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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QG
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Imad Wasim
KRK
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ISU
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Dubai International Cricket Stadium
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Based on the last 30 T20 matches at this venue (since Feb 2025). Rain-affected matches excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| GG vs ADKR 28 Dec 2025 | 179/1 (20) | 147/9 (20) | 326 |
| DC vs ADKR 01 Jan 2026 | 158/7 (20) | 108/10 (16.2) | 266 |
| DV vs MIE 04 Jan 2026 | 182/4 (20) | 136/10 (18.3) | 318 |
| UAE vs IRE 29 Jan 2026 | 178/6 (20) | 121/10 (19.5) | 299 |
| UAE vs IRE 31 Jan 2026 | 170/7 (20) | 140/8 (20) | 310 |
ISU at Dubai International Cricket Stadium
Top Scorer
Luke Ronchi
346 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Mohammad Sami
20 wkts
KRK at Dubai International Cricket Stadium
Top Scorer
Babar Azam
537 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Mohammad Amir
23 wkts
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Islamabad United
Playing XI in this match
Karachi Kings · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khurram Manzoor | c Mohammad Sami b Mohammad Sami | 6 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 50 |
| Joe Denly | hit wicket b Faheem Ashraf | 51 | 46 | 4 | 1 | 110.87 |
| Babar Azam | c Jean-Paul Duminy b Mohammad Sami | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eoin Morgan (c) | c Jean-Paul Duminy b Amad Butt | 21 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 131.25 |
| Colin Ingram | not out | 68* | 39 | 1 | 6 | 174.36 |
| Shahid Afridi | not out | 4* | 5 | 0 | 0 | 80 |
Islamabad United · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samit Patel | 4 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 5.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Mohammad Sami | 4 | 0 | 20 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Faheem Ashraf | 4 | 0 | 53 | 1 | 13.25 | 0 | 0 |
| Shadab Khan | 4 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Amad Butt | 2 | 0 | 16 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Hussain Talat | 2 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
Islamabad United · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Ronchi (wk) | not out | 94* | 39 | 12 | 5 | 241.03 |
| Sahibzada Farhan | c Shahid Afridi b Tymal Mills | 29 | 18 | 0 | 3 | 161.11 |
| Alex Hales | c Tymal Mills b Usman Shinwari | 14 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 127.27 |
| Samit Patel | not out | 14* | 7 | 3 | 0 | 200 |
Karachi Kings · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammad Amir | 3 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Usman Shinwari | 3.3 | 0 | 44 | 1 | 13.33 | 0 | 0 |
| Tymal Mills | 2 | 0 | 32 | 1 | 16 | 2 | 0 |
| Shahid Afridi | 3 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| Mohammad Irfan Jr. | 1 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 18 | 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 |
Luke Ronchi
ISU
|
128.7 |
| 2 |
Colin Ingram
KRK
|
99.3 |
| 3 |
Mohammad Sami
ISU
|
92.5 |
| 4 |
Joe Denly
KRK
|
47.8 |
| 5 |
Samit Patel
ISU
|
43.1 |
| 6 |
Sahibzada Farhan
ISU
|
36.6 |
| 7 |
Eoin Morgan
KRK
|
33.6 |
| 8 |
Usman Shinwari
KRK
|
25.9 |
| 9 |
Faheem Ashraf
ISU
|
21.8 |
| 10 |
Amad Butt
ISU
|
21.6 |
| 11 |
Tymal Mills
KRK
|
19.4 |
| 12 |
Alex Hales
ISU
|
18.7 |
| 13 |
Shahid Afridi
KRK
|
15.0 |
| 14 |
Shadab Khan
ISU
|
13.6 |
| 15 |
Mohammad Amir
KRK
|
11.4 |
| 16 |
Hussain Talat
ISU
|
7.2 |
| 17 |
Khurram Manzoor
KRK
|
7.2 |
| 18 |
Mohammad Irfan Jr.
KRK
|
2.6 |
| 19 |
Babar Azam
KRK
|
0.0 |
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
Islamabad United won by 8 wickets (with 45 balls remaining) in PSL 2018 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on 18 March 2018. Luke Ronchi top-scored with 94 off 39 balls and Mohammad Sami took 2/20.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Islamabad United vs Karachi Kings?
Islamabad United XI: Luke Ronchi (wk), Sahibzada Farhan, Alex Hales, Samit Patel, Mohammad Sami, Jean-Paul Duminy (c), Asif Ali, Hussain Talat, Amad Butt, Shadab Khan, Faheem Ashraf. 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?
Islamabad United won by 8 wickets (with 45 balls remaining).
When and where was Islamabad United vs Karachi Kings played?
Islamabad United vs Karachi Kings was played at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai on Sunday 18 March 2018, in PSL 2018.
What were the final scores in Islamabad United vs Karachi Kings?
Islamabad United scored 155/2 in 12.3 overs. Karachi Kings scored 154/3 in 20 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Islamabad United vs Karachi Kings?
Luke Ronchi was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 129/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Islamabad United vs Karachi Kings?
Luke Ronchi top-scored with 94 off 39 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Islamabad United vs Karachi Kings?
Mohammad Sami took 2/20 in 4 overs.