Cricket Match Predictions: HBL PSL 8 2023 - Karachi Kings vs Islamabad United - 4th match - 16 February 2023
The 4th match of the HBL PSL 8 2023 will take place on the 16th of February between Karachi Kings and Islamabad United at the National Stadium, Karachi.
LIVE SCORES - Karachi Kings vs Islamabad United - 4th match
Top Tournament Stats - HBL PSL 8 2023
Karachi Kings are currently placed at the 4th position on points table.
The top run scorer for Karachi Kings is Imad Wasim with 80 runs to his name.
The top wicket taker for Karachi Kings is Mir Hamza with 1 scalp under his belt.
Karachi Kings have lost their previous match against Peshawar Zalmi by 2 runs.
Peshawar Zalmi batted first and they posted a total of 199 for 5 in 20 overs. Babar Azam made 68 off 46 balls and gave his team a good start. Tom Kohler Cadmore was simply fantastic in his knock of 92 in 50 balls. He hit 7 fours and 6 huge sixes. On the back of these brilliant batting performances, Zalmi got to a total of 199 in 20 overs of play.
During the chase, Karachi Kings lost Sharjeel Khan early on. Karachi Kings at one point were 4 wickets down for 46 runs and looked in deep trouble. Shoaib Malik and Imad Wasim then combined together and struck 52 and 80 runs respectively to give hope for a successful chase. Eventually, Karachi Kings were left 2 runs short of the target.
Islamabad United Form Guide:
Islamabad United had an average outing in the previous edition of PSL. They finished at the 4th position on points table with 4 wins to their name.
Players to look out for in Islamabad United:
1. Alex Hales- He has been in a great form in T20 cricket and should look forward to carry it into the PSL 8. He is a fine striker of the cricket ball and an aggressive opener.
2. Shadab Khan - A premium all rounder for Pakistan, Shadab will be playing an important role in Islamabad United's success in HBL PSL 8.
Let’s have a look at the squads:
Islamabad United - Alex Hales (England), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (Afghanistan), Shadab Khan (all Platinum), Asif Ali, Fazal Haq Farooqi (Afghanistan), Wasim Jr (all Diamond), Azam Khan, Faheem Ashraf, Hasan Ali (all Gold), Abrar Ahmed, Colin Munro (New Zealand), Paul Stirling (Ireland), Rumman Raees, Sohaib Maqsood (all Silver), Hassan Nawaz, Zeeshan Zamir (both Emerging). Moeen Ali (England) and Mubasir Khan (Supplementary)
Karachi Kings – Haider Ali, Imran Tahir (South Africa), Matthew Wade (Australia) (all Platinum), Imad Wasim, James Fuller (New Zealand), James Vince (both England) (all Diamond), Andrew Tye (Australia), Mohammad Amir, Shoaib Malik (all Gold), Aamer Yamin, Mir Hamza, Mohammad Akhlaq, Sharjeel Khan, Tayyab Tahir (all Silver), Irfan Khan Niazi, Qasim Akram (both Emerging). Mohammad Umar and Tabraiz Shamsi (South Africa) (Supplementary)
Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions* - PrePlay
Who will win the toss? – Islamabad United
Who will win?- Islamabad United
Top Batter (Runs Scored) – Alex Hales (Islamabad United), Sharjeel Khan (Karachi Kings)
Top Bowler (Wickets taken) - Shadab Khan (Islamabad United), Mir Hamza (Karachi Kings)
Most Sixes – Alex Hales (Islamabad United), Sharjeel Khan (Karachi Kings)
Player of the Match- Shadab Khan (Islamabad United)
Team Scores Batting first – Islamabad United 170+, Karachi Kings 160+
Match Handicap: Islamabad United
Live Cricket Streaming HBL PSL 8 2023: : The live cricket streaming page which enables you to watch live cricket - Geo-restrictions apply
*NB these predictions may be changed nearer the start of the match once the final starting teams have been announced and we will be running ‘In-Play’ features, so stay tuned.
© CricDirect 2023