- April 14, 2025
KK vs MS (Match – 3) – Highlights
In a thrilling encounter at Karachi, the Karachi Kings pulled off a stunning chase to defeat the Multan Sultans by 4 wickets with four balls to spare in the 3rd match of the Pakistan Super League 2025. Chasing a daunting target of 235, the Kings were powered by a breathtaking inning from James Vince, who smashed a blistering 101 off just 43 deliveries, earning him the Player of the Match award. Vince’s explosive knock laid the foundation for the successful chase, supported by timely contributions from the middle order. Despite Multan Sultans’ imposing total of 234/3, built on the back of aggressive batting, Karachi’s relentless pursuit ensured a memorable victory in front of their home crowd.
Multan Sultans posted a mammoth total of 234/3 in their 20 overs, thanks to a sensational unbeaten century from skipper Mohammad Rizwan, who anchored the innings with 105 off 63 balls, laced with 9 fours and 5 sixes. While Shai Hope and Usman Khan fell cheaply, Kamran Ghulam provided a quick-fire 36 off 19 to keep the momentum going. The innings truly caught fire in the death overs, courtesy of Michael Bracewell’s explosive unbeaten 44 off just 17 balls, which included 5 fours and 3 sixes at a staggering strike rate of 258.82. With 22 extras, including 20 wides, Karachi Kings’ bowlers struggled for discipline, allowing Multan to surge past the 230 mark with a strong finish.
Karachi Kings’ bowling unit endured a tough outing as they conceded 234 runs in 20 overs, struggling to contain the Multan Sultans’ aggressive batting. Adam Milne had a particularly expensive spell, leaking 60 runs in his four overs without taking a wicket, at an economy of 15.00. Hasan Ali and Abbas Afridi managed to pick up a wicket each but were expensive as well, giving away 44 and 53 runs respectively. Khushdil Shah was the most economical of the lot, finishing with figures of 1/33 in his four overs. Fawad Ali and Arafat Minhas also went wicketless, both conceding runs at over 9 runs per over. Overall, the Kings’ bowlers struggled with discipline, bowling 7 wides and a no-ball, which added to their woes as Multan posted a formidable total.
Chasing a massive target of 235, Karachi Kings delivered a stunning batting performance to seal a memorable 4-wicket win with four balls to spare. James Vince was the standout performer, blazing his way to a sensational 101 off just 43 deliveries, smashing 14 fours and 4 sixes at a phenomenal strike rate of 234.88. He was well-supported by Khushdil Shah, who anchored the latter half of the innings with a composed yet aggressive 60 off 37 balls. Tim Seifert gave the innings an explosive start with a quick 32 off 16, while David Warner chipped in briefly with a 12-run cameo. Despite a mini-collapse in the middle, Karachi kept up with the asking rate, and the calm finishing touch from Irfan Khan and Abbas Afridi ensured they reached the target in 19.2 overs. The win was a masterclass in high-pressure chasing, headlined by Vince’s electrifying century.
Multan Sultans’ bowlers were unable to defend a massive total as Karachi Kings chased down 235 with remarkable composure and power. Akif Javed was the pick of the bowlers, claiming 3/41 in his four overs and providing key breakthroughs, including the wickets of Seifert, Shan Masood, and Khushdil Shah. Usama Mir was the most economical, finishing with 1/30 in his four overs and bowling tightly in the middle overs. However, the rest of the attack struggled under pressure. David Willey had a forgettable spell, conceding 40 runs in just two overs at a steep economy of 20.00. Chris Jordan also leaked runs heavily, going for 48 in 3.2 overs. Michael Bracewell took a wicket but was expensive, and Shahid Aziz’s two overs went for 32. Despite the early inroads, the Sultans couldn’t stem the flow of runs as James Vince’s brilliance overshadowed their bowling efforts.
Karachi Kings vs Multan Sultans Scoreboard
Multan Sultans – 234/3 (20.0)
Karachi Kings – 236/6 (19.2)
Result – Karachi Kings won by 4 wickets
Player of the match – James Vince
James Vince
KK vs MS Playing XIs
Karachi Kings | David Warner (c), Tim Seifert (wk), Khushdil Shah, Abbas Afridi, Shan Masood, Irfan Khan, Hasan Ali, Arafat Minhas, Fawad Ali, James Vince, Adam Milne |
Multan Sultans | Mohammad Rizwan (c & wk), Kamran Ghulam, Chris Jordan, Usman Khan, Michael Bracewell, David Willey, Shahid Aziz, Shai Hope, Usama Mir, Iftikhar Ahmed, Akif Javed |
Disclaimer: These Match highlights reflect the author’s insights and analysis. Readers are encouraged to consider the points discussed and form their own conclusions.
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