KK vs MS Match Preview
The Karachi Kings have struggled to get going so far and have managed to win just 1 of the 5 matches that they have played so far.
The opening pair of James Vince and Matthew Wade finally managed to give their team a good start in the last match, putting up an opening stand of 72 runs. The former scored a superb 75 of just 34 deliveries and will be looking to put up a similar performance here.
The team will depend on Shoaib Malik as well as Imad Wasim to score some runs in the middle order. Haider Ali has played just 1 good inning so far but has struggled in the rest of the matches while the form of all-rounder Ben Cutting remains a cause of concern too.
It is a similar story in the bowling department too, as none of the bowlers have been consistently able to trouble the opposition batsmen.
Mohammad Rizwan has been in a belligerent mood for the Multan Sultans this season, scoring 3 half-centuries and an excellent century in the 5 matches played so far, and is the top-scorer for his team. Shan Masood seemed to be struggling a bit at the start of the season but played scored a quick half-century in the last game, which should help him regain some confidence.
The team has some of the biggest hitters in white-ball cricket in the form of Rilee Rossouw, David Miller, and Kieron Pollard and that should allow them to score big totals on any ground. The young seamers, Ihsanullah and Abbas Afridi have done a brilliant job for the team, picking up 22 wickets between them.
Weather Report
The weather is expected to be warm and humid with a temperature of around 29 degrees Celcius.
Pitch Report
The pitch at Karachi is excellent to bat on as demonstrated during the last few matches. The average first-inning score here is around 180 which can be quite difficult to chase under pressure. The spin bowlers are unlikely to get any help from this surface, but the quicker bowlers will enjoy the bounce on offer here.
Notable stats
Ihsanullah’s Excellent Bowling
Ihsanullah has been the find of the season for the Multan Sultans. In his 5 outings, Ihsanullah has picked up 12 wickets at a strike rate of 9.83 and he also has a miserly economy rate of 5.54 runs per over.
Team News
There are no updates regarding injuries from either side.
KK vs MS Probable 11
KK Playing 11
- Imad Wasim (C)
- Ben Cutting
- Irfan Khan
- Aamer Yamin
- Mohammad Umar
- Imran Tahir
- Akif Javed
- Matthew Wade (Wk)
- Haider Ali
- James Vince
- Shoaib Malik
MS Playing 11
- Shan Masood
- Mohammad Rizwan (C)
- David Miller
- Rilee Rossouw
- Kieron Pollard
- Khushdil Shah
- Usama Mir
- Carlos Brathwaite
- Ihsanullah
- Abbas Afridi
- Mohammad Ilyas
Dream11 Prediction
We are backing the Multan Sultans to win this contest. Their batting, led by Mohammad Rizwan had been in excellent form and is capable of taking any bowling attack apart. The team also has some of the best all-rounders in the game, including Carlos Brathwaite and Kieron Pollard, who are capable of scoring quick runs lower down the order.
On the other hand, the Karachi Kings have struggled to perform and appear to be playing well below their capabilities at the moment.
Top Picks
Imad Wasim: Imad Wasim played an excellent knock of 46 in the last match but was unable to see his team through. In his last 10 appearances, Imad has scored 272 runs and has also picked up 9 wickets.
Rilee Rossouw: Rilee Rossouw can be a devastating batsman on his day, as he displayed in his performances against Peshawar and Quetta earlier this season. He has scored 383 runs in the last 9 matches at an incredible strike rate of 170.98.
Abbas Afridi: Abbas Afridi is one of the most consistent bowlers in the Sultans’ line-up and has picked up wickets in all 4 matches that he has played this season. He has a bowling strike rate of 8.3, making him a natural pick.
KK vs MS Dream11 Team 1
Keeper: M Wade, M Rizwan (C)
Batters: J Vince, S Malik, R Rossouw
All-rounders: I Wasim (VC), K Shah
Bowlers: U Mir, Ihsanullah, A Afridi, A Javed
