LAHORE: The 2020 champions – Karachi Kings, which have been off-colour so far in the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 7 will compete with the third-ranked Islamabad United today to secure the maiden victory of the mega event.

Babar-led Kings, had an unwanted start to this year’s PSL as the former champions have remained winless in the six matches they have played so far. Despite having the services of the top-ranked T20I batter Babar along with some big names; including Mohammad Nabi, Chris Jordan, Sharjeel Khan, and Imad Wasim, the side is yet to taste a victory.

Babar and co are in a dire need of a victory to regain the lost momentum.

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United, on the other hand, despite starting their PSL 7 campaign on a high, had a mixed season so far; playing six matches and managing to win three. The side, which is currently ranked third in the points table will be looking to consolidate their position with the triumph against Kings today.

United previously had the services of the explosive Irish batter – Paul Stirling, which would be a major miss for the side as the right-handed batter alongside English veteran -Alex Hales provided solid starts to the side in the Karachi leg.

United’s skipper – Shadab Khan, who is having a dream PSL season; firing all cylinders with his bowling performances and dominating the bowling chart with most wickets (17) in the ongoing PSL 7, will be a major challenge for the Kings’ batter. Furthermore, the 23-year-old has the potential to play a key part in his team’s victory.

HEAD TO HEAD

Matches-17, Islamabad United-11, Karachi Kings-6