SHARJAH: Islamabad United put up a disciplined bowling display as Karachi Kings failed to post a big total again, managing just 128 runs in the first innings of the 16th match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) on Sunday.
Left-arm spinner Imran Khalid and seasoned all-rounder Azhar Mahmood shared three wickets among themselves and bowled economically to the Kings’ line-up which has struggled with the bat throughout the league.
The Kings have won just two of their six PSL matches, both victories coming against a struggling Lahore Qalandars side and will be desperate for another win as they bring back left-arm pacer Mohammad Amir, who was absent in their previous two matches.
Islamabad, on the other hand, will be without the services of Australian all-rounder Shane Watson, who flew back to Australia on Saturday after suffering abdominal strain.
Former Pakistan all-rounder Azhar Mahmood replaces the Aussie for United.
Teams:
Karachi Kings:
Shoaib Malik (capt.), James Vince, Shahzaib Hasan, Imad Wasim, Ravi Bopara, Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim (wicketkeeper), Mohammad Amir, Usama Mir, Sohail Khan, Mir Hamza
Islamabad United:
Misbah-ul-Haq (capt.), Sharjeel Khan, Khalid Latif, Asif Ali, BJ Haddin (wicketkeeper), Azhar Mahmood, AD Russell, S Badree, Imran Khalid, Mohammad Sami, Rumman Raees
