Match Prediction – Multan Sultans vs Karachi Kings, 23
rd
Match Pakistan Super League 2022
Multan Sultans will collide with Karachi Kings in the 23
rd
match of the Pakistan Super League. Multan Sultans have won six of their seven matches so far and are table-toppers. Meanwhile, Karachi Kings are yet to open their account in PSL 2022 and are stuck to the bottom of the table.
Multan Sultans have had an absolutely sensational campaign so far. Their six-game winning streak finally came to a close in their most recent encounter with Lahore Qalandars where they suffered their first defeat of the season.
Fakhar Zaman led the attack with the bat for Qalandars as he has done all season while the likes of Imran Tahir and Shahnawaz Dahani seemed ineffective. Requiring 183 to win, Multan lacked their usual gusto with the bat and the top and middle order caved under the pressure, succumbing to a 52-run defeat.
The Sultans camp probably won’t read too much into it. They had a rare quiet day in the office after what has been a brilliant season and they continue to lead the table.
To say that Karachi Kings have been woeful this season will be an understatement. Not only have they lost all their matches so far, they’ve been outplayed by almost each and every opponent and have been far from serious competitors.
Karachi Kings were blown away by Peshawar Zalmi in the most recent outing and lost by 55 runs. Hazratullah Zazai and Mohammad Haris did the talking with the bat for Peshawar who posted a competitive score of 193.
Captain Babar Azam was guilty of playing another slow knock that ended up paralysing the rest of the batting unit. His half-century didn’t amount to much as the rest of the batting unit failed to keep up with the run rate and they ended up short by a huge distance. Karachi Kings are rooted to the bottom of the PSL 2022 table and have the worst net run rate of -1.420.
The historical record between the two sides paints a pretty contrasting picture however, Multan Sultans have only managed two wins while Karachi Kings have been victorious on four occasions.
Head-to-head record
Wins
: Multan Sultans 2, Karachi Kings 4
Last 5 matches:
Multan Sultans 2, Karachi Kings 3
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Who will win today’s match – Multan Sultans vs Karachi Kings, 23
rd
Match Pakistan Super League 2022?
Multan Sultans are the overwhelming favourites to win this clash. They’ve been an excellent side and have played an exciting brand of fun88 that has enthralled audiences. They’ve got players in tremendous form and are expected to take Karachi Kings to the sword.
The last time these two sides faced each other was in the PSL 2022 season opener. Imran Tahir rocked Karachi Kings with a three-wicket haul as Sultans ended up winning a low-scoring thriller by seven wickets.
Game changers for Multan Sultans vs Karachi Kings, 23
rd
Match Pakistan Super League 2022
Mohammad Rizwan is in the form of his life and Shan Masood has also batted incredibly well. Tim David’s presence is also formidable in the middle-order while Khushdil Shah has been the biggest match-winner for the team with his all-round dominance. Imran Tahir and Shahnawaz Dahani have bowled extremely well. They will be looking for a much more improved performance after the debacle against Lahore Qalandars.
Karachi Kings will rely on their captain Babar Azam once again. He hasn’t exactly delivered this season and will be looking for more consistency.
Who will be the best match bowler?
Khushdil Shah has done a great job for Multan Sultans so far. He’s the joint second-highest wicket-taker in the tournament and has picked up 12 scalps from seven matches at a spectacular average of 11.16 and an economy rate of 6.53. Not only that, Khushdil Shah has also added crucial runs in the lower order at a strike rate of 209.5.
Who will win today’s man of the match?
Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam will be the top contenders to win the man of the match award. Tim David and Imran Tahir can also stake their claim with spectacular performances.
Who will be the best batsman for Multan Sultans?
Shan Masood is only behind Fakhar Zaman in the top-scorers’ list in PSL 2022 so far. He has collected 351 runs in seven matches at an average of 50.14 and at a strike rate of 157.47. He has also chalked up three half-centuries and will be eyeing a big knock here.
Who will be the best batsman for Karachi Kings?
Babar Azam has attracted plenty of criticism for his extremely slow approach in the Powerplay and the initial stages. It has increased the pressure on them during steep run-chases and Karachi Kings have suffered as a result. However, he has been among the runs and has scored 253 runs in seven games. Babar will be looking to improve his strike rate of 120 which has hardly helped Karachi Kings this season.
Match Scorecard
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Scorecard
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KKI 1ST INN
BATSMEN
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R
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B
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4s
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6s
|
SR
|
Sharjeel Khan
|
c Aamer Azmat b Khushdil Shah
|
36
|
34
|
1
|
2
|
105.88
|
Babar Azam
|
lbw Rumman Raees
|
2
|
4
|
0
|
0
|
50
|
Joe Clarke
|
c Shan Masood b Imran Tahir
|
40
|
29
|
3
|
2
|
137.93
|
Qasim Akram
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c Tim David b Shahnawaz Dahani
|
13
|
10
|
0
|
1
|
130
|
Rohail Nazir
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c Shan Masood b Blessing Muzarabani
|
21
|
12
|
4
|
0
|
175
|
Mohammad Nabi
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c Tim David b Shahnawaz Dahani
|
21
|
15
|
1
|
1
|
140
|
Imad Wasim
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not out
|
32
|
16
|
5
|
1
|
200
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Total
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(20 Ov, RR: 8.69)
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174/6
|
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BOWLING
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O
|
M
|
R
|
W
|
ECON
|
WD
|
NB
|
Asif Afridi
|
3
|
0
|
19
|
0
|
6.33
|
0
|
0
|
Rumman Raees
|
4
|
0
|
37
|
1
|
9.25
|
3
|
0
|
Blessing Muzarabani
|
4
|
0
|
29
|
1
|
7.25
|
3
|
0
|
Shahnawaz Dahani
|
4
|
0
|
44
|
2
|
11
|
0
|
0
|
Imran Tahir
|
4
|
0
|
36
|
1
|
9
|
0
|
0
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Khushdil Shah
|
1
|
0
|
8
|
1
|
8
|
0
|
0
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MSU 1ST INN
BATSMEN
|
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R
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B
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4s
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6s
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SR
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Shan Masood
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c Mohammad Nabi b Mir Hamza
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45
|
41
|
6
|
0
|
109.76
|
Mohammad Rizwan
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c Qasim Akram b Chris Jordan
|
76
|
56
|
8
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0
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135.71
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Tim David
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c Joe Clarke b Mir Hamza
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13
|
7
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2
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0
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185.71
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Rilee Rossouw
|
not out
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14
|
5
|
1
|
1
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280
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Khushdil Shah
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not out
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21
|
9
|
1
|
2
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233.33
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Total
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(19.29 Ov, RR: 9.11)
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176/3
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BOWLING
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O
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M
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R
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W
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ECON
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WD
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NB
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Imad Wasim
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4
|
0
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30
|
0
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7.5
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0
|
0
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Mir Hamza
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4
|
0
|
24
|
2
|
6
|
0
|
0
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Umaid Asif
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3
|
0
|
41
|
0
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13.66
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1
|
0
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Chris Jordan
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4
|
0
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50
|
1
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12.5
|
1
|
1
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Mohammad Nabi
|
4
|
0
|
28
|
0
|
7
|
1
|
0
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