17
12 runs
Need 0 from 12b
Islamabad United 128/2
CRR: 7.11 RRR: 0
Muhammad Shahzad 0 (0b)
Mohammad Nawaz 8 (12b)
Mohammad Nabi 2.1-0-12-1
Abbas Afridi 3-0-24-1
17.
128
128
End of over 17 (12 runs), Islamabad United 128/4
16.6
W
W
Abbas Afridi to Shadab Khan, no run, Bowled out !! fast ball, yorker, on the off stump, Shadab Khan goes forward, tries to take on the bowler but fails to get the timing right. The ball goes past the bat and crashes into the stumps, and the batter is bowled out in disappointing fashion.
16.5
4
4
Abbas Afridi to Shadab Khan, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Shadab Khan elegantly hangs in the crease into the shot, gracefully guides it to deep point region, the ball speeds away and finds the boundary rope.
16.4
1
1
Abbas Afridi to Mohammad Nawaz, 1 run, Abbas Afridi delivers fast ball at yorker, Mohammad Nawaz hangs in the crease and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the mid on, limits Mohammad Nawaz to just 1 run.
16.4
1
1
Abbas Afridi to Mohammad Nawaz, 1 no ball, No ball !! fast ball, good length, on the leg stump, Mohammad Nawaz goes forward, slams it towards the , It's a no ball!! Abbas Afridi overstepped this one.
16.3
0
0
Abbas Afridi to Mohammad Nawaz, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Abbas Afridi bowls a sharp delivery, and Mohammad Nawaz goes forward to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.
16.2
1
1
Abbas Afridi to Shadab Khan, 1 run, Abbas Afridi delivers fast ball at good length, Shadab Khan goes forward and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at mid off for 1 run.
16.2
1
1
Abbas Afridi to Shadab Khan, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball full length, on the off stump, Abbas Afridi strays from his line, sending it too far outside the off-stump. The Umpire calls it a wide.
16.1
4
4
Abbas Afridi to Shadab Khan, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Shadab Khan elegantly goes forward into the shot, gracefully guides it to long off region, the ball speeds away and finds the boundary rope.
16
6 runs
Need 12 from 18b
Islamabad United 116/1
CRR: 6.82 RRR: 4
Muhammad Shahzad 0 (0b)
Mohammad Nawaz 8 (12b)
Mohammad Nabi 2.1-0-12-1
Abbas Afridi 3-0-24-1
16.
116
116
End of over 16 (6 runs), Islamabad United 116/3
15.6
1
1
Mohammad Nabi to Shadab Khan, 1 run, Shadab Khan hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed sweep off an off break ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep square leg for 1 run.
15.5
0
0
Mohammad Nabi to Shadab Khan, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Shadab Khan goes back, tucks it toward the fielder at square leg, who blocks the ball right away.
15.4
0
0
Mohammad Nabi to Shadab Khan, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Shadab Khan goes back, tucks punch toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball. Swift fielding by the bowler.
15.3
4
4
Mohammad Nabi to Shadab Khan, Four, Four !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump. Shadab Khan hangs in the crease, hits reverse sweep in the gap towards third man, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
15.2
0
0
Mohammad Nabi to Shadab Khan, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Shadab Khan hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short mid wicket, who halts the ball.
15.1
1
1
Mohammad Nabi to Mohammad Nawaz, 1 run, Mohammad Nawaz goes back and plays a well-timed cut off an off break ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at short cover for 1 run.
15
6 runs
Need 18 from 24b
Islamabad United 110/1
CRR: 6.88 RRR: 4.5
Muhammad Shahzad 0 (0b)
Mohammad Nawaz 8 (12b)
Mohammad Nabi 2.1-0-12-1
Abbas Afridi 3-0-24-1
15.
110
110
End of over 15 (6 runs), Islamabad United 110/3
14.6
1
1
Hasan Ali to Mohammad Nawaz, 1 run, Mohammad Nawaz hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed push off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at slip for 1 run.
14.5
0
0
Hasan Ali to Mohammad Nawaz, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Mohammad Nawaz hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
14.4
0
0
Hasan Ali to Mohammad Nawaz, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, Mohammad Nawaz goes forward to the delivery, letting it go to the keeper without offering a shot.
14.3
4
4
Hasan Ali to Mohammad Nawaz, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Short and well outside the off stump. Mohammad Nawaz hangs in the crease, it to the long off, races away and finds the boundary.
