Islamabad United won the toss and decided to field first in the ongoing PSL season 9.
The decision turned out to be useful for Shadab Khan and his men as they reduced the Kings to 73-4 in 10.1 overs but the partnership between Kieron Pollard and Irfan Khan Niazi helped the men in blue post a fighting total of 165-5.
The seventh wicket partnership salvaged 76 runs in the first innings to challenge Islamabad United while the spinners dominated the proceedings and conceded only 55 runs in their 9 overs bowling under the economy of under 8 runs per over.
Colin Munro and Alex Hales put up a partnership of 100 runs in the 11 overs where Munro dominated the innings with his glorious half century making the run-chase smooth and easy.
Munro scored 82 runs off 47 deliveries to steer Islamabad United by 7 wickets on a day when the two time PSL champions needed a crucial win.
| Teams | M | W | L | N/R | PT | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 1.154 |
| 2. | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0.345 |
| 3. | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 6 | -0.285 |
| 4. | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0.108 |
| 5. | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | -0.527 |
| 6. | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | -0.948 |
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