Karachi Kings (236/6) defeat Multan Sultans (234/3) by four wickets in a high-scoring thriller in PSL X

[hassan918]

The final two teams to begin their PSL 2025 journey face off as Karachi Kings host last year’s runners-up, Multan Sultans.

Multan, led by Mohammad Rizwan, are eyeing redemption after falling short in the 2024 final. With overseas names like Chris Jordan, Josh Little, and Michael Bracewell in the mix, they’re looking strong once again.

Karachi, under new skipper David Warner, boast firepower of their own with James Vince, Tim Seifert, and Mohammad Nabi, backed by a solid local bowling attack.

which team are you backing to win this one?

Multan Sultans Squad: Tayyab Tahir, Mohammad Rizwan(w/c), Iftikhar Ahmed, Shai Hope, Kamran Ghulam, David Willey, Chris Jordan, Mohammad Hasnain, Usama Mir, Ubaid Shah, Ashton Turner, Michael Bracewell, Gudakesh Motie, Yasir Khan, Joshua Little, Akif Javed, Usman Khan, Faisal Akram, Aamer Azmat, Shahid Aziz

Karachi Kings Squad: David Warner(c), James Vince, Khushdil Shah, Shan Masood, Tim Seifert(w), Mohammad Nabi, Irfan Khan, Arafat Minhas, Aamer Jamal, Hasan Ali, Abbas Afridi, Mir Hamza, Zahid Mahmood, Adam Milne, Ben McDermott, Saad Baig, Omair Yousuf, Mohammad Riazullah, Fawad Ali, Mirza Mamoon

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[RidiculousMan]

Expecting Multan to crush Karachi

 

[Rana]

Multan Sultans better walk the walk now after giving all that yapp in the pre season.

 

[Rana]

Expecting Multan to crush Karachi

You said Zalmi where favourites last game too.

 

[RidiculousMan]

You said Zalmi where favourites last game too.

I was wrong then if I said that.

 

[Ahmed216]

Sultana Rizwana

 

[Rana]

Sultana Rizwana

Yeh Konsi nayi item Aa gayi hai market main?

 

[Darkrai]

Will you the aggressive Pakistani batters be able to stop the torturer?

 

[mominsaigol]

Sultana Rizwana

I'm being as unbiased as possible, Last year MS was pretty strong but this year they genuinely look weak. What would be the combination?

You have Rizwan, Kamran Ghulam, Chacha, Tayyab Tahir, Husnain, Faisal Akram and a few others in the side who are utterly rubbish.

I only see Bracewell being a good pick, willey and jordon are done and duated now.

They'll have to rely on Usman Khan one hit wonder PSL magic to succeed. Or Bracewell Ig.

Their horrendously outmatched

 

[Rana]

I'm being as unbiased as possible, Last year MS was pretty strong but this year they genuinely look weak. What would be the combination?

You have Rizwan, Kamran Ghulam, Chacha, Tayyab Tahir, Husnain, Faisal Akram and a few others in the side who are utterly rubbish.

I only see Bracewell being a good pick, willey and jordon are done and duated now.

They'll have to rely on Usman Khan one hit wonder PSL magic to succeed. Or Bracewell Ig.

Their horrendously outmatched

Plus Rizwan deflated ego

He’s stopped speaking English bechara

 

[Ahmed216]

Plus Rizwan deflated ego

He’s stopped speaking English bechara

Wounded tiger is even more dangerous

 

[Rana]

Wounded tiger is even more dangerous

For who? For Pakistan?

 

[Rana]

Lol Multan have to set a target

This will be interesting

 

[Darkrai]

No crowed in Karachi again?

They need to build a stadium somewhere else in Karachi. I hear the location of the stadium is not ideal and it makes people’s lives very difficult due to security protocols and traffic.

 

[TeymurBlake]

Man, this Multan Sultans team is rubbish.

 

[Asad T]

No crowed in Karachi again?

They need to build a stadium somewhere else in Karachi. I hear the location of the stadium is not ideal and it makes people’s lives very difficult due to security protocols and traffic.

Thankfully there are only 5 games in karach this season (vs 11 last year)

 

[Darkrai]

KK are big favorites.

MS have lost Johnson Charles as well.

 

[Sarmad]

Expecting Multan to crush Karachi

I think karachi will win. Though my support is for Multan

 

[Asad T]

Karachi Kings have won the toss and opted to bowl first

Teams

Multan Sultans: Mohammad Rizwan (wk & c), Shai Hope, Usman Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Kamran Ghulam, Michael Bracewell, Shahid Aziz, David Willey, Chris Jordan, Usama Mir, Akif Javed

Karachi Kings: David Warner (c), James Vince, Shan Masood, Tim Seifert (wk), Irfan Khan, Khushdil Shah, Adam Milne, Arafat Minhas, Hasan Ali, Fawad Ali, Abbas Afridi

 

[Sarmad]

Thankfully there are only 5 games in karach this season (vs 11 last year)

 

[Rana]

Man, this Multan Sultans team is rubbish.

