Karachi Kings vs Islamabad United, 4th match of PSL dream11 prediction today match
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Match : Karachi Kings vs Islamabad United, 4th match of PSL
Venue : National Cricket Stadium, Karachi
Date & Time : 16th February Thursday at 8:00 PM IST
H2H Record :
Total matches - 18
KAR won - 06
ISL Won - 12
Tie - 00,
NR - 00,
Pitch Report:
The pitch at the National Club Cricket Stadium, Karachi is generally favors the bowlers. The batters will be seen struggling here, is expected to remain on a slower side which the spinners will look to find purchase and get wickets in a consistent manner.
A total of around 170 will be a strong score for the team batting first.
Weather Report :
The temperature is expected to hover around 20°C on the Thursday with 85%. humidity and 15 km/hr wind speed. There are no chances of rain during the game.
Probable XI :
Karachi Kings :
Imran Tahir, Tabriz Shamsi, Ben Cutting, Imad Wasim (C), Matthew Wade (Wk), Mir Hamza, Qasim Akram, Mohammad Amir, Sharjeel Khan, Shoaib Malik, Haider Ali.
Islamabad United :
Alex Hales, Paul Stirling, Rassie van der Dussen, Shadab Khan (C), Azam Khan (Wk), Faheem Ashraf, Asif Ali, Mohammad Wasim Jr., Tom Curran, Hasan Ali, Zeeshan Zameer.
Preview :
After dropping a nail-biting contest against Babar Azam’s Peshawar Zalmi, Karachi Kings will look to seek their first win against one of the two-time champions Islamabad United in Match 4 of Pakistan Super League 2023 at the National Cricket Stadium in Karachi. With the game all set to commence at 19:00 local time, let us take a detailed look at the predicted playing XI, pitch report, team news, and much more.
Karachi Kings have an improved bowling lineup in this edition of PSLwith Mohammad Amir, Imran Tahir, and Mir Hamza looking to lead their attack. Not only that, but KK also have the experienced Imad Wasim and Shoaib Malik looking to add stability to their middle order.
Islamabad United is one of the most successful sides in the Pakistan Super League and has gone onto win the silverware in 2016 and 2018 respectively. They are led by Pakistan’s all-around maestro Shadab Khan.
Team Guide
Makes various team combinations with the help of these information.
Matthew Wade :
Matthew Wade is the Australian wicketkeeper-batter scored 66 runs in his three outings in the SA20 at a strike rate of 160.97. In the first game, he made 23 runs off just 15 deliveries. Must have pick.
Azam Khan :
Azam Khan is a destructive batter, he's knocked 284 runs in his last 10 games, Azam has played at an average of 31 runs per innings, a strike rate of 144.16. He was performed well recently scored 226 runs in eight outings in the Bangladesh Premier League at an average of 45.2 and a strike rate of 159.1. He scored his maiden century in the tournament and will be one of the key players for his team. Good pick.
Alex Hales :
Alex Hales will be looking to provide Islamabad United with a blistering start at the top of the batting order as he has knocked 250 runs in his last 7 games, playing at an average of 35 runs per innings. Default c/vc pick.
Paul Stirling :
Paul Stirling is the Irish batter is coming into this tournament after playing in both ILT20 and SA20. He scored 168 runs in six games in the ILT20 at an average of 28. Stirling scored 200 runs in six games last season. Good pick.
Rassie van der Dussen :
Rassie van der Dussen is the consistent Proteas batter is coming into this tournament as a replacement for Moeen Ali. He participated in the inaugural SA20 and represented MI Cape Town. He was the leading run-scorer for his team and scored 243 runs at an average of 30.37 and a strike rate of 122.11. Must have pick.
Shoaib Malik :
Shoaib Malik is He is coming into this tournament after delivering some rocking performances in the Bangladesh Premier League. He scored 279 runs in ten innings at a strike rate of 138.8. He started his campaign this season with a knock of 52 runs off 34 deliveries. Good pick.
Colin Munro :
Colin Munro is an experienced top order batter, he has regained his form with a show of brilliant performances and will look to find consistency to create a stronger impact in this opening match. Good pick.
Imad Wasim :
Imad Wasim looking for leading from the front, he's slammed a stunning half-century (80 runs) in the team’s inaugural match against Zalmi in just 47 balls, playing at a strike rate of 170. On the other hand. Must have pick.
Shadab Khan :
Shadab Khan has picked up 18 wickets in his last 7 matches, bowling at an economy of 6.25.
He had a great outing last year in the T20 World Cup with bat and ball. He took part in the BBL last year and picked 14 wickets in 11 innings at an average of 21.42. Shadab made 268 runs last season and picked 19 wickets. Default c/vc pick.
