The HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 will take place from April 11 to May 18, with 34 games to be contested across four grounds: Rawalpindi, Karachi, Lahore, and Multan. The tournament will start with Islamabad United vs Lahore Qalandars at Rawalpindi on April 11. All six teams, Islamabad United, Lahore Qalandars, Karachi Kings, Peshawar Zalmi, Quetta Gladiators, and Multan Sultans, will feature in a double round-robin format, and the top four will feature playoffs. The group stage would conclude on May 10, followed by playoffs, leading to the grand final in Lahore on May 18

PSL 2025: Multan Sultans vs Karachi Kings – Player Battles to Watch Out For

Match: Multan Sultans vs Karachi Kings
Date: May 1st, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM PKT
Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

Key Player Battles

Mohammad Rizwan vs. Hasan Ali
Multan skipper Rizwan is known for his calm starts, but experienced pacer Hasan Ali will be eager to remove him early and disrupt the momentum.

Usman Khan vs. Mohammad Nabi
Usman has been in strong form, but Nabi’s smart off-spin could prove tricky, especially if he bowls during the powerplay or middle overs.

Chris Jordan vs. David Warner
Two overseas players are pitted against each other. Jordan's death-over expertise may be tested by Warner's big-hitting if he remains till the end.

Iftikhar Ahmed and Abbas Afridi
Iftikhar is a big-hitter, particularly during the later overs. But Afridi's fast yorkers and slower deliveries might be instrumental in stifling the Sultans' finish.

Yasir Khan and Mir Hamza
Yasir can try to take charge of the first ten overs, but Hamza's left-arm swing at Lahore can provide early difficulties.

Multan Sultans Playing XI
Yasir Khan, Mohammad Rizwan, Usman Khan, Michael Bracewell, Iftikhar Ahmed, Chris Jordan, Kamran Ghulam, Tayyab Tahir, Usama Mir, Josh Little, Ubaid Shah

Karachi Kings Playing XI 
Tim Seifert, David Warner, James Vince, Muhammad Riazullah, Khushdil Shah, Irfan Khan, Mohammad Nabi, Aamer Jamal, Abbas Afridi, Hasan Ali, Mir Hamza