Multan Sultans’ 11-run win on 19 Apr 2026 in Karachi gives them an 8-7 lead in the Karachi Kings vs Multan Sultans head to head. The other two of the 17 PSL meetings since 10 Mar 2018 ended in a tie and a no result.
This Karachi vs Multan page breaks the rivalry down by season, player, total and ground. One trend stands out: the side batting first has won twice as often as the chasing side.
Karachi vs Multan: who leads and when
Karachi Kings made the better start, winning the first meeting in Dubai in 2018 by 63 runs and both games in 2019. Multan then took over. From 2020 to 2024 they won seven times and lost only twice, including a clean sweep in 2022 and again in 2024.
Karachi struck back in 2025 with two wins, the second a crushing 87-run victory at Lahore, their biggest in this fixture. Multan replied with the 2026 win at Karachi.
Batting first is the clear pattern. Sides batting first have 10 wins to the chasers’ 5, and first innings average 179. Venue has mattered as well: Multan are 3-0 at the Multan Cricket Stadium, while the National Stadium Karachi is split 3-3 across 7 meetings.
Karachi Kings vs Multan Sultans Head to Head Record
| Matches | Karachi Kings won | Multan Sultans won | Tied | No result | First meeting | Latest meeting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 7 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 10 Mar 2018 | 19 Apr 2026 |
Karachi vs Multan Results by Season
| Season | Matches | Karachi Kings won | Multan Sultans won | Tied/NR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2019 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most Runs in Karachi Kings vs Multan Sultans Matches
| Batter | M | Inns | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammad Rizwan Multan Sultans | 10 | 10 | 513 | 110* | 73.29 | 139.40 | 2 | 3 |
| Babar Azam Karachi Kings | 9 | 9 | 425 | 90* | 60.71 | 126.11 | 0 | 5 |
| Shan Masood Multan Sultans | 9 | 9 | 286 | 61 | 31.78 | 133.64 | 0 | 2 |
| JM Vince Karachi Kings | 6 | 6 | 280 | 101 | 56.00 | 197.18 | 1 | 2 |
| Khushdil Shah Multan Sultans | 9 | 9 | 144 | 44* | 28.80 | 119.01 | 0 | 0 |
| LS Livingstone Karachi Kings | 2 | 2 | 135 | 82 | 135.00 | 158.82 | 0 | 2 |
| Sharjeel Khan Karachi Kings | 6 | 6 | 130 | 43 | 21.67 | 128.71 | 0 | 0 |
| Imad Wasim Karachi Kings | 8 | 8 | 128 | 46* | 42.67 | 170.67 | 0 | 0 |
| Usman Khan Multan Sultans | 3 | 3 | 126 | 106* | 63.00 | 157.50 | 1 | 0 |
| JM Clarke Karachi Kings | 3 | 3 | 120 | 54 | 40.00 | 151.90 | 0 | 1 |
Most Wickets in Karachi vs Multan Games
| Bowler | M | Inns | Wkts | Best | Avg | Econ | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imran Tahir Multan Sultans | 6 | 6 | 10 | 3/16 | 15.60 | 7.09 | 0 |
| Mohammad Amir Karachi Kings | 7 | 7 | 9 | 4/25 | 21.78 | 7.30 | 0 |
| Imad Wasim Karachi Kings | 11 | 11 | 8 | 2/14 | 30.50 | 6.78 | 0 |
| Usman Shinwari Karachi Kings | 3 | 3 | 6 | 4/15 | 10.67 | 6.00 | 0 |
| Khushdil Shah Karachi Kings | 3 | 3 | 6 | 3/35 | 15.67 | 7.83 | 0 |
| Umer Khan Karachi Kings | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3/22 | 10.60 | 5.89 | 0 |
| Mohammad Nabi Karachi Kings | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3/14 | 14.80 | 6.00 | 0 |
| Sohail Tanvir Multan Sultans | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3/25 | 20.40 | 6.80 | 0 |
| Mir Hamza Karachi Kings | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2/15 | 26.20 | 8.10 | 0 |
| Mohammad Ilyas Multan Sultans | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3/27 | 29.20 | 9.12 | 0 |
Highest individual scores
| Batter | Score | Balls | 4s | 6s | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammad Rizwan Multan Sultans | 110* | 64 | 10 | 4 | 22 Feb 2023 |
| Usman Khan Multan Sultans | 106* | 59 | 10 | 5 | 3 Mar 2024 |
| Mohammad Rizwan Multan Sultans | 105* | 63 | 9 | 5 | 12 Apr 2025 |
| JM Vince Karachi Kings | 101 | 43 | 14 | 4 | 12 Apr 2025 |
| Babar Azam Karachi Kings | 90* | 60 | 13 | 1 | 27 Feb 2021 |
Best bowling figures
| Bowler | Figures | Overs | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Usman Shinwari Karachi Kings | 4/15 | 4 | 4 Mar 2019 |
| Mohammad Amir Karachi Kings | 4/25 | 4 | 15 Feb 2019 |
| Mohammad Nabi Karachi Kings | 3/14 | 4 | 1 May 2025 |
| Imran Tahir Multan Sultans | 3/16 | 4 | 27 Jan 2022 |
| Shoaib Malik Karachi Kings | 3/16 | 3.3 | 26 Feb 2023 |
Highest Team Totals in Karachi vs Multan
| Team | Total | Overs | Against | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karachi Kings | 236/6 | 19.2 | Multan Sultans | National Stadium Karachi, Karachi | 12 Apr 2025 |
| Multan Sultans | 234/3 | 20 | Karachi Kings | National Stadium Karachi, Karachi | 12 Apr 2025 |
| Multan Sultans | 207/7 | 20 | Karachi Kings | National Stadium Karachi, Karachi | 19 Apr 2026 |
| Karachi Kings | 204/4 | 20 | Multan Sultans | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 1 May 2025 |
| Karachi Kings | 198/3 | 18.5 | Multan Sultans | National Stadium Karachi, Karachi | 27 Feb 2021 |
Lowest totals
| Team | Total | Overs | Against | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multan Sultans | 101 | 16.3 | Karachi Kings | National Stadium Karachi, Karachi | 26 Feb 2023 |
