IU vs KK Highlights: Azam Khan played a match winning knock of 72* off just 41 balls to help Islamabad United chase down the target of 202 runs with four balls to spare. United had a poor start to their run chase having lost Colin Munro early. Mohamad Amir dismissed the opener for 11 runs. Alex Hales and Rassie van der Dussen then put on 50 run partnership for the second wicket. Kings looked to have crawled their way back after both the set batsmen departed. Follow PSL 2023 LIVE updates with InsideSport.IN.
However Azam Khan and Faheem Ashraf had other ideas. The pair put on 124 runs stand for the fourth wickets. The time Ashraf was dismissed United were closing in on victory. With 8 needed of the final over Asif Ali smashed a six and a boundary to seal the match. Earlier Imad Wasim registered his highest score in T20 cricket (92*) as Karachi Kings scored 201/5 in 20 overs.
The Kings despite making a quick start in powerplay were reduced to 78 for 4 losing their top-order. All the batsmen got the start but failed to convert it into big score. With team in trouble Imad Wasim stepped up and played a fabulous knock of 92*off 54-ball to get his team’s innings back on track. The left hander added 99 for the 5th wicket with Irfan Khan. Wade’s cameo innings helped the team get past 200 run mark.
IU vs KK LIVE Score: Karachi Kings batting first vs Islamabad United, Sharjeel, Tahir depart – Follow PSL 2023 Live Updates
In their previous fixture, Islamabad United defeated Karachi Kings by 4 wickets. While batting first Kings posted a total of 173 runs. Haider Ali was the top-scorer for the Kings with 59 runs off 45 balls. United comfortably chased the target with 10 balls to spare. Colin Munro was awarded player of the match for his splendid inning of 58 runs off just 28 deliveries.
Match Details:
- Match: Islamabad United vs Karachi Kings, 19th Match
- Date and Time: Friday, March 3, 2023, and 7:30 PM
- Venue: Pindi Club Ground, Rawalpindi
Live Streaming: Sony Liv App.
Pitch Report:
The pitch at Pindi Club Ground in Rawalpindi will definitely help the batters. Spinners are likely to come into play as more matches take place at this venue.
IU vs KK LIVE Score: Karachi Kings batting first vs Islamabad United, Sharjeel, Tahir depart – Follow PSL 2023 Live Updates
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