Match Prediction
Karachi Kings face Islamabad United in the PSL regular season. Karachi sit fifth with six points from five matches, while Islamabad hold third place with seven points. Both teams have played five games and are separated by net run rate. The result will influence the mid-table playoff race.
Toss & Conditions
Head-to-Head
Islamabad United have won all of the last three head-to-head matches against Karachi Kings.
Karachi Kings
Karachi Kings are fifth in the PSL regular season with six points and a record of three wins and two losses. They have lost two of their last three matches, including defeats to Hyderabad Kingsmen and Peshawar Zalmi.
Islamabad United
Islamabad United are third in the PSL regular season with seven points and a record of three wins and two losses. They have won two of their last three matches and are listed as having playoff status.
Playing XI
Key Stats
Verdict
Key stats favor Islamabad United 7–1, leading in points, NRR, Elo, win rate, head-to-head, powerplay, and death bowling metrics, while Karachi edge only in middle-overs economy. All four predictive models favor Islamabad United, averaging 60% probability. Bookmakers align with the models, pricing Islamabad at 1.62 odds versus Karachi at 2.32. Islamabad’s stronger NRR, recent form, and head-to-head dominance are decisive indicators.
PZ
7
6-0
13
MS
6
4-2
8
ISU
6
3-2
7
HK
7
3-4
6
KRK
5
3-2
6
QG
6
2-4
4
LQ
5
2-3
4
RW
6
0-6
0
PZ
7
6
0
1
+2.404
13
MS
6
4
2
—
+0.527
8
ISU
6
3
2
1
+1.363
7
HK
7
3
4
—
-0.470
6
KRK
5
3
2
—
-1.395
6
QG
6
2
4
—
+0.258
4
LQ
5
2
3
—
-0.863
4
RW
6
0
6
—
-1.821
0
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