KAR vs MUL Match Prediction: Who Will Win Today’s PSL Match?

Arnav Chopra

Karachi Kings vs Multan Sultans (Source: @KarachiKingsARY/X.com, @SalmanAsif2007/X.com)Karachi Kings vs Multan Sultans (Source: @KarachiKingsARY/X.com, @SalmanAsif2007/X.com)

In the third game of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025, Karachi Kings (KK) will go head-to-head against Multan Sultans (MS) at the National Stadium in Karachi. This evening encounter will be played on Saturday, April 12, 2025, from 8:30 PM IST.

The Karachi Kings' side have bagged the services of Australia's David Warner and New Zealand's Kane Williamson, with the former being awarded the captaincy responsibilities. The side finished fifth in the last edition, with four wins in ten games, and failed to qualify for the knockouts, missing out on a spot with just eight points to their name.

On the other hand, the Multan Sultans finished at the top of the table with 14 points in ten matches, after winning seven games. They went on to play the final against the eventual champions, Islamabad United, but lost the game by a margin of two wickets in the finale, in a tense encounter.

This year as well, they have a star-studded lineup, with Mohammad Rizwan set to continue as the side's skipper, after leading his side successfully in the previous editions. Moreover, England's David Willey and Iftikhar Ahmed will have a crucial role to play in this edition.

KAR vs MUL Predicted Top Performers

Player
Roles
Karachi Kings
David Warner
Batter
Aamer Jamal
All-rounder
Tim Seifert
Batter
Multan Sultans
Mohammed Rizwan
Batter
Iftikhar Ahmed
All-Rounder
Shai Hope
Batter

KAR vs MUL: Predicted Game Changers

James Vince

Karachi Kings' star batter, James Vince, is an experienced player, especially in the PSL, with 45 matches under his belt as he has managed to score 1166 runs in those games, at an average of 27.76, while striking at a decent 136.99. The English top-order batter has done well in the past and is expected to continue playing the same way in the upcoming edition, with much more stability in his career.

Especially in the last edition, he turned out for the Karachi side and played nine games to score 214 runs, while managing an average of 26.75, whereas his strike rate was just 121.59. With plenty of experience, Vince starts as a genuine run-scorer, plays some classy shots, and he could anchor the innings as well in tricky situations.

Usman Khan

Multan Sultans' Usman Khan was a revelation last year for the side, with an explosive season. He managed 430 runs last year in just seven matches, at an unbelievable average of 107.50, whilst the runs came at a strike rate of 164.12.

Usman, in those seven matches, managed to score two half-centuries and as many centuries to help Multan to the finale with his exploits with the bat, which helped them in many ways. With his canny batting abilities, Usman can take on the opposition right from the start by demonstrating his class with the bat, while he can also be aggressive in the middle by going against the spinners.

National Stadium, Karachi Pitch Report

The pitch at the National Stadium in Karachi is generally a proper batting surface where runs are scored in plenty. In 35 matches, the average first innings score comes out to be 177, while the side bowling first wins 74% of the games, where batting becomes easier as the match progresses.

Spinners generally get more favour from the surface, with 62% of wickets going their way, compared to 38% for the pacers in the last 10 matches at this venue in the PSL. The pitch is not expected to offer anything significant to the bowlers, whereas the batters will enjoy the true bounce and flat conditions, as the outfield is expected to be decently paced, where the ball will run quickly to the boundary.

KAR vs MUL Toss Prediction

With this being the first match of the PSL 2025 at this venue, the pitch is expected to stay true to its nature and provide a proper batting paradise in both innings. Therefore, the captain winning the toss will likely bowl first at this venue.

KAR vs MUL Predicted Score Today

1st Innings: 185-195

2nd Innings: 190-200

KAR vs MUL Win Probability

[Source: Crex App][Source: Crex App]

Fans shared their opinion on the CREX App, and Multan Sultans have been voted in majority to win the third PSL 2025 match against Karachi Kings.

OneCricket’s Prediction

While the Karachi Kings side have plenty of superstars, the Multan Sultans just have the right arsenal in their lineup and hence, are the favourites to earn a victory in this encounter.