Islamabad United vs Karachi Kings, PSLT20, Today Match Prediction

ISU vs KRK Match Prediction & Analysis

Host Islamabad United will be looking to seal their place in the playoffs when they take on Karachi Kings in the 30th match of the Pakistan Super League 2025 played at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Monday.

Defending Champions have lost four consecutive matches on the bounce and will be desperate to break their losing streak against Karachi Kings. Skipper Shadab Khan will be hoping that experienced players can come to the party in this must-win encounter.

On the other hand, Karachi Kings have secured their playoff berth after ing a close win over Peshawar Zalmi. Captain David Warner will be hoping that the side can continue their winning momentum in this final round-robin match.

In a game played earlier this season, Islamabad United ed a comfortable six-wicket win over Karachi Kings.

ISU vs KRK Betting News

RECENT PERFORMANCE

ISU

L L L L W

ISU

154/10 in 19.3 7.9

PSLT20

Quetta Gladiators beat Islamabad United by 109 runs 07 May 2025

QTG

263/3 in 20.0 13.15

QTG

159/8 in 19.5 8.02

PSLT20

Quetta Gladiators beat Islamabad United by 2 wickets 03 May 2025

ISU

157/9 in 20.0 7.85

PSZ

147/4 in 16.4 8.82

PSLT20

Peshawar Zalmi won by 6 wickets 02 May 2025

ISU

143/9 in 20.0 7.15

LHQ

209/6 in 20.0 10.45

PSLT20

Lahore Qalandars beat Islamabad United by 88 runs 30 Apr 2025

ISU

121/10 in 16.5 7.19

MS

168/5 in 20.0 8.4

PSLT20

Islamabad United beat Multan Sultans by 7 wickets 23 Apr 2025

ISU

171/3 in 17.1 9.96

KRK

W W W L W

PSZ

214/5 in 20.0 10.7

PSLT20

Karachi Kings beat Peshawar Zalmi by 23 runs 17 May 2025

KRK

237/4 in 20.0 11.85

LHQ

160/8 in 15.0 10.67

PSLT20

Karachi Kings beat Lahore Qalandars by 4 wickets (D/L) method 04 May 2025

KRK

168/6 in 14.3 11.59

MS

117/10 in 16.1 7.24

PSLT20

Karachi Kings beat Multan Sultans by 87 runs 01 May 2025

KRK

204/4 in 20.0 10.2

QTG

142/10 in 19.3 7.28

PSLT20

Quetta Gladiators beat Karachi Kings by 5 runs 25 Apr 2025

KRK

137/8 in 20.0 6.85

KRK

148/8 in 19.3 7.59

PSLT20

Karachi Kings won by 2 wkts 21 Apr 2025

PSZ

147/8 in 20.0 7.35

HEAD TO HEAD

TEAMS PREVIEW

Islamabad United Preview

In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of in-form opener Sahibzada Farhan, Colin Munro, Alex Hales, Rassie van der Dussen and Jimmy Neesham to deliver the bulk of the runs.

With 321 runs in nine outings, Sahibzada Farhan has topped the batting charts for Islamabad United so far this season.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Naseem Shah, Salman Irshad, Ben Dwarshuis, Shadab Khan and Jimmy Neesham to deliver timely breakthroughs.

With 10 wickets at an excellent economy rate of 7.28, left-arm spinner Imad Wasim has been standout performer with the ball in hand for Islamabad United.

Islamabad United Predicted Playing XI:

Shadab Khan (captain), Azam Khan (wk), Salman Agha, Sahibzada Farhan, Rassie van der Dussen, Colin Munro, Alex Hales, Jimmy Neesham, Ben Dwarshuis, Salman Irshad and Naseem Shah.

Islamabad United Actual Playing XI:

Haider Ali, Rassie van der Dussen, Agha Salman, Imad Wasim, Shadab Khan, Salman Irshad, Ben Dwarshuis, Sahibzada Farhan, Tymal Mills, Alex Hales, Ghazi Ghori

Karachi Kings Preview

In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of captain David Warner, James Vince, wicket-keeper Ben McDermott, Irfan Khan, Mohammad Nabi and Khushdil Shah to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the previous match, captain David Warner led from the front for Karachi Kings with the bat and scored a sublime 86 runs off 50 balls with the help of eleven fours and two sixes. He was well ed by James Vince, who scored 72 runs off 42 balls with the help of eleven boundaries and one four.

Khushdil Shah scored unbeaten quick-fire 43 runs off 15 balls with the help of four fours and three sixes, whereas Mohammad Nabi chipped in with 26 runs off just 10 balls with the help of one four and three sixes.

In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Mir Hamza, Aamer Jamal, Hasan Ali, Mohammad Nabi, and Abbas Afridi to deliver timely breakthroughs.

In the previous match, Hasan Ali and Mir Hamza bowled well for Kings and claimed one wicket each.

Karachi Kings Predicted Playing XI:

David Warner (captain), Ben McDermott (wk), James Vince, Irfan Khan, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Nabi, Saad Baig, Abbas Afridi, Mir Hamza, Hasan Ali, Aamer Jamal.

Karachi Kings Actual Playing XI:

David Warner, James Vince, Khushdil Shah, Irfan Khan, Aamer Jamal, Mohammad Nabi, Tim Seifert, Abbas Afridi, Hasan Ali, Mir Hamza, Saad Baig

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The wicket prepared at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium is expected to be full of runs for the batting units. The bowlers will need to discipline to get rewards on such a placid pitch.

The weather forecast for Monday’s match is going to be clear skies with gentle breeze.

ISU vs KRK Pitch Report

Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi is going to host the 30th match of the Pakistan Super League 2025 played between Islamabad United and Karachi Kings.

Toss: To Bat

Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium has been a great venue for side batting first. Majority of the PSL matches played this season have been won by side winning the toss and opting to bat first.