The IU vs KK match was not good for Karachi Kings. So, Karachi Kings might be technically out of the playoff race. Islamabad United goes to 2nd position after this match and their run rate is better than Quetta Gladiators.
Match Analysis IU vs KK
Karachi Kings
This IU vs KK was a knockout match for Karachi Kings. So, Karachi Kings is usually out of playoffs of HBL PSL 9. But, there is a chance when other teams lose the matches basically. Batting was a real issue for Karachi Kings so far. They rely on foreign players which is not good. Their local talent is flopped and cannot make runs in this tournament. Also, their player’s picks are very bad and wrong. Shan Masood, Muhammad Nawaz, and Shoaib Malik are not successful in this tournament. Only Irfan Khan Niazi is capable for Karachi Kings with his death over batting.
If Karachi Kings bowlers bowl smartly then they will win this match. Blessing Muzarabani and Zahid Mehmood bowls well and try to stop Islamabad United batters from hitting runs. Mir Hamza took 3 wickets but he conceded 41 runs which is not good for Karachi Kings. Infect, Mir Hamza took the wicket of Shadab Khan, and next ball he bowled a bad ball that cost 6 runs. Mir Hamza`s last over changed the game situation. Hassan Ali is an experienced bowler but very bad performance in this match.
Islamabad United
The match of IU vs KK is good for Islamabad United. So, Islamabad United maintains a good run rate and moves to 2nd position in the points table. Colin Munro and Alex Hales are struggling against good bowling. But, there is a bad luck for both of them. Teams make a good plan for Colin Munro and Alex Hales. Salman Ali Agha and Shadab Khan`s batting is very good to watch. The duo took responsibility for making runs in this match.
So, the inclusion of Haider Ali in the playing XI for Jordan Cox is very useful. Haider Ali has technically some flaws in batting but he hits winning runs and hits a 105-meter six. His long six is making him confident and can make a comeback in the team. Not forget Faheem Ashraf’s arrival in this match with hitting a six, making 12 runs, and finishing the game.
The bowling of Islamabad United is good in today`s game. Islamabad United Captain Shadab Khan’s smart captaincy, Imad Wasim`s spell of 18 for 1 in 4 overs complete in the 12th over of Karachi Kings innings. So, this was an excellent move from Islamabad Captain. Faheem Ashraf is also a good bowler and took 2 for 16 in 4 overs. Tymil Mills took 3 wickets and Hunain Shah took 1 wicket. Islamabad United needs to be consistent in the next matches. Although, they have a good and can win this HBL PSL 9 trophy.