14.2
1
1
Hasan Ali to Shadab Khan, 1 run, fast ball, back of length, on the stumps, Shadab Khan goes back to make a room for himself and hits it towards deep square leg for 1 run.
14.1
0
0
Hasan Ali to Shadab Khan, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Shadab Khan hangs in the crease, dabs cut with soft hands toward point, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
14
100 runs
Need 24 from 30b
Islamabad United 104/1
CRR: 6.93 RRR: 4.8
Muhammad Shahzad 0 (0b)
Mohammad Nawaz 8 (12b)
Mohammad Nabi 2.1-0-12-1
Abbas Afridi 3-0-24-1
14.
104
104
End of over 14 (5 runs), Islamabad United 104/3
13.6
0
0
Mohammad Nabi to Mohammad Nawaz, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Mohammad Nawaz goes forward, tucks it toward the fielder at short cover, who blocks the ball right away.
13.5
0
0
Mohammad Nabi to Mohammad Nawaz, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Mohammad Nawaz goes forward, dabs push with soft hands toward mid off, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
13.5
1
1
Mohammad Nabi to Mohammad Nawaz, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! off break ball full length on the leg stump, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Mohammad Nawaz with no chance to make contact. The umpire calls it a wide.
13.4
0
0
Mohammad Nabi to Mohammad Nawaz, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Mohammad Nawaz goes forward, tucks flick shot toward the fielder at short mid wicket, who halts the ball.
13.3
W
W
Mohammad Nabi to Azam Khan, no run, Bowled out !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, A bold move from Azam Khan as batter goes forward, plays it, but it proves to be batter's downfall. The ball crashes into stumps, and the stumps are rattled. Bowled out!
13
4 runs
Need 124 from 36b
Islamabad United 4/0
CRR: 0.29 RRR: 20.67
Muhammad Shahzad 0 (0b)
Mohammad Nawaz 8 (12b)
Mohammad Nabi 2.1-0-12-1
Abbas Afridi 3-0-24-1
13.2
4
4
Mohammad Nabi to Azam Khan, Four, Four !! off break ball, back of length, on the off stump, Azam Khan elegantly goes forward into the shot, gracefully guides it to deep point region, the ball speeds away and finds the boundary rope.
Match Info
- Match
- Karachi Kings vs Islamabad United
- Date
- 20 Apr, 2025
- Time
- 02:00 PM (UTC) / 07:00 PM (PKT)
- Venue
- National Stadium
- Toss
- Islamabad United elected to bowl
- Umpires
- Alex Wharf (England), Asif Yaqoob (Pakistan), Faisal Afridi (Pakistan, TV)
- Referee
Karachi Kings (Batting) — 128/7 (20 Ovs)
| Batsmen | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
| Tim Seifert c & b I Wasim | 30 | 37 | 1 | 0 | 81.08 | |
| David Warner b N Shah | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 75.00 | |
| James Vince b J Holder | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 57.14 | |
| Saad Baig c Muhammad Shahzad b S Khan | 20 | 17 | 4 | 0 | 117.65 | |
| Khushdil Shah c A Khan b N Shah | 17 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 73.91 | |
| Irfan Khan lbw b S Khan | 5 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 62.50 | |
| Mohammad Nabi Not out | 7 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 70.00 | |
| Aamer Jamal c I Wasim b J Holder | 7 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 140.00 | |
| Abbas Afridi Not out | 24 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 266.67 | |
| Total | 128/7 (20 Ovs) Extras: 11 ( b 0 , lb 1 , w 10 , nb 0 , p 0) | |||||
Fall of Wickets
| Wkt # | Player | Runs | Ovs |
| 1 | David Warner b N Shah | 5 | 1.2 |
| 2 | James Vince b J Holder | 22 | 3.6 |
| 3 | Saad Baig c Muhammad Shahzad b S Khan | 61 | 9.3 |