Sirf Champion wali baatain honghy please

 

[Rana]

Karachi Kings have won the toss and opted to bowl first

Teams

Multan Sultans: Mohammad Rizwan (wk & c), Shai Hope, Usman Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Kamran Ghulam, Michael Bracewell, Shahid Aziz, David Willey, Chris Jordan, Usama Mir, Akif Javed

Karachi Kings: David Warner (c), James Vince, Shan Masood, Tim Seifert (wk), Irfan Khan, Khushdil Shah, Adam Milne, Arafat Minhas, Hasan Ali, Fawad Ali, Abbas Afridi

Solid KK side

 

[Sarmad]

No crowed in Karachi again?

They need to build a stadium somewhere else in Karachi. I hear the location of the stadium is not ideal and it makes people’s lives very difficult due to security protocols and traffic.

Brother there are 2 main factors.

1.Extra security and parking issues which make if difficult to reach the stadium

2. Karachi is a metropolitan city. People are very busy. They don't come out in Big numbers

 

[Sarmad]

Or point 2 can be rephrased as people have other priority matters to address

 

[Asad T]

Athar Ali Khan -- most random PSL commentator ever....

 

[Rana]

Athar Ali Khan -- most random PSL commentator ever....

He is passion.

 

[Sarmad]

The final two teams to begin their PSL 2025 journey face off as Karachi Kings host last year’s runners-up, Multan Sultans.

Multan, led by Mohammad Rizwan, are eyeing redemption after falling short in the 2024 final. With overseas names like Chris Jordan, Josh Little, and Michael Bracewell in the mix, they’re looking strong once again.

Karachi, under new skipper David Warner, boast firepower of their own with James Vince, Tim Seifert, and Mohammad Nabi, backed by a solid local bowling attack.

which team are you backing to win this one?

Multan Sultans Squad: Tayyab Tahir, Mohammad Rizwan(w/c), Iftikhar Ahmed, Shai Hope, Kamran Ghulam, David Willey, Chris Jordan, Mohammad Hasnain, Usama Mir, Ubaid Shah, Ashton Turner, Michael Bracewell, Gudakesh Motie, Yasir Khan, Joshua Little, Akif Javed, Usman Khan, Faisal Akram, Aamer Azmat, Shahid Aziz

Karachi Kings Squad: David Warner(c), James Vince, Khushdil Shah, Shan Masood, Tim Seifert(w), Mohammad Nabi, Irfan Khan, Arafat Minhas, Aamer Jamal, Hasan Ali, Abbas Afridi, Mir Hamza, Zahid Mahmood, Adam Milne, Ben McDermott, Saad Baig, Omair Yousuf, Mohammad Riazullah, Fawad Ali, Mirza Mamoon

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This year, Karachi has best of all the squads. Quetta also looking strong in PSL X

 

[TeymurBlake]

This Karachi King kit is.... interesting.

I don't know if I like it or not.

 

[Darkrai]

LQ should have picked Warner, Chapman, or Fin

 

[Sarmad]

For the first time in PSL history, Karachhas top 3 batters who are explosive

 

[Darkrai]

This Karachi King kit is.... interesting.

I don't know if I like it or not.

Looks like a soccer kit. I don't mind it though.

 

[Rana]

“strong and deadly batting pair”

Athar Ali Khan

 

[TeymurBlake]

How is Shan Masood playing?

Surely there are better options in the squad.

However Warner opening with Siefert

 

[Deewana Mastana]

8pm and Karachi is barely in with a crowd.

Nothing changes i guess.

 

[adi_62941]

No crowd no intensity and dull stadium. What a let down karachi!

 

[Sarmad]

Karachi top order is looking like Islamabad top order. Hales, Munro and Stirling all were explosive batters.

Now Warner sickert nad vince.....

I wish karachi or Quetta win this year. Both haven't fired since last 4 to 5 seasons

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Milne all over the place

 

[Deewana Mastana]

No crowd no intensity and dull stadium. What a let down karachi!

Story of Karachi every time it holds a game!

 

[Sarmad]

No crowd no intensity and dull stadium. What a let down karachi!

Last year PSL final was full house even in Ramzan bcoz they allowed free entry to all due to low attendnace

 

[Syedd]

Karachi kings, today match, not a single player from Karachi is playing.

Multan 11 has only one player from Punjab, rest from kpk.

 

[PakFan2010]

Where is the crowd?

Ticket prices were clearly too high.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

Leaving balls in a T20...in the powerplay. Now I've seen it all.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

Petition to ban Karachi from hosting matches

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Horror start from Adam Milne. Injured half the year and then serves that up.

 

[Pakpak]

All the atmosphere of a graveyard.

 

[Sachin fan]

Rizwans strike rate more than when he plays for Pakistan. Still below 125 though..

 

[Barragan]

Looks like a flat pitch

Only moves for an over or two

 

[Greenstorm]

Fawad looks quick. Strong action.

