The seventh edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) will begin with a riveting encounter between two titans of the tournament- Karachi Kings and Multan Sultans. The match is scheduled on January 27 at 7:30 PM IST at the National Stadium, Karachi.
Karachi Kings will start their campaign under new leadership this time around. Captained by Babar Azam, Karachi will aim to begin the tournament on a positive note. The side boasts of experience that can come handy in today's clash against Multan Sultans.
On the other hand, Multan Sultans will step onto the field with the tag of defending champions. Led by Mohammad Rizwan, the side will aim to replicate last year's heroic performance. Shahnawaz Dahani was the highest wicket-taker in the previous season and adds weight to Multan's pace battery.
Match Details - Karachi Kings vs Multan Sultans, PSL 2022
Date: 27th January 2022
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Venue: National Stadium, Karachi
Broadcast: Sony Six, Sony Six HD, SonyLiV app and website
Pitch Report
The pitch at National Stadium, Karachi is a typical T20 wicket, supporting batters to a great extent. While the pacers will have a brief period of help in the early overs, spinners are likely to be tonked for runs. The average first innings score at the venue is 180.
Squads:
Karachi Kings
Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Amir, Chris Jordan, Imad Wasim, Sharjeel Khan, Mohammad Nabi, Lewis Gregory, Joe Clarke, Aamer Yamin, Umaid Asif, Tom Abell, Rohail Nazir (wk), Mohammad Imran, Mohammad Ilyas, Romario Shepherd, Qasim Akram, Faisal Akram, Talha Ahsan.
Multan Sultans
Mohammad Rizwan (c/wk), Rilee Rossouw, Imran Tahir, Sohaib Maqsood, Khushdil Shah, Shahnawaz Dahani, Shan Masood, Tim David, Odean Smith, Rumman Raees, Asif Afridi, Anwar Ali, Rovam Powell, Imran Khan, Abbas Afridi, Amir Azmat, Blessing Muzarabani, Ihsanullah.
Probable Playing XI:
Karachi Kings
Babar Azam (c), Sharjeel Khan, Joe Clarke, Imad Wasim, Lewis Gregory, Mohammad Nabi, Aamer Yamin, Mohammad Imran, Umaid Asif, Mohammad Amir, Talha Ahsan
Multan Sultans
Mohammad Rizwan (c/wk), Shan Masood, Sohaib Maqsood, Rilee Rossouw, Khushdil Shah, Tim David, Odean Smith, Abbas Afridi, Imran Khan, Imran Tahir, Shahnawaz Dahani
CE Fantasy XI
Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan ©, Joe Clarke, Sohaib Maqsood, Tim David, Mohammad Nabi, Khushdil Shah, Shahnawaz Dahani, Mohammad Imran, Imran Tahir, Imad Wasim.