Karachi Kings vs Multan Sultans, PSL T20 2023, Today Match Prediction 26 February 2023

krk vs mls Match Prediction & Analysis

Host Karachi Kings will be desperate to turn their fortunes around when they take on Multan Sultans in the 14th match of the 2023 Pakistan Super League to be played at National Cricket Stadium in Karachi on Sunday.

Karachi Kings are placed at the 5th spot in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2023 points table with one win and four losses from their five matches played this season. The team has 2 points. Captain Imad Wasim will be hoping that the side can show discipline with bat and ball in this fixture.

On the other hand, Multan Sultans are placed at top spot in the 2023 Pakistan Super League and registered four wins out of five matches played this season. 2021 PSL Champions will be looking to extend their lead at the top of the table.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Karachi Kings Preview

All-rounder Imad Wasim is the top run-scorer for Karachi Kings with 166 runs at a strike rate of 172.91. The left-hander has showcased excellent form with the bat for Kings and will once again be keen to deliver another notable score.

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of captain Imad Wasim, openers Matthew Wade, James Vince, Haider Ali and veteran Shoaib Malik to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Aamer Yamin, Imad Wasim, Imran Tahir, Akif Javed and Mohammad Umar to deliver timely breakthroughs.
 

Medium-pacer Aamer Yamin has been the best bowler for Kings and has picked up 5 wickets at an economy rate of 7.85.

Karachi Kings Predicted Playing XI:

Matthew Wade (wk), James Vince, Haider Ali, Shoaib Malik, Imad Wasim (c), Ben Cutting, Irfan Khan, Aamer Yamin, Mohammad Umar, Imran Tahir, Akif Javed

Karachi Kings Actual Playing XI:

James Vince, Imad Wasim, Matthew Wade, Ben Cutting, Tayyab Tahir, Aamer Yamin, Muhammad Musa, Irfan Khan, Tabraiz Shamsi, Shoaib Malik, Akif Javed

Multan Sultans Preview

In the batting department, the onus will be on the likes of captain Mohammad Rizwan, Shan Masood, Rilee Rossouw, David Miller, Khushdil Shah and Kieron Pollard to deliver the bulk of the runs.

Skipper Mohammad Rizwan is the top run-getter for Islamabad United with 329 runs at a strike rate of 144.29. In the previous match, Mohammad Rizwan notched up his maiden century in PSL. He smashed ten boundaries and four sixes.  Besides Rizwan, Shan Masood scored 51 runs off 33 balls with the help of six fours and one six.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Ihsanullah, Usama Mir, Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Ilyas, Khushdil Shah and Carlos Brathwaite to deliver crucial breakthroughs.

Rookie pacer Ihsanullah has been the best bowler for Multan Sultans and has picked up 12 wickets at an excellent economy rate of 5.53. Besides Ihsanullah, Abbas Afridi has showcased excellent form and claimed 10 wickets for Sultans this season.

 

Multan Sultans Predicted Playing XI:

Shan Masood, Mohammad Rizwan (c & wk), Rilee Rossouw, David Miller, Kieron Pollard, Khushdil Shah, Carlos Brathwaite, Usama Mir, Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Ilyas, Ihsanullah

Multan Sultans Actual Playing XI:

Rilee Rossouw, Shan Masood, Khushdil Shah, Ihsanullah, Abbas Afridi, Carlos Brathwaite, Akeal Hosein, Mohammad Rizwan, David Miller, Anwar Ali, Usama Mir

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The wicket prepared at National Stadium will be full of runs for the batting units. The bowlers will need to discipline in their line and lengths to get rewarded on such a placid surface. The weather condition for the game is going to be sunny with gentle breeze.

Venue Details

National Cricket Stadium is going to host the 14th match of the 2023 PSL between Karachi kings and Multan Sultans

Toss: To Bowl

Both the sides will be keen to win the toss, bat first and post a score in excess of 185 runs. So far this season, the matches played at Karachi have been won by side bating first.