Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium buzzed with electric anticipation on May 1, 2025, as the Karachi Kings steamrolled the Multan Sultans by a jaw-dropping 87 runs in the HBL Pakistan Super League X. The Kings, led by a fiery batting lineup and a ruthless bowling attack, didn’t just win—they obliterated, sending the Sultans packing in a match that felt over before it even began.
Batting first after winning the toss, Karachi piled on 204 for 4 in their 20 overs. James Vince anchored the innings with a blistering knock, carving out runs with surgical precision. The Kings’ top order clicked like a well-oiled machine, spraying boundaries and lofting sixes while the Sultans’ bowlers scrambled for answers. Multan’s fielding didn’t help—dropped catches and misfields let Karachi’s total balloon past the 200-mark, a daunting ask on any pitch.
Chasing 205, the Sultans collapsed like a house of cards. Their batting lineup, usually a fortress, crumbled under Karachi’s relentless pace and spin. By the 16.1-over mark, Multan was all out for a measly 117. Karachi’s bowlers, sniffing blood, tore through the order—wickets tumbled, stumps flew, and the crowd roared. The Sultans’ campaign, already wobbling, ended in a heap, with two meaningless matches left to play.
The Kings’ victory wasn’t just big; it was historic. It marked their largest win by runs in PSL history, a stat that’ll sting Multan for seasons to come. David Warner, captaining Karachi, marshaled his troops with a grin, his strategy spot-on as the Sultans had no reply.
This wasn’t a contest—it was a demolition. Karachi’s dominance sent a message to the rest of PSL X: they’re here to win, and they’re not slowing down. Multan, meanwhile, heads to the drawing board, their season effectively over.