The Multan Sultans are set to take on the Karachi Kings in a crucial Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 fixture at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on Thursday, May 1. With just one win from seven matches and six defeats, the Sultans sit at the bottom of the points table and are virtually out of the playoff race, unless they pull off a miraculous turnaround in their remaining three games.
Their most recent loss came in a dismal performance against Quetta Gladiators, where they were bowled out for a mere 89 runs in 17 overs. Quetta chased the target down comfortably in just 6.5 overs, handing Multan one of their heaviest defeats this season.
In contrast, Karachi Kings have had a more balanced run so far. With three wins and three losses from six matches, they are still in contention for a playoff berth. However, their latest outing also ended in defeat—failing to chase a modest 143 against Quetta Gladiators. Despite a solid start, the Kings’ middle order faltered, leading to a narrow five-run loss.
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Heading into this fixture, Karachi Kings will be considered favorites given Multan’s ongoing struggles. However, their own inconsistency keeps the contest wide open.
Probable Playing XIs:
Multan Sultans: Yasir Khan, Mohammad Rizwan (C), Usman Khan (WK), Kamran Ghulam, Curtis Campher, Michael Bracewell, Iftikhar Ahmed, David Willey, Usama Mir, Mohammad Hasnain, Ubaid Shah
Karachi Kings: David Warner (C), Tim Seifert (WK), James Vince, Shan Masood, Omair Bin Yousuf, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Nabi, Abbas Afridi, Hasan Ali, Mir Hamza, Fawad Ali
Head-to-Head Record:
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Total Matches: 13
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Multan Sultans Wins: 7
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Karachi Kings Wins: 6
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No Result: 0
Squads:
Multan Sultans: Mohammad Rizwan (c & wk), Shai Hope, Usman Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Kamran Ghulam, Michael Bracewell, Shahid Aziz, David Willey, Chris Jordan, Usama Mir, Akif Javed, Tayyab Tahir, Mohammad Hasnain, Ubaid Shah, Ashton Turner, Gudakesh Motie, Yasir Khan, Joshua Little, Faisal Akram, Aamer Azmat
Karachi Kings: Tim Seifert (wk), David Warner (c), James Vince, Shan Masood, Arafat Minhas, Khushdil Shah, Irfan Khan, Abbas Afridi, Adam Milne, Hasan Ali, Fawad Ali, Mohammad Nabi, Aamer Jamal, Mir Hamza, Zahid Mahmood, Ben McDermott, Saad Baig, Omair Yousuf, Mohammad Riazullah, Mirza Mamoon
Match Details:
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Date: May 1, 2025 (Thursday)
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Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
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Toss Timing: 4:00 PM IST (3:30 PM local time)
Broadcast and Streaming in India:
PSL 2025 matches, including the Multan Sultans vs Karachi Kings clash, will not be available on television or via streaming platforms in India.
