Multan Sultans (185/2) beat Karachi Kings (130/8) by 55 runs in Match 3 of PSL 9

[FearlessRoar]

The stage is impeccably set for the much-anticipated clash between Multan Sultans and Karachi Kings in the third match of the Pakistan Super League 2024.

The battleground for this encounter will be the Multan Cricket Ground, where both teams are eager to kickstart their campaigns with a strong performance.

Having clinched the runner-up title in the previous season, Multan Sultans are determined to replicate their success in this edition. Their eyes are set on weaving the same magic that led them to the finals last time. Meanwhile, Karachi Kings are poised for redemption after a rather average performance in PSL 2023, aiming to showcase an improved and formidable display in the upcoming match.

The two teams have previously clashed in 11 matches, with Karachi Kings holding a slight advantage, winning 6 matches, while Multan Sultans secured 5 victories.

Multan Sultans have emerged as one of the most consistent teams in recent PSL seasons, reaching the finals in the last three campaigns. As they embark on a new season, the Sultans aim to maintain their impressive record.

Wicket-keeper batter Mohammad Rizwan will lead the Sultans, showcasing a solid batting lineup with local talents such as Yasir Shah, Iftikhar Ahmed, and Khushdil Shah.

Which side will come out on top?

 

[Rana]

Two most useless franchises run by the worst white ball mindsets in competition

 

[FearlessRoar]

TOSS UPDATE

Karachi Kings win the toss and opt to field first

 

[Rana]

TOSS UPDATE

Karachi Kings win the toss and opt to field first

Good. Let’s see Rizwan telling his team that it’s a 160 wicket

 

[FearlessRoar]

Multan Sultans: +Mohammad Rizwan(c), Dawid Malan, Reeza Hendricks, Yasir Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Khushdil Shah, David Willey, Usama Mir, Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Ali, Shahnawaz Dahani.

Karachi Kings: James Vince, Shan Masood(c), +Saad Baig, Mohammad Nawaz, Shoaib Malik, Kieron Pollard, Daniel Sams, Hasan Ali, Tabraiz Shamsi, Mir Hamza, Mohammad Amir Khan.

 

[Rana]

Urooj hyping up Shan as if it’s Brian Lara

 

[Rana]

Who picked up Arafat Minhas? Why didn’t he make the team for any franchise??

 

[Ali Active]

both boring teams

 

[PakEngFan]

Who picked up Arafat Minhas? Why didn’t he make the team for any franchise??

Clown rizwan benched him the whole season last year seems like it's dhan turn to bench him this year around.

 

[PakEngFan]

both boring teams

Yeah by far the most boring teams in this year Psl. Was hoping Arafat minhas will get a go but not to be.

 

[Rana]

both boring teams

Commentators hyping it up as if it’s Australia v South Africa

 

[Rana]

Salman Iqbal vaping on live TV

Kuch Sharam hoti hai
Kuch hayaa hoti hai

 

[topspin]

Mir Hamza and Amir Khan have average economy rates of 8.5 and 9 (respectively).


KK’s bowling looks toothless.

 

[Geordie Ahmed]

Looked plumb to me, not sure he should be reviewing that

 

[Asad T]

Looked plumb from Hamza to Rizwan

 

[Sher Khan]

Two of the most boring teams in action.

 

[Asad T]

Looked plumb to me, not sure he should be reviewing that

Possibility of it pitching outside leg? perhaps, but looked out. Rizwan appeals everything

 

[Rana]

Acting check karo Rizwan ki

 

[Geordie Ahmed]

Umpires call, guess it was worth the review but looked far more plumb in real time

 

[Rana]

Bollywood is dying

It can be revived with Rizwan switching professions

DDLJ 2.0 starring Rizwan and Deepika

 

[topspin]

Rizwan is so bad

 

[Rana]

Well done Mir Hamza

Beautiful wicket.

Love you my boy!

 

[Rana]

Blistering start for Multan

 

[Asad T]

Mir has been so good. Should replace Rauf in the T20 side

 

[Rana]

I can enjoy this game now. My personal agenda is fulfilled for today

 

[Rana]

Rizwan is so bad

If he is averaging 100 on this wicket, it means the PSL pitch curators have completely lost the plot

 

[topspin]

Sams is another guy with an economy rate of near 9.

 

[Rana]

Mir has been so good. Should replace Rauf in the T20 side

Lol everyone should replace Rauf

 

[Rana]

Sams was picked in Platinum category?

 

[Rana]

3 accumulators in Multan top 3

Just let them bat and they will score a below par score

And don’t worry, Khushdil and Iftikhar will also waste 10 deliveries each

 

[topspin]

Sams was picked in Platinum category?

Exactly what I was thinking.

 

[Rana]

Exactly what I was thinking.

It’s that cake Haider Azhar and his Misbah like cricket directorship

 

[Asad T]

Good captaincy from Masood to bowl Hamza for a 3rd

 

[Rana]

125 kmh of hell if the ball is talking

Hamza is a beautiful bowler to watch in full flow

 

[Rana]

How did last year’s centurion of 30 balls, the Jungli opener not make it into this team for Sultans?

