side plays aggressively right from the word go and he is glad that they are off to an amazing start to the season.
Karachi Kings will be disappointed with their bowling effort as they allowed far too many free runs but to be fair to them the conditions were tough due to the dew. They also dropped a few catches and will need to improve their performance in the field. Muhammad Musa was expensive but claimed two wickets with Mohammad Amir chipping in with two as well. Imad Wasim was the pick of the bowlers conceding just 19 runs in his four overs and taking one wicket. Haider Ali and Sharjeel Khan got them off to a good start with the bat with the former getting to his half-century but they could not capitalize and were restricted to a much lower score than they would have liked. It was the pace bowlers who claimed all seven wickets for Islamabad United in their bowling effort and the batters completed the job.
A comfortable win for the visitors here as Karachi Kings succumb to their second consecutive loss at home! Islamabad United complete this run chase with 4 wickets in hand and 10 balls to spare and have begun their campaign with a convincing win. They did not get off to the best of starts as they lost their openers pretty early but Rassie van der Dussen and Colin Munro got together and steadied the ship with a 59-run partnership. Rassie van der Dussen was dismissed on 31 runs but Azam Khan came out and did not let the pressure build. Colin Munro gave away his wicket with a silly run out after getting to his half-century and Azam Khan departed on 44 but by then they were in a strong position to win the game. Faheem Ashraf and Tom Curran added the finishing touches to give their title hunt a massive boost.
Over 18.2 : 178/6
7 Runs
  • 118.1
  • 618.2
T. Curran
10 (3)
A. Ali
4 (5)
S. Malik
0.2-0-7-0
18.2
6
Shoaib Malik To Tom Curran
SIX! Tom Curran smokes this one out of the ground and helps Islamabad United begin their campaign on a positive note! Shoaib Malik floats this one full and outside off. Tom Curran gets his front foot out of the way and deposits this towards deep mid-wicket for a maximum.
18.1
1
Shoaib Malik To Asif Ali
Shoaib Malik floats this full and just outside off. Asif Ali thumps this towards long off for one.
Over 18 : 171/6
14 Runs
  • 417.1
  • 417.2
  • W 17.3
  • 417.4
  • 1 LB 17.5
  • 117.6
A. Ali
3 (4)
T. Curran
4 (2)
M. Amir
4-0-30-2
17.6
1
Mohammad Amir To Asif Ali
Bowls this back of a length and outside off. Asif Ali pulls this towards mid-wicket for a single.
17.5
lb
Mohammad Amir To Tom Curran
Mohammad Amir angles it across Tom Curran who tries to work it away on the onside but gets this off the thigh pad towards the point for a LEG BYE.
17.4
4
Mohammad Amir To Tom Curran
FOUR! Bangs it short and on the batter. Tom Curran is rushed by with one as he gets a top edge and the ball flies away to the third man region over the keeper for a boundary.
Tom Curran walks out now.
17.3
W
Mohammad Amir To Faheem Ashraf OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! A sensational catch here by Irfan Khan. Have we found the catch of the tournament already? Irfan Khan dives to his right and plucks a one-handed blinder off the ground. Short ball from Mohammad Amir just outside off. Faheem Ashraf mistimes the pull and it goes flat to mid-wicket where Irfan Khan pulls out a stunning grab. Islamabad United lose their 6th as Faheem Ashraf walks back for 12.
17.2
4
Mohammad Amir To Faheem Ashraf
FOUR MORE! Shortish and slower one outside off. Faheem Ashraf opens the bat face and dabs it past the short third fielder for back-to-back boundaries.
17.1
4
Mohammad Amir To Faheem Ashraf
FOUR! BANG! Short of a length and wide outside off. Faheem Ashraf hangs back and slaps it over the backward point region as the ball races off the turf toward the ropes for four.
Over 17 : 157/5
6 Runs
  • 116.1
  • 016.2
  • 116.3
  • 116.4
  • 216.5
  • 116.6
F. Ashraf
4 (4)
A. Ali
2 (3)
I. Wasim
4-0-19-1
16.6
1
Imad Wasim To Faheem Ashraf
Full and outside off. Faheem Ashraf drills it to long off for one.
16.5
2
Imad Wasim To Faheem Ashraf
Short and wide outside off. Faheem Ashraf stays back and cuts it to deep extra cover for a couple.
16.4
1
Imad Wasim To Asif Ali
Bowls this on a good length and into the pads. Asif Ali looks to work this leg side after coming down the pitch but misses and the ball goes off the pads for a leg bye.
16.3
1
Imad Wasim To Faheem Ashraf
Flatter and quicker on the middle and leg. Faheem Ashraf pulls it away to deep mid-wicket for one.
16.2
0
Imad Wasim To Faheem Ashraf
Skids it outside off and keeps low. Faheem Ashraf goes for the cut and misses.
16.1
1
Imad Wasim To Asif Ali
Drifting onto the pads. Asif Ali tucks it to the mid wicket region for one.
Faheem Ashraf is the new batter at the crease. Imad Wasim comes back for his last over.
Over 16 : 151/5
14 Runs
  • 415.1
  • 415.2
  • 015.3
  • 215.4
  • 415.5
  • W 15.6
A. Khan
44 (28)
A. Ali
0 (1)
M. Musa
4-0-48-2
15.6
W
Muhammad Musa To Azam Khan OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! A terrific knock by Azam Khan comes to an end. Muhammad Musa bowls it full and on the stumps. Azam Khan brings out the helicopter but hits it straight into the hands of Haider Ali at deep mid-wicket who pouches this with ease. Azam Khan got the timing but did not have the elevation and he has to walk back for 44.
