James Vince’s unbeaten 65 and Mohammad Nabi’s 3-wicket haul powered Karachi Kings to a commanding 87-run victory over Multan Sultans, eliminating them from the tournament.
Karachi Kings Hammer Multan Sultans by 87 Runs to Seal Tournament Exit for Sultans
Karachi Kings delivered a dominant performance to eliminate Multan Sultans with a thumping 87-run win in Lahore. Led by James Vince’s classy unbeaten 65 and Mohammad Nabi’s clinical 3 for 14, the Kings posted a daunting 204 for 4 before bowling the Sultans out for just 117.
Despite Multan’s objections, the match was moved from their home ground to Lahore. However, venue change proved irrelevant against Karachi’s clinical execution. The Kings’ batting unit was fired up early, with David Warner launching an explosive cameo—30 off 13 balls—that set the tone for the innings. Though Warner fell to David Willey, his aggression destabilized the Sultans’ bowling plans.
Vince then partnered with Irfan Khan, who added a valuable 40, to steady the middle overs. Their 78-run stand in 56 balls set up a late-innings onslaught. A key turning point came in the 17th over when Usama Mir dropped Vince on 50—a costly mistake that paved the way for more punishment. Khushdil Shah’s blistering unbeaten 33 off 13 balls added 45 runs in the final 14 deliveries, pushing the total past 200.
In response, Multan Sultans never looked in contention. Mohammad Rizwan fell for a duck in the second over, while Usman Khan and Yasir Khan failed to build momentum. Despite Curtis Campher’s attempt to salvage the chase with a flurry of boundaries, the collapse was inevitable.
Sultans crumbled from 76 for 4 to 90 for 9, losing five wickets for just 14 runs. Mohammad Nabi was the chief destroyer, snatching two wickets in two balls and finishing with figures of 3 for 14. Mir Hamza wrapped up the innings by dismissing Ubaid Shah, ending a lackluster campaign for the Sultans.
Score Summary:
Karachi Kings: 204/4 in 20 overs (Vince 65*, Irfan 40, Ubaid 2-49)
Multan Sultans: 117 all out in 15.3 overs (Ghulam 29, Nabi 3-14, Hamza 2-15)