Multan, May 1, 2025 — In a thrilling encounter of Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10, the Karachi Kings displayed a commanding performance as they crushed the Multan Sultans by a massive margin of 87 runs in Match 20.
The showdown took place on Thursday in Multan, where Karachi Kings proved too strong for the home side.
Karachi Kings set a daunting target after being put in to bat first. They posted an impressive total of 204 runs for the loss of four wickets in their allotted 20 overs. The batting hero for Karachi Kings was James Vince, who remained unbeaten with a fluent 65 off 45 balls, anchoring the innings with class and precision. He was well-supported by Irfan Khan Niazi, who played an aggressive knock of 40 runs, while Khushdil Shah added a valuable 33 not out, bolstering the total during the death overs.
Multan Sultans bowlers struggled to contain the flow of runs. Ubaid Shah emerged as their most successful bowler with 2 wickets for 49 runs, while David Willey and Curtis Campher picked up a wicket each but couldn’t stop the Karachi Kings’ onslaught.
In response, the Multan Sultans crumbled under pressure, managing only 117 runs in 16.1 overs, falling short by a significant margin. Their innings began disastrously as skipper Mohammad Rizwan was dismissed for a duck, setting a negative tone for the chase. Despite some brief resistance from Kamran Ghulam (29) and Yasir Khan (26), Multan Sultans never looked in control.
Karachi Kings’ bowling attack was ruthless. Veteran all-rounder Mohammad Nabi led the charge with a brilliant spell, taking 3 wickets for just 14 runs. Mir Hamza and Khushdil Shah also chipped in with two wickets each, ensuring Multan Sultans had no chance of recovery.
This emphatic win boosts Karachi Kings’ momentum in PSL 10, while Multan Sultans, now under pressure, will need to regroup quickly as the tournament progresses. With the Karachi Kings dominating and the Multan Sultans faltering, this was their fifth face-off where Karachi stamped authority in style.