Karachi Kings vs Islamabad United - Match 10, PSL 2025: A One-Sided Masterclass by United!
In the 10th match of the Pakistan Super League 2025, Islamabad United showcased a powerful performance to defeat Karachi Kings by 6 wickets and continue their winning streak in the tournament. The thrilling encounter was held on a tricky pitch, but United’s top order and bowlers handled the conditions like true champions.
PSL Today Match Summary: Karachi Kings vs Islamabad United
Match: 10th Match, PSL 2025
Venue: Pakistan
Result: Islamabad United won by 6 wickets
Player of the Match: Shadab Khan
Final Score:
Karachi Kings: 128/7 (20 overs)
Islamabad United: 129/4 (17.1 overs)
Karachi Kings Innings: Struggles Continue Despite a Fighting Start
The Kings couldn’t capitalize on their batting despite having experienced players. Credit goes to Islamabad United’s disciplined bowling lineup.
Top Performers from Islamabad Bowling:
Shadab Khan: 2 wickets & match-defining all-round performance
Naseem Shah: Showed fiery pace and accuracy
Jason Holder: Picked crucial wickets at the death
Karachi Kings could only manage 128/7 in their allotted 20 overs, falling short of a par total by at least 20 runs, as admitted by David Warner, who said, "It was a bit up and down, we were probably 20 short of a competitive score."
Islamabad United Innings: Dominance from Ball One
Sahibzada Farhan kicked off the chase with a quickfire 30 off 18 balls, setting the momentum for United.
The middle order followed up smoothly:
Shadab Khan: 47 (40), anchoring the innings brilliantly
Azam Khan: Played a steady hand in a 65-run partnership with Shadab
Mohammad Nawaz: Hit the winning run in the 18th over
Even though Shadab was bowled by Abbas Afridi just one run before victory, the damage was already done. United reached the target with 17.1 overs, making it a comfortable win.
Key Moments: PSL Match Highlights
Shadab Khan’s All-Round Brilliance: 2 wickets and 47 runs under pressure
Farhan’s Fast Start: Set the tone with aggressive batting
Karachi’s Collapse: Middle-order failure cost them a fighting total
Abbas Afridi’s Yorker: Bowled Shadab brilliantly, though it was too late
Match-Winning Run: Nawaz calmly sealed the deal
Shadab Khan Speaks Post-Match:
"Our openers gave us a good start. The pitch was tricky, but our batters handled it well. We need to improve our energy in the field, but overall, we’re in a good rhythm."
PSL 2025 Points Table Update:
With this win, Islamabad United continues to stay at the top of the PSL 2025 points table, having secured four back-to-back victories.
What’s Next for Both Teams?
Islamabad United: Looking unbeatable right now. Consistency, balance, and sharp strategy are clearly visible.
Karachi Kings: Need urgent improvement in powerplay performance and middle-order stability.
PSL Fantasy Tips for Upcoming Matches:
Pick Shadab Khan as your captain — form + all-round performance
Watch out for Farhan if he opens again
Holder & Naseem are death-over specialists – perfect fantasy picksConclusion:
Islamabad United have once again proven they are the team to beat in PSL 2025, while Karachi Kings must go back to the drawing board. If you missed the match, now you know everything — from top moments to full match analysis, fantasy tips, and player interviews.
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