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KK vs MS Match 3 Statistical Preview: Key Stats, Records And Head To Head Ahead Of The PSL

Kaushik Kashyap

Karachi Kings will take on Multan Sultans in Match 3. [Source - PSL/x.com]Karachi Kings will take on Multan Sultans in Match 3. [Source - PSL/x.com]

Karachi Kings will take on Multan Sultans in the upcoming 3rd match of the 10th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) on Saturday April 12th. The big-ticket clash will take place at the National Stadium in Karachi.

Karachi Kings, who missed out on the playoffs last season, will be eager to change things this season. With David Warner  start strong with a win in front of their home fans in Karachi.

On the other hand, Multan Sultans have been the PSL’s most consistent team, reaching the final every season since 2021. However, they fell short to clinch the title in the last three finals and would like to go one step further this time with the same dominance and consistency.

KK vs MS Head To Head Overview

Karachi Kings and Multan Sultans have played each other in a total of 15 PSL games till date, where Multan have won 7 times, while Karachi Kings emerged victorious on 6 occasions with two other games finishing without any result.

Karachi Kings and Multan Sultans Probable Playing XI

Karachi Kings

David Warner (C), James Vince, Shan Masood, Tim Seifert (WK), Irfan Khan, Khushdil Shah, Aamer Jamal, Hasan Ali, Abbas Afridi, Adam Milne and Arafat Minhas.

Multan Sultans

Mohammad Rizwan (C & WK), Yasir Khan, Usman Khan, David Willey, Iftikhar Ahmed, Michael Bracewell, Chris Jordan, Joshua Little, Ubaid Shah, Mohammad Hasnain and Usama Mir.

Top Run-Scorers in KK vs MS

We are considering only the players present in the current squad.

Mohammad Rizwan - 419 runs

Mohammad Rizwan has been one of the most consistent batters in PSL in recent times. The keeper-batter has further enjoyed batting against Karachi where he has 419 runs at an average of 52.37 and sitting at the top of the highest run-scorer’s list in this fixture.

Shan Masood - 306 runs

Shab Masood finds himself second in the list of top scorers in KK vs MS fixtures. The southpaw has amassed a total of 306 runs at an average 30.60 across 10 innings in matches involving Karachi and Multan.

James Vince - 175

James Vince, who will be representing Karachi, has made 175 runs at a strike-rate of 160.55 in matches where these two sides met each other. As a result, he is placed third in the list of active top run-scorers in this fixture.

Top Wicket-Takers In KK vs MS

We are considering only the players present in the current squad.

Abbas Afridi - 4 wickets

Abbas Afridi holds the top spot in the list of highest wicket-takers in KK vs MS amongst the players currently present in both the sides. The pacer has scalped 4 wickets in three games he has played involving these two sides.

Chris Jordan - 4 wickets

Chris Jordan will be an important player for Multan Sultans this season, right from the first game against Karachi. The English international has taken 4 wickets against Karachi in the past and would look to add more in the upcoming fixtures this season.

Khushdil Shah - 4 wickets

Khushdil Shah is a genuine match-winner when it comes to the shortest format of the game. The star all-rounder has contributed both with the bat and ball, taking a total of 4 wickets in KK vs MS fixtures in the past.

KK vs MS Key Stats

Karachi Kings’ Key Records

  • David Warner, who will captain the Kings this season, is in great form as his T20 batting numbers in 2025 are - 373 runs, 53.3 average and 142.9 strike-rate.
  • Hasan Ali was the star with the ball for Karachi last season - 14 wickets, 21.21 average and 16 strike-rate.
  • Hasan Ali’s current form has been magnificent as well as he was the top wicket taker in recently concluded Pakistan's T20 domestic tournament - 4 matches, 13 wickets, 10.38 average and 7.38 strike-rate.
  • James Vince got dismissed only thrice in 9 matches inside the powerplay last year - 143 runs, 131.19 strike-rate in the first six overs in PSL 2024.
  • Irfan Khan was impressive in Karachi’s home matches where he was the batter in the entire season - 155 runs at an average of 38.75 and a strike-rate of 146.23.
  • Mir Hamza took 10 wickets at an impressive strike-rate of 15.10 for KK last season.
  • Abbas Afridi is a great addition in Karachi’s squad as the pacer has taken second highest wickets in PSL since 2023 - 36 wickets, 17.22 average and 11.39 strike-rate.
  • James Vince is the highest run-scorer in PSL matches in Karachi amongst the foreign players - 483 runs, 30.19 average and 135.29 strike-rate.

Multan Sultans’ Key Records

  • Usama Mir was the top wicket taker in last year's PSL - 24 wickets at an average of 15.88 and a strike-rate of 11.71.
  • Usman Khan was the highest run-scorer for Multan Sultans last year - 430 runs, 107.50 average and 164.12 strike-rate.
  • Mohammad Rizwan undoubtedly has been one of the most successful batters in PSL matches at National Stadium in Karachi - 674 runs, 51.85 average and 133.20 strike-rate.
  • David Willey was one of the best new ball options inside the powerplay last year - 8 wickets at a strike-rate of 18.75.
  • Mohammad Hasnain loves bowling in National Stadium in Karachi where he is the second top wicket taker in PSL history - 32 wickets, 17.88 average and 13.47 strike-rate.
  • Iftikhar Ahmed has been the most dangerous player during the death overs in PSL matches in Karachi - 246 runs, 7 dismissals, 217.70 strike-rate.
  • Moreover, Iftikhar was the best batter during the death overs last year as well - 222 runs, 55.50 average and 224.24 strike-rate.

Records Which Could Be Broken In KK vs MS Match 3 Of PSL 2025

  • Hasan Ali is five wickets away from equaling the record of highest wickets in PSL history.
  • Shan Masood is 24 runs away from completing 1500 PSL runs.
  • David Warner is 87 runs away from completing 13000 T20 runs.
  • Mohammad Rizwan is 97 runs away from completing 2500 PSL runs.