Karachi Kings vs Islamabad United, Match 25 of PSL 2026, is at the National Bank Cricket Arena, Karachi on April 16 at 7:30 PM PKT. Islamabad United have won 10 of the last 10 meetings against Karachi Kings.
Karachi Kings have three wins in PSL 2026 and are fourth. Islamabad United are third with 7 points from 6 games. Both sides lost their last game to Hyderabad Kingsmen, which gives this contest a mutual bounce-back urgency.
Shadab Khan leads Islamabad United’s all-round numbers with 12 wickets and 157 runs at a strike rate of 182.55 across 7 matches.
Hasan Ali has 13 wickets for Karachi Kings in 8 matches at a strike rate of 14.3 and is their standout bowling pick on a venue where spinners take 53% of wickets.
This Karachi Kings vs Islamabad United Dream11 prediction for Match 25 covers every angle.
KAR vs ISL Match Preview
Two third-fourth placed sides meet in Karachi, with Islamabad United carrying a perfect 10-0 recent head-to-head record against Karachi Kings.
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Karachi Kings vs Islamabad United, 25th Match |
| Date | 16 April 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM PKT (Night) |
| Venue | National Bank Cricket Arena, Karachi |
| Series | Pakistan Super League 2026 |
| Umpires | Asif Yaqoob, Chris Gaffaney |
| TV Umpire | Faisal Afridi |
| Match Referee | Richie Richardson |
National Bank Cricket Arena Pitch Report
A spin-dominant venue where bowling first is the right call 70% of the time and chasers have a significant statistical advantage.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Type | Spin-friendly; slow and assists turn throughout the innings |
| Bat First Win Rate | 30% |
| Chase Win Rate | 70% |
| Avg 1st Innings Score | 175 |
| Avg 2nd Innings Score | 157 |
| Highest Total at Venue | 246/3 by Peshawar Zalmi vs Karachi Kings (Match 17, PSL 2026) |
| Lowest Total at Venue | 97/10 by Lahore Qalandars vs Peshawar Zalmi (Match 19, PSL 2026) |
| Highest Successful Chase | 236/6 by Karachi Kings vs Multan Sultans |
| Pace vs Spin (Last 10) | Pace: 62 wkts (47%) | Spin: 71 wkts (53%) |
| Total PSL Matches at Venue | 47 |
| Condition | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 28.9 degrees C |
| Weather | Cloudy |
| Humidity | 54% |
| Rain Chance | 0% |
| Dew Factor | Possible in the later overs of the second innings |
| Overall | Good conditions; spin and all-round picks are the priority here |
Dream11 Team for KAR vs ISL
KAR vs ISL Head-to-Head in PSL
Islamabad United have won all 10 of the last 10 meetings against Karachi Kings and lead the all-time head-to-head 18-6 from 24 matches, a 75% win rate.
| Category | Stats |
|---|---|
| Total PSL T20 Meetings | 24 |
| Islamabad United Wins | 18 |
| Karachi Kings Wins | 6 |
| Win % (IU) | 75% |
| Last 10 Meetings | Islamabad United lead 10-0 |
| IU’s Biggest Recent Win | Won by 79 runs (19 May 2025) |
| KRK’s Last Win vs IU | Kings won by 4 wickets at Karachi (14 Mar 2020) |
| IU Highest Score vs KRK | 251/5 (PSL 2025) – won by 79 runs |
| KRK Highest Score vs IU | 220 (all-time) |
| At this Venue (Last 10) | IU: 90% win rate | KRK: 40% win rate vs all teams |
| Last Meeting | Islamabad United won by 79 runs (19 May 2025, Rawalpindi) |
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Key Players to Watch
Players ranked by recent performance stats heading into Match 25.
| Player | Team | Role | Mat | Runs/Wkts | Avg/Econ | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khushdil Shah | Karachi Kings | Batter | 10 | 160 runs | Avg 26.67 | 160.00 |
| Sameer Minhas | Islamabad United | Batter | 5 | 207 runs | Avg 51.75 | 164.28 |
| Shadab Khan | Islamabad United | All-rounder | 7 | 157 runs | Avg 39.25 | 182.55 |
| Hasan Ali | Karachi Kings | Bowler | 8 | 13 wkts | Econ 8.81 | 14.30 |
| Abbas Afridi | Karachi Kings | Bowler | 9 | 12 wkts | Econ 11.19 | 15.50 |
| Salman Irshad | Islamabad United | Bowler | 9 | 14 wkts | Econ 9.21 | 13.50 |
| Shadab Khan | Islamabad United | Bowler | 7 | 12 wkts | Econ 8.45 | 11.00 |
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