Multan Sultans vs Karachi Kings Highlights, PSL 2025 Match 20
In the Pakistan Super League Match 20 of 2025 held in Lahore, the Karachi Kings rose to the occasion. It gave a splendid all-round performance as they obliterated the competition with an 87-run drubbing of the Multan Sultans. James Vince was 65 not out, and Khushdil Shah made a starry late cameo of 33 not out from just 13 deliveries as the Kings chose to bat and hammered 204 for 4 in their 20 overs. Within minutes, the match turned into a savage contest as the opener Seifert injected his team with a quick 22 off 11, and Warner blasted his 30 at the same pace. Here we will discuss Multan Sultans vs Karachi Kings highlights.
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Then the middle order punished the Sultans to breach the 200-run mark. Multan Sultans were never really able to set their feet in the chase. With figures of 3/14, Mohammad Nabi spun a web, while Khushdil Shah and Mir Hamza took 2 wickets each to dismantle the chase. Except Yasir Khan (26) and Kamran Ghulam (29), none offered any resistance, and the Sultans were eventually bowled out for 117 in 16.1 overs. This victory augurs well for Karachi Kings as it boosts their net run rate, thereby keeping them firmly on course for the playoffs.
Match Summary
- Karachi Kings – 204/4 (20 overs)
- Multan Sultans – 117 all out (16.1 overs)
- Result – Karachi Kings won by 87 runs
- Player of the Match: James Vince
Karachi Kings Innings
Batting
| Batting | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | ||
| Tim Seifert † | c Jordan b Ubaid Shah | 22 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 200.00 | |
| David Warner (c) | c Kamran Ghulam b Willey | 30 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 230.76 | |
| James Vince | not out | 65 | 45 | 5 | 2 | 144.44 | |
| Omair Yousuf | c Willey b Ubaid Shah | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 20.00 | |
| Irfan Khan | c Jordan b Campher | 40 | 33 | 2 | 3 | 121.21 | |
| Khushdil Shah | not out | 33 | 13 | 2 | 3 | 253.84 | |
| Extras | (lb 7, w 6) | 13 | |||||
| Total | 20 Ov (RR: 10.20) | 204/4 | |||||
Bowling
| Bowling | O | M | R | W | ECON | WD | NB |
| David Willey | 4 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 6.00 | 1 | 0 |
| Michael Bracewell | 1 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 24.00 | 0 | 0 |
| Ubaid Shah | 4 | 0 | 49 | 2 | 12.25 | 1 | 0 |
| Usama Mir | 3 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 9.00 | 0 | 0 |
| Curtis Campher | 4 | 0 | 27 | 1 | 6.75 | 1 | 0 |
| Chris Jordan | 4 | 0 | 46 | 0 | 11.50 | 3 | 0 |
Multan Sultans Innings
Batting
| Batting | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
| Yasir Khan | c Khushdil Shah b Aamer Jamal | 26 | 17 | 1 | 3 | 152.94 |
| Mohammad Rizwan (c) | c †Seifert b Abbas Afridi | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Usman Khan † | c Vince b Mir Hamza | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 16.66 |
| Kamran Ghulam | c Warner b Khushdil Shah | 29 | 25 | 2 | 1 | 116.00 |
| Curtis Campher | b Mohammad Nabi | 12 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 150.00 |
| Iftikhar Ahmed | c Aamer Jamal b Khushdil Shah | 8 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Michael Bracewell | b Mohammad Nabi | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 40.00 |
| David Willey | run out (Vince) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Chris Jordan | not out | 14 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 155.55 |
| Usama Mir | st †Seifert b Mohammad Nabi | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 16.66 |
| Ubaid Shah | c †Seifert b Mir Hamza | 14 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 140.00 |
| Extras | (lb 4, w 6) | 10 | ||||
| Total | 16.1 Ov (RR: 7.23) | 117 | ||||
Bowling
| Bowling | O | M | R | W | ECON | WD | NB |
| Mir Hamza | 2.1 | 0 | 15 | 2 | 6.92 | 1 | 0 |
| Abbas Afridi | 3 | 0 | 31 | 1 | 10.33 | 2 | 0 |
| Fawad Ali | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 13.00 | 1 | 0 |
| Aamer Jamal | 2 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 7.00 | 0 | 0 |
| Khushdil Shah | 4 | 0 | 26 | 2 | 6.50 | 2 | 0 |
| Mohammad Nabi | 4 | 0 | 14 | 3 | 3.50 | 0 | 0 |
Result
- Karachi Kings 204/4
- Multan Sultans (16.1/20 ov, T:205) 117
- Karachi Kings won by 87 runs
Conclusion
The command has been handed over to Multan Sultans by the Karachi Kings in Match 20 of PSL 2025, who completely taught them a lesson with bat and ball. A steady innings from James Vince, pitted against the late fireworks of Khushdil Shah and some impeccable bowling from Mohammad Nabi, led to a highly significant victory from a comfortable distance, 87 runs all in all. A good sign for Karachi’s playoff hopes and a second nail in the coffin for Multan, adding a little weight to the tournament.
FAQ’s
Who was the Player of the Match in Multan Sultans vs Karachi Kings, Match 20 of PSL 2025?
James Vince received the Player of the Match award for his unbeaten 65 runs off 45 balls, playing a crucial role in the Karachi Kings’ innings and helping them reach a total of 204/4.
What was the turning point in the match?
The turning point in Multan’s chase occurred when Mohammad Nabi took 3 wickets for just 14 runs, crippling the Sultans’ middle order and leaving them no chance to recover.
How did Khushdil Shah perform in the match?
Khushdil Shah delivered a brilliant all-round performance:
- Batting: 33* off just 13 balls (2 fours, 3 sixes)
- Bowling: 4 overs, 2 wickets for 26 runs
His cameo and bowling played a crucial role in Karachi’s dominant win.
