Islamabad United’s Spinners Choke Karachi Kings in Slow-Burning PSL Clash
So, the big PSL 2025 face-off between Karachi Kings and Islamabad United at the National Stadium is unfolding, and it's safe to say it’s been a tense watch so far—especially if you're rooting for Karachi. As the 15-over mark rolled by, Karachi found themselves in a bit of a bind at 89 for 4. It’s been a match that started with promise, fizzled out in the middle, and now everyone’s watching with bated breath to see if they can pick up the pace in the final overs.
The most notable early moment? Naseem Shah, right on cue, sending David Warner’s stumps cartwheeling with an absolute peach in just the second over. That delivery cut back in sharply and left Warner completely stunned, dismissed for just 3 runs. Karachi were instantly on the back foot at 5/1. That was a statement ball—vintage Naseem stuff.
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Then came Tim Seifert, who tried to steady the innings. He stuck around for a gritty 30 off 37 but eventually fell to a clever caught and bowled by Imad Wasim. James Vince didn't last long either, and the pressure mounted as Islamabad’s spin attack began tightening the screws.
And let’s talk about those spinners—Shadab Khan and Imad Wasim in particular. They bowled with precision, slowing things down and forcing Karachi to play a game of patience. Shadab especially looked dangerous, conceding just 14 runs from his first three overs and taking the crucial wicket of Saad Baig. Imad was equally disciplined, giving up only 17 from his full quota and picking up a wicket too.
At the crease now are Irfan Khan (5 off 7) and Khushdil Shah (16 off 18), trying to salvage something in the last five overs. But the surface isn’t helping—the ball’s holding up, and big shots aren’t coming easy. Islamabad’s bowlers have read the pitch perfectly and are using the slower deliveries to maximum effect.
The last 5 overs only yielded 26 runs and a wicket for Karachi, which tells you everything you need to know about how well United have executed their bowling plans. Karachi’s momentum from their big win over Quetta seems to have hit a wall here.
Still, cricket’s a funny game. A couple of explosive overs and this scoreline could look very different. But for now, it’s Islamabad who have the upper hand with their bowling brilliance and a perfectly timed toss win. The next few overs? Absolutely crucial for the Kings. Let’s see if they can claw their way back—or if United tighten the noose.
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