Karachi Kings vs Multan Sultans Prediction: Multans lost one in six against Karachi

Karachi Kings and Multan Sultans are going head to head in the 19th Match of Pakistan Super League at National Stadium Karachi, Karachi East, Pakistan on 03 Mar 2024. Multans lost only one in the last six games against Karachi. Who will win this game of cricket?

With 2 victories in 5 games, Karachi Kings currently occupy the 5th position on the points table. The team desperately needs to win a couple more matches to enhance their chances of making it to the playoffs. Apart from Kieron Pollard and Shoaib Malik, the team's batting performance has not been consistent. Shan Masood and Tim Seifert were the opening batsmen in the previous match but failed to provide a solid start. Masood, in particular, has been struggling and has only averaged 16.5 runs in 5 matches. While there are quality batsmen in the middle order such as James Vince and Mohammad Nawaz, at least one of them will need to play a substantial innings in the upcoming match. In terms of bowling, Hasan Ali leads the wicket-taking charts with 8 wickets, but lacks support from the other bowlers. The seam attack will consist of Blessing Muzarabani and Anwar Ali, while Zahid Masood will be leading the spin attack.

Shan Masood(c), Tim Seifert(w), James Vince, Shoaib Malik, Kieron Pollard, Mohammad Nawaz, Irfan Khan, Anwar Ali, Hasan Ali, Zahid Mahmood, Blessing Muzarabani

The Multan Sultans have been the most successful team in the current season, winning 5 out of the 6 matches played. This has placed them at the top of the points table, and another victory will likely secure their spot in the playoffs. Reeza Hendricks has been in exceptional form as the leading run-scorer for the team, with 3 half-centuries and a total of 286 runs in 6 innings. Mohammad Rizwan and Iftikhar Ahmed have also made important contributions with the bat, while Usman Khan impressed in the last match with his score of 96 from 55 deliveries. The bowling has been a strong point for Multan, with Usama Mir and Mohammad Ali leading the wicket-taking charts with 13 scalps each, supported by Aftab Ahmed and Faisal Akram.

Mohammad Rizwan(w/c), Usman Khan, Reeza Hendricks, Tayyab Tahir, Iftikhar Ahmed, Khushdil Shah, Usama Mir, Aftab Ibrahim, Faisal Akram, Mohammad Ali, Shahnawaz Dahani

It is probable that the team winning the toss will choose to bowl first in Karachi where the pitch generally favors batting. Although there may be some movement for bowlers with a new ball, conditions typically improve as the ball ages, allowing batsmen to play their strokes. The team batting first will aim to score around 180-190 runs to create pressure on the opposition. Spin bowlers can anticipate some turn if they maintain the right line and length. The weather is expected to be clear with temperatures below 20 degrees Celsius.

Based on their performance this season, the Multan Sultans are considered the favorites to win due to their well-balanced team and strong bowling attack. It is recommended to place a bet on the Multan Sultans for the victory.