WEBDESK: The third match of Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 will see a high-energy face-off as Karachi Kings vs Multan Sultans takes center stage. The match will take place on Saturday in Karachi at the National Bank Stadium.
David Warner, the newly appointed captain of Karachi Kings, is focused on setting the tone with a win. Speaking to the media, Warner shared that his “immediate focus is to win the opening game” and bring positive energy to the squad. He skipped the pre-tournament press conference with all the captains because he wanted to spend more time getting to know his team.
“The weather is hot, but we’ve trained well. The pitch looks familiar to what we see in Australia. That’s a good sign,” Warner said.
Karachi Kings had a disappointing 2024 season, finishing fifth on the table. With a fresh setup and a new look with Warner’s leadership, they will be looking to turn things around and win the PSL this season.
On the other hand, Multan Sultans, led by Mohammad Rizwan, are coming off a strong campaign from last season where they finished as runners-up. The team is packed with talent and experience, and they’ll be aiming to continue their winning momentum.
They will be hoping to go one step further and lift the trophy after reaching the final in each of the previous 3 seasons.
The pitch in Karachi is expected to support batters early on, but chasing teams may have an edge. Past matches suggest that fielding first gives teams a better chance of winning. This makes the toss crucial in this Karachi Kings vs Multan Sultans clash.
Karachi Kings vs Multan Sultans Predicted Playing XI’s:
Karachi Kings:
David Warner (c), James Vince, Shaan Masood, Tim Seifert (wk), Khushdil Shah, Mohammed Nabi, Aamer Jamal, Abbas Afridi, Hasan Ali, Mir Hamza, Zahid Mahmood.
Multan Sultans
Mohammad Rizwan (c) (wk), Johnson Charles, Kamran Ghulam, Usman Khan, Tayyab Tahir, Iftikhar Ahmed, Michael Bracewell, David Willey, Chris Jordan, Usama Mir, Mohammad Hasnain.
As the Karachi Kings vs Multan Sultans match approaches, PSL fans are buzzing with excitement. With David Warner eager to make a mark and Rizwan aiming to maintain his side’s consistency, this encounter promises fireworks.
Players to watch
Karachi Kings: Tim Seifert has had an incredible T20I series against Pakistan where he showcased his destructive batting and will be looking to give similar performances in the Karachi Kings vs Multan Sultans game. Seifert will enjoy the ground in Karachi as well, where he has all the freedom to play his shots.
Multan Sultans: Usama Mir was the highest wicket taker in the last season and proved that he can be effective on the tracks that do not generally support the spinners as much. He will be the bowler who could get the breakthroughs in the middle for his team.
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