Karachi Kings crush Multan Sultans by 87 runs

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LAHORE: Karachi Kings presented an important all -round performances to win a comprehensive 87 -run victory against Multan Sultans in the 20th match of PSL 2025 at Gaddafi Stadium. First after posting a imposing for 204/4 batting, Karachi bowlers eliminated the Sultans for only 117 in 16.1 overs so that their impressive victory was sealed.

Karachi Kings showcased their batting fire power in their 20 overs with a great 204/4 of 204/4. The innings was built around several effective performances. James Vince played an anchor role for Kamal, 45 delivery (5 fours, 2 sixes) was unbeaten on 65. Its structured so far has provided stability and speed in the innings. Irfan Khan contributed 40 with 33 balls (2 fours, 3 sixes), which set up a key partnership of the fourth wicket of 78 runs with Vince, which strengthened the innings after the opening wicket.

Khushdil Shah provided 33 fireworks out of the fireworks (2 fours, 3 sixes), 33, which strike at an explosive rate of 253.85. His unbeaten 66 runs with Vince has significantly accelerated the scoring rate in the Death over.

Earlier, the opening pair made the tone, David Warner added 22 balls (4 fours, 2 sixes) and Tim Sefrat by 22 of the 11 delivery (3 fours, 1 six), which started flying with more than 13 runs in the power play. His first wicket partnership scored 53 runs.

After falling in the fourth over, Warner immediately. He left, and when Amir Yusuf was dismissed for only 1, the Kings were 60/3 in the 6th over. However, Vince and Irfan Khan stabilized the ship before, before Khushil arrived to help the kings passing through the 200 -run mark.

The bowling attack of the Sultans fought for Karachi batsmen, Obaid Shah claimed 2/49 but proved expensive. David Willy (1/23) was the most economic bowler, while Kurts Kamfar cooperated with 1/27.

Chasing the difficult target of 205, the Multan Sultan’s innings never achieved fast as they fell to 117 in just 16.1 overs. Mohammad Rizwan, the captain and key batsman of the Sultans, was dismissed in the second over on charges of duck, which presented the tone of his devastating chase. Soon after Usman Khan (1), Sultan continued to rail at 20/2 in the third over.

Yasir Khan showed some resistance with 26 runs (1 four, 3 sixes) before falling in 34 in the 5th over. Kamran Ghulam scored 29 out of 25 delivery (2 fours, 1 six) for the Sultans, but wickets around him were filled with dirt. The Sultans lost wickets for regular periods, including a devastating period when they scored only 13 runs between the 11th and 13th over, fell from 76/4 to 88/8.

Chris Jordan (9 balls to 14* off 9 balls) and Obaid Shah (14 to 14 balls off 10 balls) delayed the inevitable resistance when Karachi completed the crushing victory. The Karachi Kings’ bowling attack was led by Mohammad Nabi, who returned the remaining 3/14 figures. Khushdil Shah cooperated with 2/26, showed his all -round value, while Mir Hamza was extremely economic with 2/15. Aamir Jamal (1/14) and Abbas Afridi (1/31) also participated in the bowling attempt.

With this comprehensive victory, the Karachi Kings demonstrated their powerful strength and increased their position with eight points in the PSL 2025 standing, while the Multan Sultans would need to re -group after this heavy defeat.

Short scores:

Karachi Kings 204 for 20 overs for four (Tim Sefrat 22, David Warner 30, James Vince Not Out 65, Amir Yousuf 1, Irfan Khan 40, Khushdil Shah Novy Out 33;

Multan Sultan 117 for all in 16.1 overs (Yasir Khan 26, Mohammad Rizwan 0, Usman Khan 1, Kamran Ghulam 29, Kurts Kamfar 12, Afti Khar Ahmed 8, Michael Bresc Vele 2, David Wali 0, Chris Jordan No. 14, Osama Mir 1, Ubayed Shah 14;