Karachi Kings vs Multan Sultans, PSL 2021: Match 9, Prediction- Who will win today’s match?

The Karachi Kings showed their dominance over the Quetta Gladiators to start their campaign in the 2021 edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL). The team played like the defending champions, chasing down 122 with more than six overs to spare. Even in their second game against Islamabad United, they looked set for consecutive victories after Sharjeel Khan smashed a jaw-dropping ton.

But they couldn’t defend 196 and lost by five wickets against Islamabad United. In their next match, Imad Wasim and Co would be up against the Multan Sultans in the first of Saturday’s doubleheader in Karachi. The Sultans, led by Mohammad Rizwan, on the contrary, lost both their games in the start and are placed at the bottom half. They would want to climb the ladder soon.

Pitch and Conditions

The pitch at the National Stadium has been a belter for batting and hence, a high-scoring match can, well and truly, be expected. Chasing should be the way forward as scores of even over 190 aren’t deemed safe. The temperature will be around 31 degrees Celsius with the humidity in the mid-30s.

Playing Combinations for KAR vs MUL

Karachi Kings

Sharjeel Khan, Babar Azam, Daniel Christian, Mohammad Nabi, Joe Clarke, Colin Ingram, Imad Wasim, Aamer Yamin, Mohammad Amir, Waqas Maqsood, Arshad Iqbal

Bench:  Danish Aziz, Qasim Akram, Noor Ahmad, Mohammad Ilyas, Zeeshan Malik

Multan Sultans

Mohammad Rizwan (C and WK), Chris Lynn, James Vince, Rilee Rossouw, Sohaib Maqsood, Khushdil Shah, Carlos Brathwaite, Shahid Afridi, Sohail Tanvir, Imran Tahir, Shahnawaz Dhani

Bench: Shan Masood, Sohail Khan, Mohammad Umar, Sohaibullah

Probable Top Performers for KAR vs MUL

Babar Azam– Karachi Kings

Babar Azam started with a failure in the Kings’ opening game against the Gladiators. But he is, slowly but surely, finding his rhythm. In the previous game against the United, he scored 62 runs off 54 balls and looked in impressive touch. The Sultans’ bowlers can’t afford to let him get his eyes in.

Mohammad Rizwan– Multan Sultans

Mohammad Rizwan became the Player of the Series in Pakistan’s T20Is against South Africa. He has now managed to carry forward the form to the PSL as well. The right-hander doesn’t go for extravagant shots. Rather, he prefers to put his head down and accelerate as the situation of the matches.

LAH vs MUL Head to Head

Overall

Played- 7 |KAR won- 4 | MUL won- 1 | N/R- 2

Average first innings score: 165 (6 matches in PSL 2021)

Record of chasing teams: Won- 6 | Lost- 0

Broadcast Details

Match timings – 03:00 PM local time, 03:30 PM IST

TV – Sony Sports Network

Live Streaming – SonyLIV

The prediction is for Karachi Kings to win the match.

Disclaimer: This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.