Islamabad United vs Karachi Kings Live: Scores, Streams & How to Watch

The capital against the metropolis — Islamabad United vs Karachi Kings is the PSL fixture United have owned for a decade. If you are looking for the live score, the stream or the TV channel, this guide points you to the genuine sources and explains the rivalry behind the numbers.

Where to Watch and Follow Live

During the PSL season, every Islamabad United vs Karachi Kings match is covered live across television, streaming and ball-by-ball text:

Television (Pakistan): PTV Sports, A Sports, Geo Super, Ten Sports.
Streaming: Tamasha, Tapmad, Myco.
Ball-by-ball scores: ESPNcricinfo and the PCB’s official website (pcb.com.pk).

The league usually runs in February–March (PSL 11 was staged in April 2026); PSL 12 is confirmed for March 18 to May 2, 2027. Out of season there is no live fixture — any page showing a “live score” then is not showing real cricket. For the full rivalry story, see our Islamabad United vs Karachi Kings hub.

The Rivalry in 60 Seconds

Islamabad United are the PSL’s most successful team — champions in 2016, 2018 and 2024 — and they have treated Karachi Kings as a favourite opponent: 19 wins from 25 meetings. The Kings’ only title came in 2020, the last year they beat United. Recent editions have been emphatic: a 79-run United win in PSL 10 (April 2025) and an 8-wicket win in PSL 11 (April 2026) at the National Bank Stadium, Karachi. Shadab Khan has captained United through the dominant years; Karachi turned to Moeen Ali as captain for PSL 11 in the hunt for a turnaround.

What to Expect on Matchday

This fixture is usually a high-scoring affair at one of Pakistan’s big three venues — the National Bank Stadium in Karachi, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium or Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. United have won 7 of 8 meetings in Karachi itself, so the home crowd advantage rarely holds. Expect Shadab’s spin-heavy United attack against Karachi’s power hitters, and watch the toss: United have repeatedly chosen to chase in this fixture. PSL finals now sell out Gaddafi Stadium, and this rivalry regularly draws the season’s biggest TV audiences.

Frequently asked questions

What channel is Islamabad United vs Karachi Kings on?

In Pakistan the match airs on PTV Sports, A Sports, Geo Super and Ten Sports, with official streaming on Tamasha, Tapmad and Myco.

Is Islamabad United vs Karachi Kings a big rivalry?

It is the PSL’s big-city rivalry — the capital vs the metropolis — though the contest has been one-sided: United lead 19–6 and Karachi have not won the fixture since 2020.

Who is the captain of Islamabad United and Karachi Kings?

Shadab Khan captained Islamabad United through PSL 10 and 11; Karachi Kings were led by David Warner in PSL 10 and Moeen Ali in PSL 11. Captains are reconfirmed at each season’s draft.