πππππ : Multan Sultans vs Karachi Kings
ππππ : May 01, Thursday
ππππ : 16:00 PM IST
πππππ :β Multan International Cricket Stadium, Multan City, Pakistan
ππππππππππ : Pakistan Super League 2025
Multan Sultans’ test to salvage lost pride
- Multan Sultans have won only once in seven games this season
- Karachi Kings’ bowlers Hasan Ali and Abbas Afridi have picked 23 wickets
- Multan Sultans were bowled out for 89 runs in the last game
Multan Sultans vs Karachi Kings
TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar
Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website.
MS vs KRK Match Prediction & Analysis
The Pakistan Super League 2025 has entered its most crucial stage. The fight for berths in the playoffs is on, and we will have the Multan Sultans take on the Karachi Kings take on the Karachi Kings in the 20th game. The Sultans lost to the Quetta Gladiators in the last game and sit at the bottom of the points table. The Kings also went down against the Gladiators and shall look to make a strong comeback.
The Multan Sultans have won only once in the seven games the team has played. Their batsmen and bowlers have struggled with form this season, and the team expects a strong comeback from the star players. The Karachi Kings have their bowlers in good form and have a good record at this venue. The Sultans will look to recover lost pride with a win, and we expect a close contest.
TEAMS PREVIEW
Multan Sultans Preview
Mohammad Rizwan’s team is out of contention for the next round. The side has struggled with its form and consistency this season and went down against the Quetta Gladiators by 10 wickets. The batting lineup folded like a pack of cards in the last game, and the bowling attack has struggled in most games. Rizwan expects a better show from his players as they look to restore lost pride.
Mohammad Rizwan batted well in the last game, and he had to lead from the front and set up a big opening-wicket stand with Yasir Khan. Usman Khan, Kamran Ghulam, and Curtis Campher failed to go beyond single-digit scores in the last game and must build partnerships. Iftikhar Ahmed, Michael Bracewell and David Willey must do the big-hitting in the lower middle order for the team to win.
The bowling attack has looked toothless this season. The team expects a strong show with the new ball from David Willey and Mohammad Hasnain. Ubaid Shah and Usama Mir will look to bowl tight spells in the middle overs, as the Kings have good hitters. Iftikhar Ahmed and Michael Bracewell must deliver the goods in the supporting role.
Karachi Kings Preview
David Warner will be upset with the 5-run loss against the Quetta Gladiators in the last game. They did well with the ball and were off to a good start with the bat, but allowed the game to slip away from their hands. Their opponents are struggling, and Warner would like to use this opportunity to win this game and strengthen their claim for a berth in the playoffs.
David Warner has struggled with consistency, and he must lead from the front and deliver an electrifying start with Tim Seifert. James Vince is in good form and will look to build partnerships with Shan Masood and Omair Yousuf in the middle order. They have good hitters in the lower middle order and expect runs from Khushdil Shah and Mohammad Nabi.
The bowlers did a good job in the last game, and the team expects early strikes from Mir Hamza and Hasan Ali. Mohammad Nabi has bowled well and shall look to keep the score under check in the middle overs with Abbas Afridi. Fawad Ali and Khushdil Shah add variety to the attack, making it strong.
Weather Conditions
We will have clear skies over Lahore. The wicket is slow, and the ball stops on the batsmen, as we have seen in the previous matches played on this surface. Spinners will enjoy bowling on this track. The average first-innings total this season is 145 runs, and the side batting first will like to have 180 on the board.
MS vs KRK Pitch Report
Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, has a flat surface, and the outfield is quick, allowing easy run-scoring for the batsmen. Bowlers, especially the fast bowlers, have always found it challenging to bowl here. It is a good venue for the spinners, as the ball turns sharply and stops in the batsmen.
Toss: To Bowl
It has been a difficult surface at Lahore in all games, and the teams will fancy chasing a total. The slow nature of the surface has caused trouble for the batsmen. Hence, the team winning the toss won’t hesitate to bowl first.