 

[saabir]

Why very less crowd in this evening weekend match. I watched some highlights of earlier matches crowd were good and lively in those matches. This looks very dull and boring to watch

 

[Barragan]

Fawad Ali just bowled at 142 kph

 

[Justcrazy]

Good start by sultans here , they need to keep the momentum

 

[Savak]

5 games are too many for Karachi, the city doesn't deserve any game to be honest.

 

[Deewana Mastana]

It's abysmal to see no crowd no noise nothing

 

[mominsaigol]

@Rana @RyanRyan10

Just tuned in, how is MS at 37? Rizwan is 19 of 16 and hope is 8 of 6?

Oh 11 Extras

 

[TeymurBlake]

Like the bowling action of Fawad Ali, good pace as well.

 

[Greenstorm]

How come a bowler bowling 140+ never played domestic cricket ?

 

[followed]

Fawad ali has got pace. He is hurrying the batsmen.

 

[Ahmed216]

Fawad ali is pacy

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Warner is probably missing the hustle and bustle of IPL already while playing in a dead ground.

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Fawad ali has got pace. He is hurrying the batsmen.

He's around 140kph

Has got the ingredients but needs massive help in regards to his wrist position and approach to the crease.

Ian Pont can help develop this guy if he's approached.

 

[Hellion]

Terrible discipline from Karachi. Bleeding extras

 

[Justcrazy]

Multan has strong batting line up , Rizwan needs to take a few chances here , he is playing too slow.

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Karachi bowling 4 overs so far has been poor.

Who's their coaching staff?

Lines all over the place lengths off too.

 

[Ahmed216]

Bowlers afraid of bowling in Rizwan's range conceding wides.

@Rana @RyanRyan10

Just tuned in, how is MS at 37? Rizwan is 19 of 16 and hope is 8 of 6?

Oh 11 Extras

 

[Ahmed216]

Glorious drive through the off side once again. Go Sultana

 

[Justcrazy]

He's around 140kph

Has got the ingredients but needs massive help in regards to his wrist position and approach to the crease.

Ian Pont can help develop this guy if he's approached.

Pakistan cricket board should have hired Ian as a bowling coach , you need such characters in your team to improve the team. He can also help at the academy . The issue is former players will keep criticizing him , because even though they are incompetent as coaches , they want to keep eating from this pie. This mentality has cost Pakistan heavily , and now it has become irrelevant in world cricket.

 

[Barragan]

Two dead batsmen, no crowd in Karachi as usual and all round dead

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Camera work is abysmal too.

Ball not being shown when its flying off the bat can't spot where it went.

 

[mominsaigol]

Bowlers afraid of bowling in Rizwan's range conceding wides.

Bro you don't need to troll me, Rana and I are 2 different people.

This is PSL not international. Rizwan can be and has been a successful opener in PSL in the same way saud can be or has been.

I don't mind him in PSL, but MS is weak this time around. KK rubbish bowling and non stop extras has masked the slow start.

 

[TeymurBlake]

My goodness me, this game is quiet.

Theirs no noise from the crowd at all.

 

[Ahmed216]

It's a 250 run pitch if Rizwan is striking at 130

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Pakistan cricket board should have hired Ian as a bowling coach , you need such characters in your team to improve the team. He can also help at the academy . The issue is former players will keep criticizing him , because even though they are incompetent as coaches , they want to keep eating from this pie. This mentality has cost Pakistan heavily , and now it has become irrelevant in world cricket.

Pont isn't someone who can be a full time coach as he's got his own academies etc; but surely if worked out he can consider doing something longterm as he's been to Pak a few times and has held camps when called.

 

[Devadwal]

Just following the scoreboard in between. And MS 55/0 in 5. Haters ki jal gyi hogi Puri

 

[Hellion]

:generator comeback to PCT loading

 

[PakFan2010]

When your captain turns up a few days before the first match, what do you expect?

 

[Deewana Mastana]

My goodness me, this game is quiet.

Theirs no noise from the crowd at all.

There's no music no crowd noise either. They should've put on crowd noise on the speakers to make up for the no crowd.

 

[Rana]

What a crap over by Abbas Afridi

 

[Justcrazy]

Hope is gone , Usman hits the first ball he faces to the fence.

 

[Ahmed216]

Bro you don't need to troll me, Rana and I are 2 different people.

This is PSL not international. Rizwan can be and has been a successful opener in PSL in the same way saud can be or has been.

I don't mind him in PSL, but MS is weak this time around. KK rubbish bowling and non stop extras has masked the slow start.

Its actually true. Too many wides outside off stump to Rizzler

 

[mominsaigol]

It's a 250 run pitch if Rizwan is striking at 130

Rizwan isn't the issue in Psl, it's the team itself. The team is beyond pathetic, their team last year was stronger fam.

Shai hope is washed, KG has always been rubbish in PSL, Chacha is useless especially now given his age, Willey is finished.

All depends on Usman Khan the Bradman of PSL, Bracewell and Rizwan who isn't bad in PSL. He was rubbish last year in PSL, but was good in the editions before.

Hence he can play at a quick rate in PSL.