| 4 | Tim Seifert c & b I Wasim | 71 | 12.3 |
| 5 | Irfan Khan lbw b S Khan | 89 | 15.1 |
| 6 | Khushdil Shah c A Khan b N Shah | 93 | 16.5 |
| 7 | Aamer Jamal c I Wasim b J Holder | 102 | 17.6 |
Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | WD | NB | ECO |
| Ben Dwarshuis | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.00 |
| Naseem Shah | 4 | 0 | 29 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 7.25 |
| Jason Holder | 4 | 0 | 39 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 9.75 |
| Imad Wasim | 4 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4.25 |
| Muhammad Shahzad | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.00 |
| Shadab Khan | 4 | 0 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4.25 |
| Mohammad Nawaz | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8.00 |
Islamabad United (Batting) — 129/4 (17.1 Ovs)
| Batsmen | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
| Sahibzada Farhan c D Warner b H Ali | 30 | 18 | 5 | 1 | 166.67 | |
| Azam Khan b M Nabi | 31 | 30 | 3 | 1 | 103.33 | |
| Colin Munro b H Ali | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 100.00 | |
| Shadab Khan b MA Afridi | 47 | 40 | 5 | 2 | 117.50 | |
| Mohammad Nawaz Not out | 8 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 66.67 | |
| Muhammad Shahzad Not out | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | |
| Total | 129/4 (17.1 Ovs) Extras: 9 ( b 4 , lb 0 , w 4 , nb 1 , p 0) | |||||
Fall of Wickets
| Wkt # | Player | Runs | Ovs |
| 1 | Sahibzada Farhan c D Warner b H Ali | 34 | 4.1 |
| 2 | Colin Munro b H Ali | 38 | 4.5 |
| 3 | Azam Khan b M Nabi | 103 | 13.3 |
| 4 | Shadab Khan b MA Afridi | 128 | 16.6 |
Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | WD | NB | ECO |
| Mir Hamza | 3 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.00 |
| Hasan Ali | 4 | 0 | 28 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7.00 |
| Abbas Afridi | 3 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8.00 |
| Khushdil Shah | 3 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.67 |
| Aamer Jamal | 2 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8.50 |
| Mohammad Nabi | 2.1 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5.54 |
Karachi Kings
| 1 | David Warner (bat) |
| 2 | Tim Seifert (wk) |
| 3 | James Vince (bat) |
| 4 | Shan Masood (bat) |
| 5 | Muhammad Irfan Khan Niazi (all) |
| 6 | Khushdil Shah (all) |
| 7 | Arafat Minhas (bowl) |
| 8 | Abbas Afridi (bowl) |
| 9 | Adam Milne (bowl) |
| 10 | Hasan Ali (bowl) |
| 11 | Fawad Ali (bowl) |
| 12 | Litton Das (wk) |
| 13 | Kane Williamson (bat) |
| 14 | Omair Yousuf (bat) |
| 15 | Mohammad Riazullah (bat) |
| 16 | Mohammad Nabi (all) |
| 17 | Aamir Jamal (all) |
| 18 | Mir Hamza (bowl) |
| 19 | Zahid Mahmood (bowl) |
| 20 | Mirza Mamoon (bowl) |
| 21 | Ben McDermott (wk) |
| 22 | Saad Baig (wk) |
| 23 | George Munsey (bat) |
Islamabad United
| 1 | Andries Gous (wk) |
| 2 | Sahibzada Farhan (bat) |
| 3 | Colin Munro (bat) |
| 4 | Salman Agha (bat) |
| 5 | Azam Khan (wk) |
| 6 | Shadab Khan (all) |
| 7 | Jason Holder (all) |
| 8 | Imad Wasim (all) |
| 9 | Muhammad Shahzad (bat) |
| 10 | Naseem Shah (bowl) |
| 11 | Riley Meredith (bowl) |
| 12 | Ben Dwarshuis (bowl) |
| 13 | Haider Ali (bat) |
| 14 | Rassie van der Dussen (bat) |
| 15 | Saad Masood (all) |
| 16 | Mohammad Nawaz (all) |
| 17 | Matthew Short (all) |
| 18 | Rumman Raees (bowl) |
| 19 | Hunain Shah (bowl) |
| 20 | Salman Irshad (bowl) |
| 21 | Kyle Mayers (all) |
| 22 | Alex Hales (bat) |
| 23 | Ghazi Ghori (wk) |
| 24 | Tymal Mills (bowl) |
| 25 | Jimmy Neesham (all) |
Innings 1 Partnerships
| Tim Seifert 30 (37) | 5 (0) Ovs | David Warner 3 (4) |
