The tenth match of the current Pakistan Super League will be held on April 20, Sunday, at the National Stadium between Islamabad United and Karachi Kings.

The tenth PSL 2025 match will be held on April 20, 2025, at 8:00 PM PST. Karachi Kings (KAR) will play Islamabad United (ISL) at the National Stadium in Karachi.

Karachi Kings are third in the tournament standings with two victories and a defeat in three games, totaling four points. In their previous game, they had a convincing 56-run win over the Quetta Gladiators, after a 65-run win over the Lahore Qalandars. They will improve one or two positions in the standings with a win in this match.

Islamabad United, however, are in top notch form in current PSL 2025. With three win in their previous three games, they sit on top of the table. The team of Shadab Khan achieved a win by 47 points over Multan Sultans in their previous match. They will want to further deepen their grip atop the table through a win this game.

Match Preview

Karachi Kings

The Karachi Kings have not performed too consistently this season, but won two of their three games. This places the team in third position in the points table.

Karachi Kings are looking to Tim Seifert and David Warner to make a big start in this game. Both are explosive strokeplayers, and if they can get going, the Kings could pile up the runs during the Powerplay. James Vince was steady in the middle order and is the second highest run-getter. The batsmen who are further back have been pretty inconsistent, though. Mohammad Nabi, Mohammad Raizullah, and Irfan Khan have all failed to impress.

At the bowling section, Hasan Ali tops the wicket list with eight wickets. Mir Hamza and Abbas Afridi will assist him in the pace attack. Mohammad Nabi and Khushdil Shah will spearhead the spin department.

Islamabad United

Islamabad United seems to be carrying forward its good form from the previous season. The team has defeated three consecutive matches and tops the points table with the highest NRR among all teams.

Sahibzada Farhan is in good touch, scoring a century and a half-century in his three innings and heading the tournament's leading run-scorer list.

Andries Gous will be his opening partner. The latter has struggled with the new ball and has scored single-digit scores in his three games. Colin Munro has batted in the middle order thus far, backed by Azam Khan and Haider Ali.

Islamabad's biggest strength is its lineup of top-class all-rounders. Imad Wasim, Jason Holder, and Shadab Khan are all top bowlers and offer extra depth to the batting. Holder is the leading wicket-taker in the tournament with nine wickets, while Shadab and Wasim have each taken six.

Top seamers Naseem Shah and Riley Meredith have not quite clicked, but it is only a matter of time before they start firing.

Pitch Report

Karachi's National Stadium is known for its batting-friendly pitch, particularly during the first half of the match. Typically, teams score an average of 180 runs here, with the first innings averaging around 191 runs. As the game progresses into the second half, bowlers, especially spinners, are likely to find more assistance from the pitch.

Toss Prediction

Out of the eleven T20 internationals played at this venue, the teams batting first have claimed victory in seven of those matches. This season has seen two games where both the team batting first and the team bowling first have emerged victorious. In both instances, the teams batting first managed to surpass the 200-run mark. Therefore, the team that wins the coin toss should definitely consider batting first and aiming for a substantial total.

Weather Report

On match day, expect scorching hot and sunny conditions at the National Stadium in Karachi, with temperatures fluctuating between 40°C and 23°C. The skies will be clear but a bit hazy, and thankfully, there’s no rain in the forecast.

Head to Head

The two teams have faced off 22 times so far, with Islamabad United taking the lead by winning 16 of those matches, while the Karachi Kings have managed to secure six victories.

Venue Details

The match will take place at the National Stadium in Karachi, which opened its doors in 1955 and hosted the inaugural Test match between India and Pakistan. Since then, it has been the stage for numerous ODIs, Tests, and T20 internationals. It proudly serves as the home ground for the Karachi Kings and can accommodate around 34,000 fans.

Match Prediction

We're putting our money on Islamabad United for this one. They've been on fire this season and look solid in every aspect of their game. Their bowlers have been outstanding, showcasing one of the toughest attacks in the league. The Karachi Kings are no pushovers, but they might find it challenging to overcome such a formidable opponent. When it comes to their head-to-head record, the Karachi Kings have a win percentage of 53% against Islamabad United, but the odds are leaning in IU's favor.

Betting Tips

This match features Islamabad United, who are riding high with eight straight wins, including five from last season, and currently sit at the top of the table. On the other hand, the Karachi Kings have managed to score over 200 runs in two of their matches this season. Even though they pulled off a win against the Gladiators, it’s evident that the Kings are lacking in depth and bowling strength. In contrast, Islamabad United seems to be a well-rounded team. We’re confident that Islamabad United will come out on top against the Karachi Kings.

Our prediction? Islamabad United will take down the Karachi Kings.

Probable Playing XI

Karachi Kings Playing XI

David Warner (C), Tim Seifert (WK), James Vince, Irfan Khan, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Riazullah, Mohammad Nabi, Aamer Jamal, Abbas Afridi, Hasan Ali, Mir Hamza.

Islamabad United Playing XI

Sahibzada Farhan, Andries Gous, Colin Munro, Azam Khan (WK), Shadab Khan (C), Haider Ali, Jason Holder, Imad Wasim, Naseem Shah, Riley Meredith, Muhammad Shahzad.

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Karachi Kings Key Players

James Vince is sensational in batting in the current PSL 2025. He accumulated 171 runs from three matches and also registered a hundred and a half-century. Vince is also the highest run-scorer of his team in the tournament.

Hasan Ali is his team's top wicket-taker in the tournament. He has picked up eight wickets from three matches, including a remarkable four (four wickets for only 28 runs in a single game).

Shan Masood Karachi Kings veteran batsman disappointed expectations by only scoring 18 runs from two innings at an abysmal batting average of 9.00.

Islamabad United Key Players

Sahibzada Farhan has impressed all with his exceptional batting in the ongoing tournament season. He made 184 runs in three innings at a great average of 61.33, including a century and a half-century.

Jason Holder has been one of the prime reasons behind Islamabad United's success till date in the ongoing season. He is the top wicket-taker with nine scalps in three innings, including two incredible four-wicket interventions.

Ben Dwarshuis has picked only two wickets in an innings at a high economy of 9.85. Him also needs to be avoided while choosing the Dream 11 team for this game.