Islamabad United vs Karachi Kings - Players & Playing XI · PSL 2018
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Faheem Ashraf
ISU
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Hasan Ali
QG
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Jason Roy
QG
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Imad Wasim
KRK
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Mir Hamza
MS
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Shadab Khan
ISU
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ISU
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Sharjah Cricket Stadium
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Based on the last 30 T20 matches at this venue (since Jan 2025). Rain-affected matches excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| SW vs DV 26 Dec 2025 | 140/7 (20) | 144/5 (19.3) | 284 |
| MIE vs ADKR 02 Jan 2026 | 120/8 (20) | 121/3 (16.1) | 241 |
| AFG vs WI 19 Jan 2026 | 181/3 (20) | 143/9 (20) | 324 |
| AFG vs WI 21 Jan 2026 | 189/4 (20) | 150/10 (18.5) | 339 |
| AFG vs WI 22 Jan 2026 | 151/7 (20) | 136/8 (20) | 287 |
ISU at Sharjah Cricket Stadium
Top Scorer
Luke Ronchi
270 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Mohammad Sami
21 wkts
KRK at Sharjah Cricket Stadium
Top Scorer
Babar Azam
305 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Usman Shinwari
13 wkts
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Islamabad United
Playing XI in this match
Islamabad United · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jean-Paul Duminy | lbw b Usman Shinwari | 4 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 44.44 |
| Alex Hales | c Mohammad Irfan Jr. b Mohammad Irfan Jr. | 11 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 122.22 |
| Chadwick Walton (wk) | b Shahid Afridi | 21 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 123.53 |
| Misbah ul Haq (c) | b Shahid Afridi | 19 | 23 | 3 | 0 | 82.61 |
| Hussain Talat | c Colin Ingram b Mohammad Irfan Jr. | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Asif Ali | b Tymal Mills | 34 | 14 | 1 | 4 | 242.86 |
| Shadab Khan | c Babar Azam b Mohammad Amir | 8 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 80 |
| Faheem Ashraf | b Usman Shinwari | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Amad Butt | not out | 13* | 14 | 1 | 0 | 92.86 |
| Zafar Gohar | c Shahid Afridi b Usman Shinwari | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 42.86 |
| Steven Finn | lbw b Usman Shinwari | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Karachi Kings · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammad Amir | 3 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 4.67 | 1 | 0 |
| Usman Shinwari | 4 | 0 | 17 | 4 | 4.25 | 0 | 0 |
| Mohammad Irfan Jr. | 4 | 0 | 44 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Tymal Mills | 4 | 0 | 26 | 1 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Shahid Afridi | 4 | 1 | 18 | 2 | 4.5 | 0 | 0 |
Karachi Kings · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khurram Manzoor | lbw b Steven Finn | 15 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 125 |
| Joe Denly | b Faheem Ashraf | 36 | 28 | 6 | 1 | 128.57 |
| Babar Azam | not out | 29* | 26 | 2 | 0 | 111.54 |
| Eoin Morgan (c) | c Chadwick Walton b Shadab Khan | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Colin Ingram | not out | 31* | 30 | 2 | 2 | 103.33 |
Islamabad United · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zafar Gohar | 3 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 0 |
| Amad Butt | 2 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 13.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Steven Finn | 3 | 0 | 21 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Shadab Khan | 4 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 5.5 | 2 | 0 |
| Faheem Ashraf | 3 | 0 | 13 | 1 | 4.33 | 0 | 0 |
| Jean-Paul Duminy | 2 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 7.5 | 0 | 0 |
Statz Rating
A contextual performance score measuring each player's overall impact in the match. Scaled against the season so ratings are directly comparable across fixtures.
| Rank | Player | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Usman Shinwari
KRK
|
106.0 |
| 2 |
Shahid Afridi
KRK
|
80.1 |
| 3 |
Asif Ali
ISU
|
76.3 |
| 4 |
Joe Denly
KRK
|
53.1 |
| 5 |
Faheem Ashraf
ISU
|
52.8 |
| 6 |
Shadab Khan
ISU
|
51.2 |
| 7 |
Babar Azam
KRK
|
38.2 |
| 8 |
Chadwick Walton
ISU
|
37.2 |
| 9 |
Colin Ingram
KRK
|
36.1 |
| 10 |
Mohammad Irfan Jr.
KRK
|
34.8 |
| 11 |
Mohammad Amir
KRK
|
33.4 |
| 12 |
Steven Finn
ISU
|
29.8 |
| 13 |
Khurram Manzoor
KRK
|
29.1 |
| 14 |
Tymal Mills
KRK
|
27.7 |
| 15 |
Amad Butt
ISU
|
23.7 |
| 16 |
Alex Hales
ISU
|
22.2 |
| 17 |
Misbah ul Haq
ISU
|
20.7 |
| 18 |
Zafar Gohar
ISU
|
12.2 |
| 19 |
Jean-Paul Duminy
ISU
|
11.7 |
| 20 |
Eoin Morgan
KRK
|
2.0 |
| 21 |
Hussain Talat
ISU
|
0.6 |
How Statz Rating works:
- Each player receives a contextual match impact score based on their all-round contribution — batting, bowling, and situational factors.
- Ratings are scaled against the season benchmark so they are directly comparable across fixtures and to the season leaderboard.
- A typical top performer scores around 100. Exceptional performances can exceed 100.
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Islamabad United vs Karachi Kings: who played
Karachi Kings won by 7 wickets (with 18 balls remaining) in PSL 2018 at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on 16 March 2018. Joe Denly top-scored with 36 off 28 balls and Usman Shinwari took 4/17.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Islamabad United vs Karachi Kings?
Islamabad United XI: Jean-Paul Duminy, Alex Hales, Chadwick Walton (wk), Misbah ul Haq (c), Hussain Talat, Asif Ali, Shadab Khan, Faheem Ashraf, Amad Butt, Zafar Gohar, Steven Finn. Karachi Kings XI: Khurram Manzoor, Joe Denly, Babar Azam, Eoin Morgan (c), Colin Ingram, Shahid Afridi, Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Usman Shinwari, Mohammad Irfan Jr..
Who won Islamabad United vs Karachi Kings?
Karachi Kings won by 7 wickets (with 18 balls remaining).
When and where was Islamabad United vs Karachi Kings played?
Islamabad United vs Karachi Kings was played at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah on Friday 16 March 2018, in PSL 2018.
What were the final scores in Islamabad United vs Karachi Kings?
Islamabad United scored 125/3 in 17 overs. Karachi Kings scored 124/10 in 19 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Islamabad United vs Karachi Kings?
Usman Shinwari was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 106/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Islamabad United vs Karachi Kings?
Joe Denly top-scored with 36 off 28 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Islamabad United vs Karachi Kings?
Usman Shinwari took 4/17 in 4 overs.