Mohammad Rizwan’s Century in Vain as Multan Sultans Lose PSL 10 Opener to Karachi Kings

Rizwan’s Heroics Not Enough as Karachi Kings Stun Multan Sultans in PSL 10 Opener

In a high-octane start to PSL 2025, Multan Sultans fell short despite a stunning unbeaten century from captain Mohammad Rizwan, losing to Karachi Kings by four wickets at the National Bank Stadium on Saturday.

🌟 Rizwan’s Record Knock

• Score: 105* off 63 balls

• Fours: 9

• Sixes: 5

Opting to bat first, the 2021 champions posted a commanding 234/3, largely thanks to Rizwan’s masterclass and a blistering cameo from *Michael Bracewell (44 off 17 balls)**.

Despite the massive total, dew, fielding lapses, and poor bowling execution cost the Sultans dearly.

“It was tough for bowling, the ball was getting wet,” Rizwan said post-match.
“Our execution wasn’t up to the mark… there were a few misfields and that hurt us.”

💥 James Vince’s Record Century Steals the Show

Karachi Kings’ opener James Vince responded with one of the most dominant innings in PSL history:

• Score: 101 off 43 balls

• Fours: 14

• Sixes: 4

• Century in: 42 balls (third-fastest in PSL history)

He was brilliantly supported by Khushdil Shah, who smashed 60 off 38 deliveries. Together, they built a 142-run partnership that formed the backbone of Karachi’s successful chase.

🏏 The Final Finish

Despite losing Vince and Khushdil in quick succession, the Kings held their nerve:

• At 222/6 in 18.3 overs, Muhammad Irfan Khan and Abbas Afridi kept their cool.

• The pair chased down the remaining 13 runs, sealing victory on the second delivery of the final over.

🔢 Match Summary

Multan Sultans: 234/3 (20 overs)

• Mohammad Rizwan 105*, Michael Bracewell 44*

Karachi Kings: 237/6 (19.2 overs)

• James Vince 101, Khushdil Shah 60

• Akif Javed 3-38 (MS)

⚡ PSL Records and Standings Update

• James Vince now holds the third-fastest century in PSL history, behind:

  1. Usman Khan (36 balls)

  2. Rilee Rossouw (41 balls)

• Multan Sultans sit at 4th in the PSL 10 table.

• Karachi Kings have climbed to 3rd.

🔜 What’s Next?

Multan Sultans will now face Quetta Gladiators on Wednesday, a team riding high after a dominant 80-run win over Peshawar Zalmi. With fielding and bowling under scrutiny, Rizwan’s squad must bounce back quickly to stay competitive.