Karachi Kings vs MULTAN SULTAN — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
MPL • Karachi Kings won the match by 17 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of MPL, Karachi Kings took on MULTAN SULTAN on Dec 28, 2025, 05:18 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Karachi Kings won the match by 17 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 324 runs and 17 wickets fall between Karachi Kings (170/9 in 20.0 overs) and MULTAN SULTAN (154/8 in 20.0 overs).
2. Karachi Kings Innings Breakdown (170/9)
Batting in the first innings, Karachi Kings finished on 170/9 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 8.50 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Karachi Kings accumulated 49 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. Masood spearheaded the batting effort with 46 runs off 43 balls (including 3 fours and 0 sixes at a strike rate of 107.0). Valuable middle-order support came from D Warner, who contributed 27 runs off 21 deliveries, while Khushdil added 19 (9b). With the ball in the first innings, F Akram led the bowling figures with 3/22 in 3.0 overs (economy 7.33), assisted by D Willey (3/35 in 4.0 overs).
3. MULTAN SULTAN Chase & Second Innings Summary (154/8)
Pursuing a target of 171 runs for victory, MULTAN SULTAN recorded 154/8 in 20.0 overs at a scoring rate of 7.70 runs per over. YASIR KHAN anchored the chase for MULTAN SULTAN with 38 runs from 23 balls (2 fours, 4 sixes, strike rate 165.2), alongside M RIZWAN who chipped in with 33 off 32 balls. Defending the total, Abbas Afridi delivered a key spell of 3/32 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 8.00, while A Minhas finished with 2/19 (4.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by M RIZWAN and YASIR KHAN (MULTAN SULTAN), who combined for 71 runs off 51 balls. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Abbas Afridi (Karachi Kings) topped the match rankings with 166.0 total points, followed closely by A Minhas (143.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Abbas Afridi.