Karachi Kings scored 150/7 in 20 overs where as Islamabad United scored 151/5 in 18.4 overs.
So, finally Islamabad United won the match by 5 wickets against Karachi Kings.
Islamabad United clinched victory by five wickets against Karachi Kings, courtesy of their exceptional bowling performance followed by a composed pursuit.
This win propelled Islamabad to the second position in the standings, while Karachi found themselves second from the bottom, both teams now among the four vying for the remaining three playoff spots.
Opting to bowl first, Islamabad’s bowlers, despite the absence of Naseem Shah, immediately exerted pressure on Karachi.
Shan Masood’s early dismissal set the tone, and Karachi’s middle order collapsed rapidly, leaving them struggling at 49/4.
A resilient partnership between Kieron Pollard and James Vince added stability, contributing 58 runs, but Karachi’s innings fell short of expectations, concluding at 150/7, with the pitch proving challenging.
Tymal Mills was instrumental, claiming three wickets.
In pursuit of 151 for victory, Islamabad faced early setbacks, losing both openers within the powerplay.
However, Agha Salman and Shadab Khan’s 58-run partnership steadied the innings.
Despite a momentary hiccup following Salman’s dismissal, Blessing Muzarabani’s breakthrough, Haider Ali and Faheem Ashraf displayed nerves of steel, guiding Islamabad across the finish line with eight balls to spare.
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