| Multan Sultans | 117 | 16.1 | Karachi Kings | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 1 May 2025 |
| Multan Sultans | 125 | 19.4 | Karachi Kings | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai | 10 Mar 2018 |
| Karachi Kings | 134 | 17 | Multan Sultans | Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan | 28 Feb 2020 |
| Karachi Kings | 196 | 19.4 | Multan Sultans | National Stadium Karachi, Karachi | 19 Apr 2026 |
Biggest wins
| Result | Format | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karachi Kings won by 87 runs | T20 | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 1 May 2025 |
| Karachi Kings won by 66 runs | T20 | National Stadium Karachi, Karachi | 26 Feb 2023 |
| Karachi Kings won by 63 runs | T20 | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai | 10 Mar 2018 |
| Karachi Kings won by 7 wickets | T20 | National Stadium Karachi, Karachi | 27 Feb 2021 |
| Multan Sultans won by 7 wickets | T20 | National Stadium Karachi, Karachi | 27 Jan 2022 |
| Multan Sultans won by 7 wickets | T20 | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 16 Feb 2022 |
Most player of the match awards
| Player | Awards |
|---|---|
| Babar Azam Karachi Kings | 2 |
| Mohammad Rizwan Multan Sultans | 2 |
| JM Vince Karachi Kings | 2 |
| Shahid Afridi Karachi Kings | 1 |
| LS Livingstone Karachi Kings | 1 |
| Usman Shinwari Karachi Kings | 1 |
Grounds where they have met most
| Ground | Matches | Karachi Kings won | Multan Sultans won |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Stadium Karachi | 7 | 3 | 3 |
| Multan Cricket Stadium | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Gaddafi Stadium | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Dubai International Cricket Stadium | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Latest Karachi Kings vs Multan Sultans Results
| Date | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 19 Apr 2026 | National Stadium Karachi, Karachi | Multan Sultans won by 11 runs |
| 1 May 2025 | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | Karachi Kings won by 87 runs |
| 12 Apr 2025 | National Stadium Karachi, Karachi | Karachi Kings won by 4 wickets |
| 3 Mar 2024 | National Stadium Karachi, Karachi | Multan Sultans won by 20 runs |
| 18 Feb 2024 | Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan | Multan Sultans won by 55 runs |
| 26 Feb 2023 | National Stadium Karachi, Karachi | Karachi Kings won by 66 runs |
| 22 Feb 2023 | Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan | Multan Sultans won by 3 runs |
| 16 Feb 2022 | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | Multan Sultans won by 7 wickets |
| 27 Jan 2022 | National Stadium Karachi, Karachi | Multan Sultans won by 7 wickets |
| 10 Jun 2021 | Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi | Multan Sultans won by 12 runs |
Rizwan, Babar and the leading players
Mohammad Rizwan (Multan Sultans) stands out: 513 runs, 10 innings, average 73.29. He made the highest score in this fixture, 110* in 2023, added 105* in 2025, and has two match awards.
For Karachi, Babar Azam has 425 runs, averaging 60.71 with five fifties, and matches Rizwan’s two awards. JM Vince (Karachi Kings) has scored fastest among the main batters, at 197.18, and his 101 off 43 balls helped Karachi chase 234/3 in Apr 2025, the top successful chase between these sides.
Imran Tahir (Multan) has the most wickets, 10 at 15.60. Mohammad Amir is Karachi’s leader with 9. Usman Shinwari’s 4/15 for Karachi in 2019 is the best spell.
Biggest totals, collapses and wide margins
The Apr 2025 game at Karachi is the run feast of this rivalry: Multan made 234/3, and Karachi’s 236/6 in 19.2 overs won it by 4 wickets. Four of the five highest totals have come in the 2025 and 2026 seasons.
At the other end, Multan were bowled out for 101 at Karachi in Feb 2023, the lowest total here, and lost by 66 runs. All three of the widest run margins belong to Karachi. Multan’s biggest wins are two 7-wicket chases in 2022.
For the full franchise records, see Karachi Kings PSL stats and the Multan Sultans page. Related rivalries include Karachi Kings vs Peshawar Zalmi.
Questions about Karachi Kings vs Multan Sultans
Which side leads the Karachi Kings vs Multan Sultans head to head?
Multan, by 8 wins to 7 over 17 PSL games. The other two produced a tie and a no result.
Who won the last Karachi vs Multan match?
Multan Sultans won it by 11 runs in Apr 2026, posting 207/7 and dismissing Karachi for 196.
Who has the top run tally in Karachi vs Multan games?
Multan’s Mohammad Rizwan, with 513 including two hundreds. Babar Azam of Karachi Kings has 425.
Which team posted the biggest total in Karachi vs Multan games?
Karachi Kings made 236/6 in 19.2 overs at Karachi on 12 Apr 2025, chasing Multan’s 234/3. Rizwan’s 110* in 2023 is the best individual innings.
Should teams bat first in Karachi vs Multan matches?
The record says yes: 10 wins batting first, only 5 chasing. Scores are high too, with first innings averaging 179.
Source: ball-by-ball match data from Cricsheet.org (ODC-BY). See how we compile these records.