This article will talk about the probable XIs for both teams and continue with the Dream11 predictions and the winning fantasy team for Match 22 of the PSL 2021 between the Islamabad United and Karachi Kings that is scheduled to take place on the 14th of June 2021.
Monday’s clash in the PSL 2021 will see the two former champions collide when the two time PSL winners Islamabad United takes on the defending champs Karachi Kings. The teams are coming off from contrasting results in their last completed game as the IU thrashed Quetta by 10 wickets while Imad Wasim led Karachi lost by 12 runs to Multan Sultans. After 6 games, IU was in 2nd place with 4 wins, while KK had won 3 and is in 3rd place.
When the sides last met back in February in their return match, the Shadab Khan-led United won comprehensively by 5 wickets.
Match Details
Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Pitch and Weather– With more or less the same surfaces being used, again and again, the pitch may not produce high scores and the average score has been around 140-150. The forecast shows clear and hot weather conditions on the match day. The maximum temperature hovering around 33-34 C.
Date and time: June 14, 2021, 8.00 PM GST, 9.00 PM PKT, 9.30 PM IST
The Probable Playing XIs
Islamabad United bowlers did a tremendous job against the Quetta in their last game, especially Mohammad Wasim, Musa, and Akif along with Hasan Ali. They will likely stick to the same side with their batting also coming good.
Despite a loss against Multan, Karachi Kings might play the same team. However, except for Babar and Walton, no other batsman contributed significantly. Also, bowlers, except for Thisara Perera, were not up to the mark.
Karachi Kings– Babar Azam, Sharjeel Khan, Martin Guptill, Chadwick Walton(WK), Najibullah Zadran, Thisara Perera, Imad Wasim(C), Qasim Akram, Mohammad Amir, Waqas Maqsood, Arshad Iqbal
Islamabad United– Colin Munro, Usman Khawaja, Shadab Khan(C), Asif Ali, Rohail Nazir(WK), Hussain Talat, Iftikhar Ahmed, Hasan Ali, Musa Khan, Mohammad Wasim, Akif Javed
Match Prediction
Islamabad United must be high on confidence after a dominating win but they have played 3 games in 4 days which could drain them a lot. Also, Karachi is a good side, so expect them to make a comeback.
Fantasy Tips
Batsman– Babar Azam has been one of the world’s best batsman in this format for some time now and was the leading run-getter in the last season. He was the lone warrior in the last game as well for Karachi. So he is a must in the fantasy XI. Colin Munro is a dashing batsman at the top, and we saw his impact in the last game. Sharjeel Khan and one of Khawaja/ Guptill can be selected.
Wicket-Keeper– Chadwick Walton played a great cameo in the last game and he can be the lone keeper of the team.
All-rounders– Hussain Talat is a decent player who can contribute in all departments while select Perera for his experience.
Bowlers– Mohammad Amir had a bad outing in the 1st game, but he is a quality bowler not to come back. Young pacers from either team Waqas Maqsood and Mohammad Wasim, can be selected based on their last match performances. Hasan Ali is another senior bowler who can be picked.
Captaincy choices
Team for fantasy: Babar Azam, Sharjeel Khan, Colin Munro, Usman Khawaja, Chadwick Walton, Thisara Perera, Hussain Talat, Waqas Maqsood, Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Wasim, Hasan Ali
Captain- Babar Azam
Babar Azam is a class act at the top of the order in T20s. So he can be made the skipper of your fantasy side.
Vice-Captain– Colin Munro
Munro scored an entertaining 36-ball 90 against Quetta which sealed the match for Islamabad United by 10 wickets. He can be the Vice-Captain on the back of this performance.
Dream11 Team
