Islamabad United vs Karachi Kings: Islamabad United target 184 for victory over Karachi Kings
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Islamabad United have given a target of 184 runs for the victory of Karachi Kings thanks to the brilliant batting of Luke Ronchi and captain Shadab Khan.Islamabad United started the innings, then Colin Munro became Mohammad Amir's wicket after scoring just one run.
Young Rizwan Hussein aggressively completed a half-century of the team with Luke Ronak, he got a chance in the meantime but failed to take advantage of it and was already over in the league by Omar Khan. I would give them wickets.OUT! Mohammad Amir strikes and Colin Munro is the first wicket to fall. Islamabad United are 6/1 in the second over#HBLPSLV #TayyarHain #CricketForAll pic.twitter.com/x2eDXd3k3E— Cricingif (@_cricingif) March 1, 2020
SIX! Rizwan Hussain goes after Umaid Asif and brings up the first maximum of the match. Islamabad United are 15/1 in the third over#HBLPSLV #TayyarHain #CricketForAll pic.twitter.com/2iVoS3dyXT— Cricingif (@_cricingif) March 1, 2020
Colin Ingram also tried to show dangerous intentions with a six and sixes, but Emad Wasim did not get one and he returned to the pavilion after scoring 16 runs.OUT! Umer Khan comes into the attack and dismisses another left-handed batsman in Rizwan Hussain. Islamabad United are reduced 56/2 after seven overs in Rawalpindi #HBLPSLV #TayyarHain #CricketForAll pic.twitter.com/LLyU0AFTa8— Cricingif (@_cricingif) March 1, 2020
SIX! Colin Ingram comes down the track and smashes Imad Wasim over his head for the maximum. He hits a four off the very next delivery #HBLPSLV #TayyarHain #CricketForAll pic.twitter.com/HyMvUj6V1c— Cricingif (@_cricingif) March 1, 2020
After losing 3 wickets for 77 runs, captain Shadab Khan came along and both players showed excellent play and did not let any wicket fall in the last 10 overs.OUT! Imad Wasim gets his revenge and removes Colin Ingram. Islamabad United are restricted to 77/3 after 10 overs against Karachi Kings #HBLPSLV #TayyarHain #CricketForAll pic.twitter.com/NanI3aYEuo— Cricingif (@_cricingif) March 1, 2020
SIX! Shadab Khan hits Umaid Asif for his first maximum of this innings. Islamabad United are looking to consolidate here#HBLPSLV #TayyarHain #CricketForAll pic.twitter.com/FxDyCTle74— Cricingif (@_cricingif) March 1, 2020
The duo added an unbeaten 106 runs, thanks to which Islamabad United managed to score 183 for three wickets on the scoreboard.SIX! Ronchi rocks back and dispatches Mohammad Amir for the maximum. It's all going Islamabad United's way. They are 118/3 in the 15th over #HBLPSLV #TayyarHain #CricketForAll pic.twitter.com/fiOfW9rHqG— Cricingif (@_cricingif) March 1, 2020
SIX! Flicked off his wrists and timed it to perfection. Luke Ronchi has just played Mohammad Amir for a beautiful maximum #HBLPSLV #TayyarHain #CricketForAll pic.twitter.com/RrrPNHTtu7— Cricingif (@_cricingif) March 1, 2020
United captain Shadab scored 54 runs with six sixes and three fours, while Ranak made 85 off 58 balls with two sixes and 9 fours.SIX! Clean as a whistle from Shadab Khan and Umaid Asif is the recipient once again. Islamabad United are 129/3 in the 16th over#HBLPSLV #TayyarHain #CricketForAll pic.twitter.com/IwZMpt9wH6— Cricingif (@_cricingif) March 1, 2020
Earlier in the match being played in Rawalpindi, Karachi Kings captain Emad Wasim decided to bowl first, taking advantage of the humidity in the wicket.WHAT AN END TO THE INNINGS. SHADAB KHAN REACHES HIS HALF CENTURY IN STYLE 💥— Cricingif (@_cricingif) March 1, 2020
Islamabad United have amassed 183/3 from their 20 overs against Karachi Kings 👏#HBLPSLV #TayyarHain #CricketForAll pic.twitter.com/LCGfpES312
Emad Wasim said that it was raining on the last day, due to which there is light humidity on the wicket which will try to take advantage of it.
Shadab Khan, captain of Islamabad United, said the wicket looks good and we will try to make it 180-190.
Karachi Kings did not make any changes to their squad while Islamabad United made two changes to make Dale Steyn and Rizwan Hussein part of the final XI.
Both teams are comprised of these players for the match.
Islamabad United: Shadab Khan (Captain), Luke Ronak, Colin Monroe, Rizwan Hussain, Colin Ingram, Asif Ali, Fahim Ashraf, Ahmad Safi Abdullah, Roma Reyes, Mohammad Musa and Dale Steyn
Karachi Kings: Emad Wasim (captain), Babar Azam, Alex Hales, Sharjeel Khan, Cameron Delport, Chadwick Walton, Iftikhar Ahmed, Emad Wasim, Umeed Asif, Chris Jordan, Mohammad Amir and Omar Khan
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