The defending champions Multan Sultans will begin their PSL 2022 campaign against Karachi Kings at the National Stadium, Karachi on Thursday. Multan Sultans will be led by Mohammed Rizwan and they will look to replicate their previous season performances.
Sultans have a balanced squad as they have players like Rovman Powell, Imran Tahir, Rilee Rossouw, and David Willey.
On the other hand, Karachi Kings will be led by Babar Azam and the talisman will look to get the best out of his players. The Kings had lost the Eliminator contest against Peshawar Zalmi in the previous season and they will look to go all the way in the seventh season of the PSL. Kings also have the services of players like Imad Wasim, Mohammad Nabi, and Mohammad Amir.
Karachi Kings Probable XI: Babar Azam (c), Sharjeel Khan, Joe Clarke (wk), Rohail Nazir, Mohammad Nabi, Lewis Gregory, Imad Wasim, Mohammad Imran, Mohammad Amir, Umaid Asif and Talha Ahsan/Faisal Akram.
Multan Sultans Probable XI: Mohammad Rizwan (c&wk), Shan Masood, Sohaib Maqsood, Rilee Rossouw, Tim David, Khushdil Shah, David Willey/Blessing Muzarabani, Imran Tahir, Imran Khan, Shahnawaz Dahani and Ihsanullah.
Match Details KAR vs MUL, PSL 2022, Match 1.
Date and Time: 27th January 2022; 7:30 PM IST.
Venue: National Stadium, Karachi.
Pitch: National Stadium, Karachi is well known to be a batting paradise and it is expected to be a high-scoring match.
Players to look out for:
Mohammed Rizwan, Rovman Powell, Imran Tahir, Rilee Rossouw, and David Willey will be the key players for Multan Sultans.
Babar Azam, Imad Wasim, Mohammad Nabi, and Mohammad Amir will hold the key for Karachi Kings.
Match Prediction: Karachi Kings will enter the contest as slightly favorites against Multan Sultans.