Imran Tahir :
Imran Tahir - Given that the National Cricket Stadium in Karachi might offer help for the spinners, Imran Tahir’s experience will be vital for KK in Match 4. Punt pick.
Mir Hamza :
Mir Hamza was their most successful bowler who picked up 1 wicket and gave only 13 runs in his 2 overs in Match 2. Punt pick.
Andrew Tye :
Andrew Tye is the quality Australian pacer picked one wicket for 32 runs in his first game. He had a great outing in the recently concluded BBL, picking 26 wickets in 16 games at an average of 20.15.
Abrar Ahmed :
Abrar Ahmed is the young bowler, who made his Test debut against England last year and picked 11 wickets in total. He has played only 18 T20 matches so far, and considering the amount of help the batters will get from the pitch, it will be a good decision to leave him out of your fantasy team.
Mohammad Wasim Jr :
Mohammad Wasim Jr will be their key pacer and will bowl in powerplay and death. Wasim can pick up wickets in bulk at the death. Punt pick.
Details Analysis
Cheat sheet
Karachi Kings
WK :
Matthew Wade -
Open, 3dwn, 3dwn, 1dwn, 4dwn, 2dwn, 2dwn, 1dwn, 2dwn
23(15), 19(18), 40(18), 7(5), 12(14), 14(10), 45(37), 0(3), 30(22)
Adam Rossington -
Open, Open Open, Open, Open,
6(8), 1(3), 35(18)*, 4(5), 72(30),
Muhammad Akhlaq -
Open, Open, 1dwn, 1dwn, Open
28(15), 0(2), 19(16), 17(8), 0(2)
Batter :
James Vince -
Open, Open, Open, Open, Open
83(56)*, 21(20), 27(31), 39(23), 26(25)
Shoaib Malik - Right arm Off-break
3dwn, 1dwn, 3dwn, 2dwn, 2dwn, 2dwn,
52(34), 41(24)*, 7(5), 6(5), 0(1), 75(45)*,
Sharjeel Khan -
Open, 1dwn, Open, Open, Open, Open, Open, Open
0(1), 12(12), 5(7), 7(14), 53(36), 11(9), 13(19), 17(16)
Haider Ali -
1dwn, 4dwn, 4dwn, 4dwn, 3dwn, 1dwn, 3dwn
12(10), 3(6), 0(1), 2(4), 31(15), 0(2), 8(11)
Irfan Khan - Right Arm Medium
4dwn, 4dwn, 5dwn, 4dwn, 5dwn
36(27)*, 1(1)*, 6(7), 0(1), 3(4)
Tayyab Tahir -
1dwn, 1dwn, 2dwn, 2dwn, 1dwn
5(8), 23(18), 34(21), 41(34)*, 75(48)
All-rounder :
Imad Wasim - Left Arm Orthodox
4dwn, DNB, 5dwn, 5dwn, 5dwn, 4dwn, 5dwn,
80(47)*, DNB, 3(7), 14(10), 3(5), 0(1)*, 15(5)*,
0/42(3), 2/10(4), 2/32(4), 0/18(3), 0/38(4), 0/20(4), 1/15(4),
Ben Cutting - Right Arm fast
4dwn, DNB, 5dwn, 5dwn, DNB, 6dwn
9(8)*, DNB, 9(9), 6(9), DNB, 20(16)
1/29(3), 1/17(2), 0/9(2), 0/8(1), 0/5(1), 0/13(1)
James Fuller– Right Arm Medium
6dwn, 5dwn, DNB, 6dwn, 6dwn,
2(2), 1(3), DNB, 27(20), 8(2)*,
0/18(2), DNB, 0/16(1), 0/34(3), 0/34(3),
Qasim Akram - Right Arm Off-break
2dwn, 2dwn, 2dwn, 4dwn, 3dwn, Open
7(10), 25(18), 58(37), 51(26), 11(8), 11(19)
DNB, 1/19(2), DNB, 0/29(4), DNB, 0/16(2)
Aamer Yamin - Right Arm Medium
5dwn, DNB, 5dwn, 6dwn 5dwn
3(4), DNB, 28(24), 4(1)*, 2(5)
1/27(3), 3/29(4), 1/27(4), 3/16(4), 2/46(4)
Bowler :
Mohammad Amir - Left Arm Fast Medium
