PSL 2023, Match 14: KAR vs MUL | Fantasy Tips and Teams

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Karachi Kings and Multan Sultans square off against each other again in the space of 4 days in Match no.14 of the ongoing eighth season of Pakistan Super League (PSL) on a doubleheader Sunday, February 26, 2023, at the National Stadium in Karachi. The game is slated to begin at 2.30 PM (IST) and 2.00 PM (local time). Both sides met in Match no.11 on the 22nd, in which the Sultans defeated the Kings by just three runs.

Both teams have had a different start to their respective campaign. Imad Wasim-led Karachi Kings have played five games in this competition, winning just one and losing 4. They lost their opening three encounters against Peshawar Zalmi, Islamabad United, and Quetta Gladiators before securing their first win against Lahore Qalandars. However, they returned to losing ways in the last match against Multan courtesy of a blistering century from their skipper Mohammad Rizwan. With just 2 points and a net run rate of +0.364, they occupy the fifth position in the table.

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On the other hand, Rizwan's Sultan side has played 5 with four wins and just one loss so far in PSL 8. After losing their opening fixture against the Qalandars, the Sultans have now won 4 on the bounce against the Gladiators, the Zalmi, the United and the Kings. As a result, they are topping the table with 8 points and a positive NRR of 1.722.

Before the game begins, let us look at some of the important stats, the best players and the best-predicted teams for the fantasy contests of the match.


The surface in Karachi has been a belter so far as sides batting first have breached the 165-run mark on 6 out of the 8 occasions. The bowlers have had a tough time in the middle at the National Stadium. It will be the last game to be played at the venue in this edition of PSL.

Numbers at the ground (This Tournament)

Total Matches: 8
Matches won batting first: 5
Matches won batting second: 3

Average score batting first: 182
Average score batting second: 158

Average runs per over: 8.83
Average runs per wicket: 26


KAR vs MUL, Match 14: Head-to-Head

Both sides have clashed against each other 12 times in the history of PSL and its all even-stevens as Karachi and Multan have won 5 games each. 2 matches ended up in no result.

Head-to-Head (Overall)

Total Matches: 12
Karachi Kings won: 5
Multan Sultans won: 5
No Result: 2

Head-to-Head (Last Season)

Total Matches: 2
Karachi Kings won: 0
Multan Sultans won: 2


KAR vs MUL, Match 14: Probable Playing XIs

Karachi Kings Team News

No major updates

Karachi Kings Proboable Playing XI

Matthew Wade (wk), James Vince, Haider Ali, Shoaib Malik, Imad Wasim (c), Ben Cutting, Irfan Khan, Aamer Yamin, Mohammad Umar, Imran Tahir, and Akif Javed.


Multan Sultans Team News

No major updates

Multan Sultans Probable Playing XI

Shan Masood, Mohammad Rizwan (c & wk), Rilee Rossouw, David Miller, Kieron Pollard, Khushdil Shah, Carlos Brathwaite, Usama Mir, Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Ilyas, and Ihsanullah.


KAR vs MUL, Match 14: Top Five Picks

  1. James Vince (KAR): England international James Vince struck a brilliant 75 off just 34 with the help of 7 fours and 6 maximums in the last game against the same opposition, Multan. He is averaging 36.75 in 4 games and is the in-form batter.
  2. Shoaib Malik (KAR): Experienced campaign Shoaib Malik is the second-highest run-getter for the Kings in PSL 8 so far. The right-handed batter has hit 2 half-centuries in 5 innings at an average of 41.00. The veteran is always an ideal pick in this format.
  3. Mohammad Rizwan (MUL): There is just no stopping the skipper of Multan Sultans, Mohammad Rizwan. The prolific batter smashed his maiden century (110* off 64) in PSL last time out against Karachi. He is the leading run-scorer so far in this season and is going through a purple patch in the 20-overs format.
  4. Rilee Rossouw (MUL): South Africa international Rilee Rossouw has racked up the second-most runs after Rizwan so far in this edition. With 2 half-centuries and an average of 72.66 in 4 games, the left-handed batter is a good pick for this fixture.
  5. Abbas Afridi (MUL): Right-arm medium fast bowler Abbas Afridi leaked 55 runs in the last encounter against the Kings but picked up 2 wickets and is the second highest wicket-taker for his side so far this season. The pacer would want to come back stronger and deliver an econimical spell apart from picking up wickets.


KAR vs MUL, Match 14: Must picks for the match

Karachi Kings

  1. Shoaib Malik - 164 runs in 5 innings
  2. James Vince - 147 runs in 4 innings
  3. Imad Wasim - 5 wickets and 166 runs in 5 innings


Multan Sultans

  1. Mohammad Rizwan - 329 runs in 5 innings
  2. Rilee Rossouw - 218 runs in 4 innings
  3. Abbas Afridi - 10 wickets in 4 innings


KAR vs MUL, Match 14: Risky Picks

Karachi Kings: Irfan Khan, Mohammad Umar

Multan Sultans: Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Ilyas


KAR vs MUL, Match 14: Best Captain and Vice-captain choices

  1. James Vince (KAR)
  2. Mohammad Rizwan (MUL)
  3. David Miller (MUL)


KAR vs MUL, Match 14: Team for Head-to-Head Contests

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Wicketkeeper: Mohammad Rizwan
Batters: James Vince, Shoaib Malik, Rilee Rossouw, David Miller
All-rounders: Imad Wasim, Aamer Yamin
Bowlers: Mohammad Amir, Imran Tahir, Ihsanullah, Abbas Afridi

Captain: Mohammad Rizwan
Vice-captain Imad Wasim

KAR: 6 Players, MUL: 5 Players


KAR vs MUL, Match 14: Team for Winner takes all Contests

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Wicketkeepers: Matthew Wade, Mohammad Rizwan
Batters: David Miller, Rilee Rossouw, James Vince, Shoaib Malik
All-rounders: Ben Cutting, Imad Wasim
Bowlers: Abbas Afridi, Ihsanullah, Usama Mir

Captain: Rilee Rossouw
Vice-captain: James Vince

KAR: 5 Players, MUL: 6 Players