Islamabad United delivered a dominant all-round performance to defeat Karachi Kings by 8 wickets in Match no 25 of HBL PSL 11 at the National Stadium, Karachi.
It was a completely one-sided contest as Islamabad comfortably chased the target with 4 overs to spare, continuing their strong run in the tournament.
Toss Result
- Islamabad United won the toss
- Elected to bowl first
The decision proved spot on as their bowlers restricted Karachi to a below-par total.
Karachi Kings Innings Breakdown
Karachi Kings – 150/6 (20 overs)
Karachi struggled to build momentum despite a decent start. Their batting lacked acceleration in the middle overs, which kept the total under pressure.
Top Performers (Karachi Kings)
- Reeza Hendricks – 51* (44) steady anchor innings
- Jason Roy – 39 (27)
- Late acceleration missing in death overs
Bowling Highlights (Islamabad)
- Richard Gleeson (impact pacer) – 2 wickets
- Shadab Khan – 2/28 (controlled middle overs)
Karachi reached 150 but never looked dominant at any stage.
Islamabad United Chase Breakdown
Islamabad United – 153/2 (16 overs)
Islamabad made the chase look effortless with a strong opening stand and aggressive intent from the start.
Top Performers (Islamabad United)
- Sameer Minhas – 58 (29 balls, 10 fours)
- Devon Conway – 53 (36 balls)
- Shadab Khan – 31 (16 balls, finishing touch)
Powerplay domination 67 runs without loss set the tone for an easy chase.
Match Result Summary
| Detail | Result |
|---|---|
| Karachi Kings | 150/6 (20 overs) |
| Islamabad United | 153/2 (16 overs) |
| Result | Islamabad United won by 8 wickets |
| Overs Remaining | 4 overs |
| Player of the Match | Sameer Minhas |
Islamabad chased the target comfortably with 24 balls remaining.
Player of the Match
Sameer Minhas (Islamabad United)
- 58 runs off 29 balls
- Match-defining innings at the top
- Dominated Karachi bowlers in powerplay
His aggressive knock completely shifted the game early in the chase.
Updated PSL 11 Points Table
| Position | Team | Matches | Wins | Points | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peshawar Zalmi | 7 | 6 | 13 | +2.404 |
| 2 | Islamabad United | 7 | 4 | 9 | +1.481 |
| 3 | Multan Sultans | 6 | 4 | 8 | +0.527 |
| 4 | Hyderabad Kingsmen | 7 | 3 | 6 | -0.470 |
| 5 | Karachi Kings | 6 | 3 | 6 | -1.501 |
| 6 | Quetta Gladiators | 6 | 2 | 4 | +0.258 |
| 7 | Lahore Qalandars | 5 | 2 | 4 | -0.863 |
| 8 | Rawalpindiz | 6 | 0 | 0 | -1.821 |
