Karachi Kings vs Islamabad United: Islamabad won by 8 wickets

Islamabad United produced a commanding all-round performance to defeat Karachi Kings by 8 wickets with 24 balls remaining in this Karachi Kings vs Islamabad United score clash of PSL 11 2026 at the National Stadium, Karachi.

Chasing a target of 151, Islamabad made the job look effortless as their top order delivered a clinical batting display. The foundation was laid by Sameer Minhas (58 off 36) and *Devon Conway (53 off 36)*, who completely dominated Karachi’s bowling attack in the powerplay and middle overs.

Minhas was the more aggressive of the two early on, smashing 10 boundaries and setting the tone with a fearless approach. His dismissal came after a well-timed stumping by Saad Baig off Ali, but by then Islamabad had already taken control of the chase with a 93-run opening stand.

Devon Conway anchored the innings beautifully, rotating strike and ensuring there were no collapses. He brought up a well-paced half-century and remained unbeaten till the end, guiding the chase with maturity and calm execution.

After Minhas’ departure, Mohammad Faiq (5) fell cheaply to Hasan Ali, briefly giving Karachi a small opening. However, that window was quickly shut by *Shadab Khan (31 off 16)*, who walked in and immediately shifted gears. His aggressive hitting, including two sixes, ensured Islamabad stayed well ahead of the required rate.

Karachi Kings’ bowling struggled to make consistent breakthroughs. Hasan Ali (1/29) and Moeen Ali (1/14) were the only wicket-takers, while bowlers like Adam Zampa, Mir Hamza, Khushdil Shah, Salman Agha, and Abbas Afridi failed to apply sustained pressure. The lack of wickets in the middle overs proved costly for Karachi as Islamabad cruised towards the target.

Earlier, Karachi Kings had posted 150/6 in 20 overs, with Reeza Hendricks (51), Jason Roy (39) and Azam Khan (34) providing key contributions. However, their total never felt enough on a good batting surface, especially against a strong Islamabad batting lineup.

The chase was wrapped up in just 16 overs, highlighting Islamabad United’s dominance in all departments. Their calculated aggression, depth in batting, and calm approach under pressure proved too strong for Karachi Kings.

With this win, Islamabad United strengthened their position in PSL 11 2026, while Karachi Kings were left to reflect on missed opportunities with both bat and ball.