Multan Sultans vs Karachi Kings, PSLT20, Today Match Prediction

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.

RECENT PERFORMANCE

MS

L L L W L

QTG

90/0 in 6.5 13.17

PSLT20

Quetta Gladiators beat Multan Sultans by 10 wickets 29 Apr 2025

MS

89/10 in 17.0 5.24

LHQ

186/5 in 19.0 9.79

PSLT20

Lahore Qalandars beat Multan Sultans by 5 wickets 26 Apr 2025

MS

185/3 in 20.0 9.25

MS

168/5 in 20.0 8.4

PSLT20

Islamabad United beat Multan Sultans by 7 wickets 23 Apr 2025

ISU

171/3 in 17.1 9.96

MS

228/5 in 20.0 11.4

PSLT20

Multan Sultans beat Lahore Qalandars by 33 runs 22 Apr 2025

LHQ

195/9 in 20.0 9.75

PSZ

227/7 in 20.0 11.35

PSLT20

Peshawar Zalmi beat Multan Sultans by 120 runs 19 Apr 2025

MS

107/10 in 15.5 6.76

KRK

L W L W L

QTG

142/10 in 19.3 7.28

PSLT20

Quetta Gladiators beat Karachi Kings by 5 runs 25 Apr 2025

KRK

137/8 in 20.0 6.85

KRK

148/8 in 19.3 7.59

PSLT20

Karachi Kings won by 2 wkts 21 Apr 2025

PSZ

147/8 in 20.0 7.35

KRK

128/7 in 20.0 6.4

PSLT20

Islamabad United beat Karachi Kings by 6 wickets 20 Apr 2025

ISU

129/4 in 17.1 7.51

KRK

175/7 in 20.0 8.75

PSLT20

Karachi Kings won by 56 runs 18 Apr 2025

QTG

119/9 in 20.0 5.95

KRK

136/10 in 19.1 7.1

PSLT20

Lahore Qalandars beat Karachi Kings by 65 runs 15 Apr 2025

LHQ

201/6 in 20.0 10.05

HEAD TO HEAD

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 ing role.

Multan Sultans Predicted Playing XI:

Mohammad Rizwan (c), Yasir Khan, Usman Khan (wk), Kamran Ghulam, Curtis Campher, Michael Bracewell, Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Hasnain, David Willey, Usama Mir, Ubaid Shah

Multan Sultans Actual Playing XI:

Yasir Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Kamran Ghulam, Michael Bracewell, David Willey, Mohammad Rizwan, Usman Khan, Chris Jordan, Usama Mir, Ubaid Shah, Curtis Campher

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.

Karachi Kings Predicted Playing XI:

David Warner (c), James Vince, Shan Masood, Tim Seifert (wk), Omair Yousuf, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Nabi, Abbas Afridi, Hasan Ali, Mir Hamza, Fawad Ali

Karachi Kings Actual Playing XI:

David Warner, James Vince, Khushdil Shah, Omair Yousuf, Irfan Khan, Aamer Jamal, Mohammad Nabi, Tim Seifert, Abbas Afridi, Mir Hamza, Fawad Ali

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

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.