 

[Rana]

Arafat Minhas was Pakistan’s best player IMO for the u19s

It makes no sense for him to not make the XI

 

[Rana]

Hendricks recovering the powerplay

 

[Human786]

such a flat deck - 190 looks par

 

[Rana]

Really boring game

Feels like it’s Zimbabwe v Pakistan

 

[Asad T]

Arafat Minhas was Pakistan’s best player IMO for the u19s

It makes no sense for him to not make the XI

I guess you cannot play Mo Nawaz and Arafat in the same game

 

[Human786]

Really boring game

Feels like it’s Zimbabwe v Pakistan

Karachi is Zim ?

 

[Rana]

I guess you cannot play Mo Nawaz and Arafat in the same game

There is never any harm in having left arm spin options.

Karachi need to get Seifert in and play Minhas in the Emerging category

 

[Rana]

Karachi is Zim ?

Yes, Rizwan bouncing up and down against Blessing Muzarabani and Colin Ngrava

 

[Rana]

Always a delight watching Hassan Ali running in and getting smashed

 

[Human786]

Hasan the man with flaring nostrils & a scowl on face is on - he acts like he is bowling 90mph thunderbolts

 

[Muhammad Saad]

Speed gun is accurate , Hamza and Hasan trundling in.

 

[Human786]

Always a delight watching Hassan Ali running in and getting smashed

I also do not like him - 63/1 in 7

 

[Rana]

Match winner on

 

[Rana]

Salamo Alaikum match winner

First ball 6

 

[Human786]

this whole tea business in stall looks so goofy - 81/1 in 9

 

[PakEngFan]

Arafat Minhas was Pakistan’s best player IMO for the u19s

It makes no sense for him to not make the XI

He can become a serious all rounder for us. A shame he hasn't got a chance in PSL yet and also it's a joke that he can't even make a million of our domestic teams.

 

[Human786]

on this deck , 8-9 runs per over is pretty easy

 

[RidiculousMan]

Left arm wrist spinners always a treat to watch.

 

[Asad T]

Hassan Ali looks so average

 

[Rana]

Malik still bowling better than Nawaz

 

[RidiculousMan]

Shoaib Malik showing he's still got it with the ball

 

[Asad T]

no no-balls from malik yet

 

[RidiculousMan]

Karachi Kings have way too many bowling options in their XI.

Sometimes it can spoil your own thinking.

 

[Asad T]

I'm liking Masood's captaincy, rotating the bolwers a lot and not allowing the batters to really settle

 

[Ali T]

Seems like Hamza's getting some reverse. Interesting.

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Pretty ordinary batting here by Multan

 

[Barragan]

These two have been really slow and poor.

They need to hit out or get out.

 

[Deewana Mastana]

50s off 40 balls won't be cutting here especially when you're only 1 down.

They're around 25 runs short of where they should be by now

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Tayyab Tahir should've been in the side today for Multan

 

[Rana]

Rizwan should forcefully retire these two but that would be hypocritical of him

 

[Asad T]

Finally Malan gone, painful innings comes to an end.

 

[Nasty Naz]

Slower balls seem to be working well in this match. Hasn't been a proper belter pitch like the other couple of matches.

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Again Yasir Khan hasn't played any T20s since the last PSL over a year ago.

Why are they then selecting such players who are inactive in domestic cricket or other young deserving players aren't selected instead.

 

[Asad T]

Again Yasir Khan hasn't played any T20s since the last PSL over a year ago.

Why are they then selecting such players who are inactive in domestic cricket or other young deserving players aren't selected instead.

He played in the NationalT20 (if that counts) this year. And he was one of the top scorers of the tournament.

 

[Deewana Mastana]

He played in the NationalT20 (if that counts) this year. And he was one of the top scorers of the tournament.

However that doesn't go onto his player record or isn't showing up.

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Big hit by Hendricks 6 off Shamsi

 

[Asad T]

However that doesn't go onto his player record or isn't showing up.

Funnily enough there are 2 Yasir Khan's on cricinfo but they are actually the same player. This is the profile they updated for his NationalT20 games.

Yasir Khan Debut and last played matches in Tests, ODIs, T20Is and other formats

Yasir Khan's recent matches played across all cricket formats including Tests, ODIs, T20Is and other formats

www.espncricinfo.com

 

[Asad T]

Khushdil looking good, too bad for Multan that he only came into bat right at the end.

 

[Human786]

Khushdil looking good, too bad for Multan that he only came into bat right at the end.

T fancy a chase today ?

 

[Rana]

Score should be enough for KK

Who bats for them besides Vince?

 

[Human786]

seems to be lot of dew around - still think 190-195 par on this deck & there should have been more hitting between 12th to 15th over . c @Rana

 

[Asad T]

seems to be lot of dew around - still think 190-195 par on this deck & there should have been more hitting between 12th to 15th over . c @Rana

according to the comms, there isn't any dew yet.

 

[Asad T]

Masood struggling against some good bowling by Willey, good contest

 

[Rana]

Lo jee

Well done for replacing Sharjeel with Shan Masood

 

[Rana]

Muhammad Ali has more hair on his eyebrows than he has on his head