Karachi Kings Vs Multan Sultans, Match 1, Match Prediction- Who Will Win?

Preview

Karachi Kings Vs Multan Sultans: The Pakistan Super League is on its way, and there is a lot of talent to be on display yet again. The tournament opener is a blockbuster encounter with Pakistan’s top opening pair and captain-vice captain pair taking each other on. It is Babar Azam Vs Mohammad Rizwan in the Karachi Kings Vs Multan Sultans fixture. Multan Sultans are back to defend their title while Karachi Kings are waiting to get another title after lifting the trophy in 2020. Both sides have a strong set of all-rounders and two batters at the top who are at their peak, which could result in some heavy runs.

Match Details:

Match: Karachi Kings Vs Multan Sultans

Date: January 27th, 2022

Time: 19:30 PM IST.

Venue: Karachi

Weather Report

The weather is clear with temperatures in the high 20s and low 30s range. There is no rain in the forecast, allowing a full undisturbed Karachi Kings Vs Multan Sultans encounter.

Pitch Report

The pitch is fresh and could help batters. There will be some nice bounce and the surface is expected to allow quick runs for the batters. With dew a factor through Pakistan, chasing is the better option.

Karachi Kings Vs Multan Sultans Predicted Playing XI

Karachi Kings

Sharjeel Khan, Babar Azam (c), Joe Clarke (wk), Shahibzada Farhan, Tom Lammonby, Jordan Thompson, Lewis Gregory, Imad Wasim, Mohammad Ilyas, Umaid Asif, Mohammad Amir

Multan Sultans

Mohammad Rizwan (c & wk), Johnson Charles, Sohaib Maqsood, Rilee Rossouw, Tim David, Khushdil Shah, David Willey, Anwar Ali, Dominic Drakes/ Imran Tahir, Shahnawaz Dahani, Imran Khan

Key Players

Babar Azam

Babar Azam has been in the form of his life and is one of the star batters in the World. His side didn’t do as well as expected last season, and Babar Azam will want to fight back making use of his batting powers, to help win a title for Karachi. He will be up against a good friend of his and will want to get the better of him early in the tournament.

Mohammad Rizwan

Multan’s captain will be just as eager as his opposite number in a bid to get the better of his long-time opening partner in white-ball Cricket. Rizwan has seen some strong success in recent times but has faced his own set of struggles to get to where he is. He started with a lot of confusion around his batting performance, but has now made the opening spot his own, and will look to set games up solidly for his sides.

Team News

Both sides have a set of players on international duty due to the ongoing West Indies Vs England series. In their absence, the two sides will get to test their depth as they bring in some of their uncapped players. Both teams have some strong all-rounders, and the Karachi Kings Vs Multan Sultans fixture will see a match-up between two sides that have some new faces in a bid to build their squad depth.

Karachi Kings Vs Multan Sultans Match Tips

The two captains are safe picks as they can be expected to score well along with Mohammad Amir and his ability to pick up wickets. With dew a factor, the side bowling first stands the greatest chance of winning. Looking at form and bowling attack, Karachi has a slight edge, and the odds favor them a touch.