Match Details:
- Match: Islamabad United vs Karachi Kings( IU vs KK ), 30th Match, Pakistan Super League, 2025
- Date and Time: May 19, 03:00 pm GMT / 08:30 pm IST / 08:00 pm local time
- Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
IU vs KK Tips & Match Prediction:
Who will win the toss? – Islamabad UnitedWho will win the match? – Karachi KingsIslamabad United vs Karachi Kings Preview:
Islamabad United( IU ) is set to face Karachi Kings( KK ) in their 39th match during the Pakistan Super League(PSL) 2025. This match is scheduled to take place at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Monday, May 19.
Islamabad will lean on their in-form top order—Sahibzada Farhan, Colin Munro, Alex Hales, Rassie van der Dussen and the ever-handy Jimmy Neesham—to stack up runs. Farhan has been the mainstay so far, piling up 321 runs in nine innings to sit atop the team’s charts.
Naseem Shah’s pace, Salman Irshad’s skiddy seamers and Ben Dwarshuis’ left-arm variation give the attack plenty of bite, while skipper Shadab Khan and all-rounder Neesham add control. Imad Wasim has been the standout, bagging 10 wickets at a stingy 7.28 economy.
Skipper David Warner headlines a powerful line-up that also features James Vince, Ben McDermott, Irfan Khan, Mohammad Nabi and Khushdil Shah. Warner’s fluent 86 off 50 in the last outing set the tone, Vince chipped in with 72 from 42, and Khushdil’s 15-ball 43* provided the late fireworks. Nabi added a rapid 26 off 10.
The Kings will look to Mir Hamza’s accuracy up front, Aamer Jamal’s hit-the-deck pace, and the experience of Hasan Ali and Abbas Afridi for breakthroughs, with Nabi’s off-spin offering a useful change of pace. In the previous game, Hasan Ali and Hamza each picked up a wicket while keeping things relatively tight.
Both sides boast firepower with bat and ball, setting up a tantalising contest.
IU vs KK Possible Playing XI:
Islamabad United: Shadab Khan (c), Azam Khan (wk), Salman Agha, Sahibzada Farhan, Rassie van der Dussen, Colin Munro, Alex Hales, Jimmy Neesham, Ben Dwarshuis, Salman Irshad and Naseem Shah.
Karachi Kings: David Warner (c), Ben McDermott (wk), James Vince, Irfan Khan, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Nabi, Saad Baig, Abbas Afridi, Mir Hamza, Hasan Ali, Aamer Jamal.
IU vs KK Recent 5 Match Performance:
IU vs KK Head-To-Head Records:
| Stats | Match | IU Won | QG Won | NR | Tie |
| Overall | 23 | 17 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Recent 5 Matches | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
IU vs KK Toss Prediction:
We’re hoping the team wins the toss and chooses to bat first.
IU vs KK Pitch Report:
The pitch at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium is renowned for its batting-friendly nature, often leading to high-scoring encounters. In limited-overs formats like ODIs and T20s, the surface offers consistent bounce and pace, allowing batters to play their shots confidently. Early in the innings, fast bowlers might find some assistance with seam movement, especially under lights, but as the game progresses, the pitch tends to flatten out, favoring the batters. Spinners can come into play during the middle overs as the pitch wears, but overall, bowlers need to be precise and strategic to make an impact.
IU vs KK Weather Report:
On May 19, 2025, at 8:00 PM local time, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium is expected to experience clear skies with a temperature around 26°C (79°F). Humidity levels will be low, and there is no significant chance of rain. Conditions are ideal for uninterrupted evening play.
Venue Information:
- Stadium: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
- Location: Rawalpindi
- Capacity: 20000
Islamabad United vs Karachi Kings Full Squad:
Islamabad United: Sahibzada Farhan, Andries Gous, Colin Munro, Salman Agha, Azam Khan(w), Shadab Khan(c), Jason Holder, Imad Wasim, Muhammad Shahzad, Naseem Shah, Riley Meredith, Mohammad Nawaz, Matthew Short, Rassie van der Dussen, Ben Dwarshuis, Rumman Raees, Salman Irshad, Haider Ali, Saad Masood, Hunain Shah.
Karachi Kings: David Warner (c), Mohammad Nabi, Aamer Jamal, Mir Hamza, Zahid Mahmood, Ben McDermott, Saad Baig, Omair Yousuf, Mohammad Riazullah, Mirza Mamoon, James Vince, Shan Masood, Tim Seifert (wk), Irfan Khan, Khushdil Shah, Adam Milne, Arafat Minhas, Hasan Ali, Fawad Ali, Abbas Afridi.