15.5
4
Muhammad Musa To Azam Khan
FOUR! BANG! Full ball on off. Azam Khan shuffles across, gets down, and paddles it over the keeper and past the short fine leg fielder as the ball races to the fence for four. Excellent batting by Azam Khan.
15.4
2
Muhammad Musa To Azam Khan
Full and on the stumps. Azam Khan makes room and goes inside out over the mid-off region. James Vince gives the chase to take this one bu the ball eludes him and the batters take two.
15.3
0
Muhammad Musa To Azam Khan
Wild swing and beaten! Muhammad Musa bangs this in short and outside off. Azam Khan charges forward but is unable to connect this time.
15.2
4
Muhammad Musa To Azam Khan
FOUR! Another boundary and Azam Khan is making this run chase a walk in the park! This is bowled full and outside the off stump. Azam Khan gets across the stumps and sweeps this towards deep backward square leg for four more runs. Just 29 runs are needed now in 27 balls.
15.1
4
Muhammad Musa To Azam Khan
FOUR! Azam Khan continues along his merry way! Muhammad Musa bowls this short and outside the off stump. Azam Khan pulls this with complete authority towards deep mid-wicket for four runs.
Full Commentary
18 OV
14 Runs
M. Amir to F. Ashraf T. Curran A. Ali
  • 417.1
  • 417.2
  • W 17.3
  • 417.4
  • 1 LB 17.5
  • 117.6
17 OV
6 Runs
I. Wasim to A. Ali F. Ashraf
  • 116.1
  • 016.2
  • 116.3
  • 116.4
  • 216.5
  • 116.6
16 OV
14 Runs
M. Musa to A. Khan
  • 415.1
  • 415.2
  • 015.3
  • 215.4
  • 415.5
  • W 15.6
15 OV
9 Runs
J. Fuller to C. Munro A. Khan A. Ali
  • 114.1
  • 114.2
  • 614.3
  • W 14.4
  • 114.5
  • 014.6
14 OV
14 Runs
A. Tye to A. Khan C. Munro
  • 413.1
  • 013.2
  • 213.3
  • 113.4
  • 613.5
  • 113.6
13 OV
5 Runs
M. Amir to A. Khan C. Munro
  • 012.1
  • 112.2
  • 112.3
  • 112.4
  • 112.5
  • 112.6
12 OV
15 Runs
M. Musa to A. Khan
  • 611.1
  • 411.2
  • 011.3
  • 011.4
  • 411.5
  • 111.6
11 OV
11 Runs
A. Tye to A. Khan C. Munro
  • 4 LB 10.1
  • 010.2
  • 110.3
  • 010.4
  • 210.5
  • 410.6
10 OV
4 Runs
I. Wasim to C. Munro Rassie van der A. Khan
  • 19.1
  • W 9.2
  • 09.3
  • 19.4
  • 19.5
  • 19.6
9 OV
14 Runs
J. Fuller to Rassie van der C. Munro
  • 48.1
  • 18.2
  • 18.3
  • 18.4
  • 68.5
  • 1 LB 8.6
8 OV
5 Runs
I. Wasim to Rassie van der C. Munro
  • 07.1
  • 17.2
  • 17.3
  • 17.4
  • 17.5
  • 17.6
7 OV
15 Runs
J. Fuller to Rassie van der C. Munro
  • 06.1
  • 66.2
  • 16.3
  • 66.4
  • 16.5
  • 16.6
6 OV
10 Runs
A. Tye to Rassie van der C. Munro
  • 45.1
  • 15.2
  • 05.3
  • 1 WD 5.4
  • 05.4
  • 45.5
  • 05.6
5 OV
14 Runs
M. Musa to P. Stirling C. Munro
  • W 4.1
  • 44.2
  • 44.3
  • 04.4
  • 44.5
  • 24.6
4 OV
8 Runs
M. Amir to P. Stirling Rassie van der
  • 1 WD 3.1
  • 03.1
  • 13.2
  • 03.3
  • 13.4
  • 13.5
  • 43.6
3 OV
5 Runs
M. Musa to P. Stirling Rassie van der
  • 12.1
  • 42.2
  • 02.3
  • 02.4
  • 02.5
  • 02.6
2 OV
4 Runs
M. Amir to H. Nawaz Rassie van der
  • 01.1
  • 41.2
  • W 1.3
  • 01.4
  • 01.5
  • 01.6
1 OV
4 Runs
I. Wasim to P. Stirling H. Nawaz
  • 10.1
  • 00.2
  • 00.3
  • 20.4
  • 10.5
  • 00.6
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 4 wickets
  • Player of the Match Colin Munro
  • Umpire Alex Wharf (ENG), Ruchira Palliyaguruge (SL) and Ahsan Raza (PAK)
  • Referee Ali Naqvi (PAK)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: Karachi Kings 173/7 in 20.0 overs
  • Karachi Kings 151/5 in 18.1 overs
  • Strategic Time-out: Karachi Kings 117/3 in 14.4 overs
  • Karachi Kings 101/2 in 12.2 overs
  • 2nd wkt Partnership: 50 off 33 balls between S Khan (28) and H Ali (19)
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Karachi Kings 55/1
  • Karachi Kings 53/1 in 5.3 overs
  • Islamabad United 151/3 in 15.5 overs
  • Strategic Time-out: Islamabad United 109/3 in 12.0 overs
  • Islamabad United 100/3 in 11.1 overs
  • 3rd wkt Partnership: 50 off 26 balls between van der Dussen (21) and C Munro (28)
  • Islamabad United 51/2 in 6.2 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Islamabad United 45/2
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