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April 16, 2026

Karachi Kings vs Islamabad United live: Minhas 58 & Conway 42* take Islamabad to 123/2

Karachi Kings vs Islamabad United live: Minhas 58 & Conway 42* take Islamabad to 123/2

Islamabad United remained in complete control of the chase in this Karachi Kings vs Islamabad United live score, moving to 123/2 in 13.4 overs after a dominant batting display led by Sameer Minhas (58 off 36) and *Devon Conway (42 off 31)**.

The innings started explosively as Minhas attacked the Karachi bowlers from the outset, hitting ten boundaries in a commanding knock before finally falling to Ali (stumping by Saad Baig) after a well-set partnership worth 93 runs with Conway.

Conway continued to anchor the chase with calm assurance, rotating strike and finding boundaries at key moments. After Minhas’ dismissal, Mohammad Faiq (5) fell cheaply to Hasan Ali, briefly giving Karachi hope.

However, Shadab Khan (13)* joined Conway and maintained the momentum, keeping Islamabad firmly ahead of the required rate. Karachi’s bowlers struggled to break rhythm, with only Hasan Ali (1 wicket) and Moeen Ali (1 wicket) providing breakthroughs, while the rest leaked runs under pressure.

With 28 runs needed from 38 balls and eight wickets in hand, Islamabad United remain in a commanding position.

Islamabad United are now overwhelming favorites to win this match.

  • Islamabad United winning chance: 95%+
  • Likely finish in 15–16 overs
  • Only risk: quick wickets of Conway or Shadab
  • Karachi need a miracle bowling comeback to defend 150