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Islamabad United have asserted their dominance over the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 with a comprehensive six-wicket win against Karachi Kings, extending their record to four victories from as many games. While chasing a paltry 129, the team again demonstrated their strength in depth, with skipper Shadab Khan taking the lead with bat and ball.
After early wickets threatened to unsettle their chase, a composed 45-run stand between Azam Khan (31) and Shadab (47) steadied Islamabad. Despite Azam falling to veteran spinner Mohammad Nabi, and Shadab being bowled by Abbas Afridi with the scores level, Mohammad Nawaz ensured a smooth finish, nudging the winning single on the very next delivery.
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Karachi’s Batting Falters Under Pressure
Karachi Kings, asked to bat first, suffered a horror start. Their top order, including big names David Warner (3) and James Vince (4), failed to fire. Tim Seifert offered a brief resistance with 30, but the middle order collapsed spectacularly, with four batters departing in single digits. Karachi were reeling at 102-7 before Abbas Afridi’s explosive cameo of 24 off just nine balls lifted them to 128 by the end of the innings. It was a total that never seemed up to standard against a buoyant Islamabad side.
Shadab Khan: Leading from the Front
Shadab Khan keeps demonstrating why he’s one of the league’s most valuable players. Not only did he lead the chase with a smartly paced 47 off 40 balls, but his captaincy and poise under pressure were on show throughout the match. With the ball, he assisted in putting the squeeze on early and made key fielding adjustments that strangled Karachi’s momentum.
Islamabad Firm at the Top
The victory takes Islamabad United to the top of the table for the first time, four points clear of second-placed Lahore Qalandars, albeit having played one game more. Meanwhile, Karachi Kings stay third but will be concerned about their fragile batting line-up as the season unfolds
| Rank | Team | Matches | Wins | Losses | Points | Net Run Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Islamabad United | 4 | 4 | 0 | 8 | +2.947 |
| 2 | Lahore Qalandars | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | +2.051 |
| 3 | Karachi Kings | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -0.014 |
| 4 | Peshawar Zalmi | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -1.033 |
| 5 | Quetta Gladiators | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -0.917 |
| 6 | Multan Sultans | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | -2.941 |
With four games, four victories, and a confident dressing room, Islamabad appears to be genuine title challengers. If they continue like this, it could be their year.
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