Vince, Khushdil Lead Karachi to Victory in High-Scoring Clash Against Multan

Karachi Kings 236 for 6 (Vince 101, Khushdil 60, Seifert 32, Akif 3-41) beat Multan Sultans 234 for 3 (Rizwan 105, Bracewell 44, Ghulam 36) by four wickets**

PSL 10 delivered an early blockbuster as Karachi Kings edged out Multan Sultans in a high-octane run-fest totaling 470 runs, registering the third-highest successful chase in the tournament’s history. It was a night dominated by the bat, featuring two blistering centuries and a record-breaking 142-run stand that tipped the scales in Karachi’s favor.

James Vince led the charge with a stunning 43-ball century—his 101 forming the spine of Karachi’s chase. He found the perfect ally in Khushdil Shah, who hammered 60 off 37 from No. 6, helping their side recover from a rocky 79 for 4 to overhaul Multan’s daunting 234 with just a few deliveries to spare.

Earlier, Multan had set the stage with a show-stopping innings of their own. Mohammad Rizwan remained unbeaten on 105 off 63, anchoring the innings with elegance and timing. He was well-supported by Michael Bracewell, whose 17-ball 44* added explosive momentum at the death. Kamran Ghulam also chipped in with a rapid 36 off 19 as Multan capitalized on Karachi’s erratic bowling, which included 22 extras.

David Warner’s brief, edgy stay ended in controversy after he was trapped lbw by Bracewell—a decision that could’ve been overturned had he opted for DRS. Tim Seifert added quickfire runs before falling to Akif Javed, who clocked the fastest ball of the match and finished with 3 for 41.

With the hosts struggling at 79 for 4, Vince and Khushdil took charge. Vince raced to a 23-ball half-century, effortlessly piercing gaps, while Khushdil found his rhythm and dismantled the bowling alongside him. A nervous Shahid Aziz was introduced in the 13th over, but it only allowed Karachi to gain further control.

Though Chris Jordan briefly pulled things back with accurate yorkers, he was taken apart in the 16th over for 21 runs, swinging the momentum fully back to the Kings. Vince finished his assault with a flurry of boundaries off Akif in the 17th, sealing his century and virtually ending the contest.

Though both set batters fell before the finish, the job was done. With just 14 needed and depth in the batting, Karachi held their nerve to wrap up an unforgettable victory and kickstart their campaign with flair.

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