"Multan Sultans vs Karachi Kings: A Head-to-Head Analysis in HBL PSL"

As the HBL PSL tournament has gained more popularity over the years, the clashes between the Multan Sultans and Karachi Kings have been one of the most awaited events of the tournament. In this article, we will take a closer look at the head-to-head record of these two teams from the inception of the tournament in 2015 to the present day.


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"Multan Sultans vs Karachi Kings: Head-to-Head Record in HBL PSL from 2015 to 2021"


Before diving into the record, let's first introduce the key players of both teams:

Multan Sultans:

David Miller Left-Handed Batsman Rilee Rossouw Left-Handed Batsman Shan Masood Left-Handed Batsman Tim David Right-Handed Batsman Usman Khan Right-Handed Batsman Amad Butt Right-Handed Batsman Right-arm Fast Bowler Anwar Ali Right-amm Medium Fast Bowler Carlos Brathwaite Right-Handed Batsman - Right-arm Fast Medium Bowler Khushdil Shah Left-Handed Batsman « Left-amm Leg Spin Bowler Kieron Pollard Right-Handed Batsman + Right-arm Medium Bowler Mohammad Sarwar Right-am Fast Medium Bowler Mohammad Rizwan (C) (W) Right-Handed Batsman

Abbas Afridi
Right-arm Medium Fast Bowler

Adil Rashid
Right-arm Leg Spin Bowler

Akeal Hosein
Left-arm Leg Spin Bowler

Arafat Minhas
Right-arm Medium Fast Bowler

Ihsanullah
Right-arm Medium Bowler

Izharulhaq Naveed
Right-arm Leg Spin Bowler

Joshua Little
Left-amm Fast Medium Bowler

Mohammed llyas
Right-arm Medium Fast Bowler

Sameen Gul
Right-arm Medium Bowler

Usama Mir
Right-arm Leg Spin Bowler

Wayne Parnell
Left-arm Medium Fast Bowler

Karachi Kings:

Haider Ali Right-Handed Batsman Irfan Khan Right-Handed Batsman James Vince Right-Handed Batsman Sharjeel Khan Left-Handed Batsman Shoaib Malik Right-Handed Batsman Tayyab Tahir Right-Handed Batsman Aamer Yamin Right-Handed Batsman + Right-arm Medium Bowler Ben Cutting Right-Handed Batsman - Right-arm Fast Medium Bowler Imad Wasim (C) Left-Handed Batsman - Left-arm Leg Spin Bowler James Fuller Right-Handed Batsman - Right-arm Fast Medium Bowler Qasim Akram Right-Handed Batsman - Right-arm Off Spin Bowler Adam Rossington (W) Right-Handed Batsman

Matthew Wade (W) Left-Handed Batsman Muhammad Akhlag () Right-Handed Batsman Akif Javed Left-arm Medium Fast Bowler Andrew Tye Right-arm Medium Fast Bowler Faisal Akram Left-arm Off Spin Bowler Imran Tahir Right-arm Leg Spin Bowler Mir Hamza Left-Handed Batsman Mohammad Amir Left-arm Fast Bowler Mohammad Umar Right-arm Medium Bowler Musa Khan Right-arm Fast Medium Bowler Tabraiz Shamsi Left-arm Off Spin Bowler



With both teams boasting talented players, the matches between Multan Sultans and Karachi Kings have always been nail-biting and filled with excitement. Let's now take a closer look at their head-to-head record in the HBL PSL.

In the 2018 season

the Multan Sultans and Karachi Kings faced each other for the first time. In the first match, the Kings won the toss and elected to bowl first. The Sultans posted a decent total of 152 for the loss of 6 wickets. However, the Kings chased down the total with ease, winning the match by 7 wickets. In the second match between these two teams, the Sultans emerged victorious, thanks to a solid batting performance by Kumar Sangakkara, who scored 57 runs off 51 balls. The Sultans won the match by 7 wickets.

In the 2019 season

The Multan Sultans and Karachi Kings faced each other twice, and both matches were won by the Kings. In the first match, the Kings scored a massive total of 183 runs, thanks to a brilliant 77 runs off 47 balls by Colin Ingram. In response, the Sultans could only manage 149 runs, losing the match by 34 runs. In the second match, the Kings chased down the total of 142 runs with ease, winning the match by 5 wickets.

In the 2020season

The Multan Sultans and Karachi Kings faced each other once again. The Sultans won the toss and elected to bat first, posting a decent total of 141 runs for the loss of 7 wickets. The Kings, however, chased down the total with ease, winning the match by 7 wickets.

In the 2021 season

The Multan Sultans and Karachi Kings faced each other twice. In the first match, the Kings posted a massive total of 196 runs, thanks to a brilliant 81 runs off 54 balls by Babar Azam. In response, the Sultans could only manage 163 runs, losing the match by 33 runs. In the second match, the Sultans won the toss and elected to bat first, posting a total of 176 runs for the loss of 5 wickets. The Kings, however, chased down the total with ease, winning the match by 7 wickets.

In summary, the Karachi Kings have had the upper hand in their clashes against the Multan Sultans in the HBL PSL. Out of the eight matches played between the two teams, the Kings have won five, while the Sultans have won three. However, the Multan Sultans have been showing steady improvement and have the potential to turn the tables in their favor in the upcoming seasons.

In terms of individual performances, Babar Azam has been the standout player for the Karachi Kings, scoring heavily in their matches against the Sultans. On the other hand, Mohammad Rizwan has been the backbone of the Multan Sultans, putting in consistent performances with the bat and behind the stumps.

In addition to the individual performances, the team strategies and tactics also play a crucial role in the outcome of these matches. The Multan Sultans have been focusing on building a strong core of local players, while the Karachi Kings have been relying on their international stars to lead the charge. Both strategies have their advantages, and it will be interesting to see which team's approach prevails in the future.

In conclusion, the clashes between the Multan Sultans and Karachi Kings have been some of the most exciting and closely contested matches in the HBL PSL tournament. While the Kings have had the upper hand in their head-to-head record, the Sultans have shown that they are a team on the rise and have the potential to turn the tables in their favor. As the tournament continues to evolve and new players emerge, we can expect to see more thrilling encounters between these two teams in the future.



Note: This Information is till September 2021.