| David Warner 3 (4) | 17 (0) Ovs | James Vince 4 (7) |
| James Vince 4 (7) | 39 (0) Ovs | Saad Baig 20 (17) |
| Saad Baig 20 (17) | 10 (0) Ovs | Khushdil Shah 17 (23) |
| Khushdil Shah 17 (23) | 18 (0) Ovs | Irfan Khan 5 (8) |
| Irfan Khan 5 (8) | 4 (0) Ovs | Mohammad Nabi 7 (10) |
| Mohammad Nabi 7 (10) | 9 (0) Ovs | Aamer Jamal 7 (5) |
| Aamer Jamal 7 (5) | -102 (0) Ovs | Abbas Afridi 24 (9) |
Innings 2 Partnerships
| Sahibzada Farhan 30 (18) | 34 (0) Ovs | Azam Khan 31 (30) |
| Azam Khan 31 (30) | 4 (0) Ovs | Colin Munro 4 (4) |
| Colin Munro 4 (4) | 65 (0) Ovs | Shadab Khan 47 (40) |
| Shadab Khan 47 (40) | 25 (0) Ovs | Mohammad Nawaz 8 (12) |
| Mohammad Nawaz 8 (12) | -128 (0) Ovs | Muhammad Shahzad 0 (0) |
Innings 1 (Batting) Overs
| # | Bowler | Runs | W | B | TR | TW | ORR |
| No over-by-over data available for this innings. | |||||||
Innings 2 (Batting) Overs
| # | Bowler | Runs | W | B | TR | TW | ORR |
| No over-by-over data available for this innings. | |||||||
A full match report will appear here when it is published.
Man of the Match
The official player of the match, as recorded for this fixture. They made the decisive contribution with bat, ball, or in the field.
Top performers
Leading run-scorers and wicket-takers from each side in this match, based on the official scorecard data. Use it to see who set the tone with the bat and who kept the pressure on with the ball.
Karachi Kings — Batting
- Tim Seifert — 30 (37b) · 1×4, 0×6
- Abbas Afridi — 24 (9b) · 1×4, 3×6
- Saad Baig — 20 (17b) · 4×4, 0×6
Karachi Kings — Bowling
- Hasan Ali — 2/28(4 ov, econ 7)
- Mohammad Nabi — 1/12(2.1 ov, econ 5.71)
- Abbas Afridi — 1/24(3 ov, econ 8)
Islamabad United — Batting
- Shadab Khan — 47 (40b) · 5×4, 2×6
- Azam Khan — 31 (30b) · 3×4, 1×6
- Sahibzada Farhan — 30 (18b) · 5×4, 1×6
Islamabad United — Bowling
- Shadab Khan — 2/17(4 ov, econ 4.25)
- Naseem Shah — 2/29(4 ov, econ 7.25)
- Jason Holder — 2/39(4 ov, econ 9.75)
Match analysis
Short summary from match facts and scorecard highlights.
Karachi Kings vs Islamabad United Match Analysis
In the PSL 2025 match at National Stadium Karachi, Islamabad United emerged victorious against Karachi Kings by 6 wickets. Winning the toss, Islamabad elected to bowl first, which proved to be a strategic decision.
Karachi Kings struggled to build momentum, finishing their innings at 128 for 7. Tim Seifert was the top scorer with 30 runs off 37 balls, while Abbas Afridi provided a late surge with a rapid 24 runs off just 9 balls. The Kings' innings was characterized by a lack of partnerships and effective bowling from Islamabad.
Islamabad United's bowling attack was led by Shadab Khan, who claimed 2 wickets for just 17 runs in 4 overs, earning him the Man of the Match award. Naseem Shah and Jason Holder also contributed with 2 wickets each, maintaining pressure on the Kings throughout their innings.
In response, Islamabad United chased down the target comfortably, scoring 129 for 4 in 16.4 overs. Shadab Khan played a pivotal role with the bat as well, scoring 47 runs off 40 balls. Azam Khan and Sahibzada Farhan supported him with 31 and 30 runs respectively, ensuring a steady approach to the chase.
The match was decided by Islamabad's strong bowling performance and effective batting, showcasing their dominance in the contest.
Match and Tournament Stats
7
Sixes
Sixes
23
Fours
Fours
11
Wickets
Wickets
520
Sixes
Sixes
1001
Fours
Fours
435
Wickets
Wickets
33
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IU12
0.372
KK12
0.049
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1.036
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