0/42(4), 1/32(4), 2/28(4), 1/17(4),1/26(4), 2/24(4),
Imran Tahir - Legbreak Googly
0/40(4), 2/20(2), 0/28(4), 3/18(4), 2/17(4), 3/26(4),
Andrew Tye - Right Arm Medium
1/32(4), 1/42(4), 1/39(4), 1/63(4), 1/15(3), 0/22(4), 3/27(4),
Tabraiz Shamsi - Left Arm Wrist spin
2/29(4), 1/29(4), 1/29(4), 2/27(4), 0/22(4), 1/40(4),
Mir Hamza - Left Arm Fast Medium
1/13(2), 2/32(4), 0/49(4), 1/36(4), 0/44(4), 1/39(4)
Mohammad Umar - Right Arm Medium
1/54(4), 0/26(2), 1/29(4), 0/20(2), 0/36(4)
Musa Khan - Right Arm Medium fast
DNB, 0/33(2), 0/41(4), 1/31(3), 2/48(4),
Faisal Akram - Left Arm Orthodox
0/20(2), 0/16(1), 0/17(3), 1/24(4), 2/26(3)
Islamabad United
WK :
Rahmanullah Gurbaz -
1dwn,1dwn, Open, Open, Open, Open
29(22), 46(30), 36(18), 10(8), 69(48), 23(19)
Azam Khan -
2dwn, 3dwn, 3dwn, 2dwn, 2dwn,
12(4)*, 33(17), 1(2), 4(10), 15(16),
Batter :
Alex Hales -
Open, Open, Open, Open, Open,
3(8), 26(15), 1(2), 4(7), 4(6),
Paul Stirling -
Open, Open, Open, Open, Open, Open
21(14), 19(10), 37(27), 11(7), 14(8), 66(48)*
Colin Munro -
1dwn 1dwn 1dwn 1dwn, 1dwn
2(7), 2(7), 1(2), 11(8), 10(10),
Sohaib Maqsood -
1dwn, 1dwn, 1dwn, Open, 1dwn
8(7), 61(44)*, 1(5), 12(12), 29(26)
Rassie van der Dussen -
Open, 1dwn, 2dwn, 3dwn, 3dwn, 3dwn, 1dwn, 2dwn, 2dwn, 1dwn, 1dwn, 2dwn,
51(29), 43(32), 24(25), 49(42), 4(5), 29(22), 14(23)*, 1(3), 8(3)*, 4(14), 10(7), 20(20),
Asif Ali -
4dwn, 4dwn, 5dwn, 5dwn, 5dwn,
5(8), 9(9), 8(9), 7(5), 4(5),
Hassan Nawaz -
Open, Open, Open, Open
5(9), 24(21), 24(23), 38(25)
All-rounder :
Shadab Khan (c) - Legbreak Googly
5dwn 2dwn, 2dwn, 2dwn, 2dwn,
1(3), 14(13), 14(11), 22(17), 7(10), 20(14),
0/41(4), 3/20(4) 2/32(3),1/22(4), 1/29(4),
Moeen Ali - Right Arm Off-break
1dwn, 2dwn, 2dwn, 2dwn, 3dwn,
1(4), 9(8), 16(12), 15(9), 2(3),
DNB, DNB, DNB, 1/8(1), 0/18(1),
Faheem Ashraf - Right Arm Medium fast
5dwn, 5dwn, 6dwn, 5dwn, 5dwn
11(6)*, 3(6), 6(2)*, 9(9), 6(12)*
2/19(4), 1/28(4), 1/22(4), 0/19(2), 1/28(4)
Mubashir Khan - Right Arm Off-break
4dwn, 3dwn, 4dwn, 4dwn, 3dwn
4(3)*, 6(5), 0(2), 29(19), 22(17)
DNB, 0/12(2), 0/32(3), 2/21(4), DNB
Bowler :
Hasan Ali - Right Arm Medium
2/25(4), 1/44(4), 2/30(4), 0/38(4), 2/30(4)
Mohammad Wasim - Right-arm medium
1/37(4), 1/29(4), 0/34(3), 1/22(4), 3/34(4),
Rumman Raees - Left Arm Fast Medium
0/35(2), 1/15(3), 0/23(3), 0/9(1), 1/37(4)
Tymal Mills - Left Arm Fast Medium
1/11(3), 0/33(4), 1/35(3), 2/22(3), 3/30(4), 2/47(4)
Fazalhaq Farooqi - Left Arm Fast Medium
2/27(4), 0/37(4), 1/28(4), 1/31(4), 3/13(3), 0/45(4),
Gus Atkinson - Right Arm Medium fast
2/28(4), 2/34(4), 2/17(3), 2/36(4), 2/26(3)
Abrar Ahmed - Legbreak Googly
0/22(4), 1/31(4), 1/25(4), 1/23(4), 1/37(4)
Zeeshan Zameer - Right Arm Medium
Domestic
1/14(3), 1/27(10), 1/76(9), 0/54(10), 2/32(10)
Cheat Sheet
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