Islamabad United Crushed Karachi Kings by 79 Runs in PSL 10 Clash
In an electrifying showdown at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Islamabad United crushed Karachi Kings by 79 runs in the 30th match of PSL 10. With a fiery knock from Alex Hales and a deadly spell from Shadab Khan, United sealed their dominance just before the playoffs
Islamabad United crushed Karachi Kings Match Overview
Covering the thrilling action from Rawalpindi, Khelo Pakistan brings you everything from record scores to knockout spells. This encounter wasn’t just a match – it was a statement from Islamabad United.
💥 Did You Know? Islamabad United’s 252 is the second-highest total in PSL history!
Must-Know Takeaways
- ⭐ Hero of the Day: Alex Hales – 88 off 54, lighting up the powerplay
- 🎯 Captain’s Masterclass: Shadab Khan – 42 with the bat & 4/32 with the ball
- 🚀 Playoff Push: United cemented a Qualifier 1 spot with style
H2: Match Timeline – How Islamabad Dominated
- 0–6 overs (Powerplay): Hales and Farhan exploded with a 120-run stand.
- 7–15 overs: Shadab and others kept the scoreboard ticking.
- 16–20 overs: Islamabad posted a mountain-like total of 252.
- Karachi’s chase: Warner gave hope, but wickets fell rapidly.
- Collapse: Shadab and Irshad shut it down, bowling Karachi out at 172.
🧠 Insight: Shadab’s four-wicket haul included key dismissals that broke the middle order.
Squad Breakdown
Islamabad United Playing XI: Sahibzada Farhan, Van Der Dussen, Alex Hales, Haider Ali, Salman Ali Agha, Muhammad Ghazi Ghauri, Shadab Khan (c), Imad Wasim, Ben Dorshuis, Salman Irshad, Tim Mills
Karachi Kings Playing XI: Tim Seifert, James Vince, David Warner, Khushdil Shah, Saad Baig, Irfan Niazi, Aamir Jamal, Muhammad Nabi, Abbas Afridi, Hassan Ali, Mir Hamza
Fan Zone – Who Was Your MVP?
Who stood tall in Rawalpindi? 🏏
- 🔥 Alex Hales with the bat
- 🎩 Shadab Khan’s all-round brilliance
Drop your votes in the comments and tag fellow PSL fans. 💬
What’s Next in PSL 10?
Quetta Gladiators and Islamabad United will face off in Qualifier 1, while Karachi Kings and Lahore Qalandars go head-to-head in the eliminator. Stay tuned to Khelo Pakistan for full playoff coverage!
