The KK vs IU was a must-win match for Islamabad United in the hope of playing the final round. So, Islamabad United won by 7 wickets.
Match Analysis KK vs IU
Karachi Kings
The KK vs IU is a very concerning point for Karachi Kings which is maintaining its run rate. Shan Masood`s batting is very concerning for the Karachi Kings. He is a good batter but trying to hit big hits. The Karachi Kings captain should be in his style. Also, he is a good strike-rotating batter. Shan Masood should naturally play the game. The wicket of Shoaib Malik is very effective for kings. If Shoaib Malik is not run out, the total score will be good for Karachi Kings. Karachi Kings needs a big runs margin win if they want to play in the finals.
The bowling is not impressive for the Karachi Kings. Today, their fast bowlers bowl too many short balls and concede runs. Muhammad Nawaz was very impressive with the ball in the losing cause. Batters understand the Star spinner Tabraiz Shamsi`s bowling and know his line or length. Tabraiz Shamsi should make a plan to counter the batter’s technique in the next matches. However, Karachi Kings has a chance to play in the qualifying round for finals.
Islamabad United
The KK vs IU match is a very excellent opening batting display of Islamabad United. So, they win this match and maintain a good run rate. Colin Munro and Alex Hales’s batting is just like back in form. This duo is a perilous opening batting combination in PSL 9. Their aggressive batting has failed Karachi King’s bowling plans. Also, they need to continue this type of batting in PSL 9.
The bowling is exceptional for Islamabad United. Imad Wasim and Agha Salman did well in the first 10 overs bowling. So, Naseem Shah and Shadab Khan bowls well in this match. United bowlers concede in death over bowling because the Karachi Kings batter played good shots. Overall batting, bowling, and especially fielding were good. So, we expected to see all remaining this type of matches.
