In the Pakistan Super League 2026, the Karachi Kings (KAR) will face Islamabad United (ISL) at the National Stadium on April 11.
The Karachi Kings currently sit in fourth place on the points table, having won three of their five matches. Their objective in this match will be to secure a victory in order to consolidate their position and climb towards the top spots, thereby enhancing their chances of qualifying for the next round.
Islamabad United sits in third place on the table with 7 points. They will be fully determined to maintain their position and secure a spot in the top two with a commanding performance. With both teams setting their sights on qualification, this contest is expected to be fiercely contested.
KAR vs ISL: Head-to-Head T20I Record
| Matches Played | 24 |
| Won By KAR | 06 |
| Won By ISL | 18 |
| First-Ever Fixture | February 7, 2016 (ISL Won) |
| Most-Recent Fixture | May 19, 2025 (ISL Won) |
KAR vs ISL Playing 11 & Impact Players
Karachi Kings (KAR) Possible Playing 11: 1. Reeza Hendricks, 2. Waseem Muhammad, 3. Agha Salman, 4. Saad Baig(WK), 5. Azam Khan(WK), 6. Moeen Ali(C), 7. Khushdil-Shah, 8. Hasan Ali, 9. Abbas Afridi, 10. Adam Zampa, 11. Ihsanullah
Islamabad United (ISL) Possible Playing 11: 1. Devon Conway(WK), 2. Sameer Minhas, 3. Mohammad Faiq, 4. Mark Chapman, 5. Haider Ali, 6. Faheem Ashraf, 7. Imad Wasim, 8. Chris Green, 9. Mehran Mumtaz, 10. Salman Irshad, 11. Richard Gleeson
KAR vs ISL: Player Stats
- Babar Azam (KAR): He has scored the most runs (482+) against ISL.
- Sahibzada Farhan (ISL): He has delivered stellar performances in recent matches (2025), including an innings of 73 runs (off 41 balls) in a single game.
- Alex Hales (ISL): He has consistently maintained an aggressive approach against Karachi; in a 2025 match, he played a blistering innings of 88 runs (off 35 balls).
- Colin Munro (ISL): He was named "Player of the Match" after scoring 82 runs in a 2024 fixture.
- Shadab Khan (ISL): He is one of the most successful bowlers against Karachi; during the 2025 season, he claimed 4 wickets in a single match.
- Mohammad Amir (KAR): He is Karachi's leading wicket-taker against ISL (with 13+ wickets to his name).
- Imad Wasim: He has represented both teams, and his statistics in head-to-head encounters—in both bowling and batting—have been exceptional (in 2025, he took 2 wickets against Karachi).
KAR vs ISL: Pitch Report
The conditions at the National Stadium are favorable for both batsmen and bowlers. The batting unit can take full advantage of this surface to score runs rapidly and exert pressure on the opposing team. Conversely, bowlers must maintain absolute control over their line and length, as even the slightest lapse in bowling on this balanced pitch could cost them dearly.
KAR vs ISL: Probable Best Performers
Sameer Minhas
Sameer Minhas could be the standout batter in this clash, having scored 207 runs in five matches so far. He has consistently played the role of a key run-scorer for his team and has delivered in crucial moments. If he finds his rhythm, Minhas has the ability to take the game away from the opposition single-handedly.
Hasan Ali
Hasan Ali could prove to be the key bowler in this clash, having taken nine wickets in just four matches. The right-arm pacer has been delivering impactful spells and consistently troubling opposition batters. His full quota of overs will be crucial, as he has the ability to change the course of the game with timely breakthroughs.
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CRICKET POINTS TABLE - Pakistan Super League 2026
| No | Team | M | W | L | T | NR | NRR | Pts | Recent Forms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peshawar Zalmi - Q | 10 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +2.324 | 17 | LWWWW |
| 2 | Islamabad United - Q | 10 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 1 | +1.667 | 13 | WWLWL |
| 3 | Multan Sultans - Q | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | +0.326 | 12 | LLWWL |
| 4 | Hyderabad Houston Kingsmen - Q | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | -0.361 | 10 | WLWWW |
| 5 | Lahore Qalandars - E | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | -0.482 | 10 | WLWWL |
| 6 | Karachi Kings - E | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | -0.869 | 10 | WWLLL |
| 7 | Quetta Gladiators - E | 10 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | -0.410 | 6 | LLLWL |
| 8 | Rawalpindi Pindiz - E | 10 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | -1.760 | 2 | LWLLL |
| 9 | Rawalpindi | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | NR |
| M: Matches, W: Won, L: Lost, T: Tie, NR: No Result, NRR: Net Run Rate, Pts: Points, Q: Qualified, E: Eliminate Recent Forms: W = Won, L = Lost, T = Tie, D = Draw, NR = No Result Last updated on 27-Apr-2026, 12:13 PM | |||||||||
