The Karachi Kings is a Pakistani professional cricket team based in Karachi. They are one of six teams that compete in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), a Twenty20 cricket league. The team was founded in 2015 and has made it to the playoffs in every season of the PSL. The Karachi Kings have a strong fan base and have consistently attracted large crowds to their home matches at the National Stadium in Karachi. Some notable players who have represented the Karachi Kings include Shahid Afridi, Babar Azam, and Imad Wasim.
Karachi Kings
| Full Name | Karachi Kings |
| Nick Name | Kings |
| Founded | 2015 |
| Ground | National Stadium, Karachi |
| Team Owner | Salman Iqbal |
| Captain | Imad Wasim |
| Coach | Johan Botha |
Karachi Kings Squad 2023
- Imad Wasim (Captain)
- Mohammad Amir
- Aamer Yamin
- Sharjeel Khan
- Qasim Akram
- Mir Hamza
- Shoaib Malik
- Haider Ali
- Matthew Wade
- Imran Tahir
- James Vince
- James Fuller
- Andrew Tye
- Tayyab Tahir
- Muhammad Akhlaq
- Irfan Khan
- Tabraiz Shamsi
- Mohammad Umar
ABOUT
Karachi Kings, abbreviated as KK, is a Pakistani professional Twenty20 cricket franchise that competes in the Pakistan Super League (PSL). The team is headquartered in Karachi, Pakistan’s provincial capital of Sindh. They compete in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), which is a Twenty20 cricket league. The team won the PSL championship in 2020.
Background
The Karachi Kings is a Pakistani professional cricket team based in Karachi. They were one of the six founding clubs in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), a Twenty20 cricket league, and were created in 2015. Salman Iqbal, CEO of ARY Media Group, owns the squad. The Karachi Kings have a significant fan base and have frequently drawn enormous crowds to their home matches at the National Stadium in Karachi.
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Karachi Kings Captains in All PSL Seasons
| No. | Nat. | Player | From | To | Mat | Won | Lost | Tie&W | Tie&L | NR | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Shoaib Malik | 2016 | 2016 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25.00 |
| 2 |  |
Ravi Bopara | 2016 | 2016 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 00.00 |
| 3 |  |
Kumar Sangakkara | 2017 | 2017 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| 4 | |
Imad Wasim | 2018 | present | 41 | 20 | 17 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 53.84 |
| 5 | |
Eoin Morgan | 2018 | 2018 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| 6 | |
Mohammad Amir | 2018 | 2018 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 00.00 |
| 7 | |
Babar Azam | 2020 | 2022 | 11 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.09 |
Karachi Kings Overall result in PSL
| Year | Pld | Won | Loss | Tie&W | Tie&L | NR | SR(%) | Position | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22.22 | 4/5 | Play-offs |
| 2017 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 | 3/5 | Play-offs |
| 2018 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 50.00 | 3/6 | Play-offs |
| 2019 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45.45 | 4/6 | Play-offs |
| 2020 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 58.33 | 1/6 | Champions |
| 2021 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45.45 | 4/6 | Play-offs |
| 2022 | 10 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.00 | 6/6 | League-stage |
| Total | 75 | 29 | 42 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 38.67% | 1 title |
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Karachi Kings Head-to-Head Record in PSL
| Opposition | Span | Mat | Won | Lost | Tie&W | Tie&L | NR | SR% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Islamabad United | 2016–present | 16 | 6 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37.50 |
| Lahore Qalandars | 2016–present | 13 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 65.38 |
| Multan Sultans | 2018–present | 10 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 64.28 |
| Peshawar Zalmi | 2016–present | 15 | 5 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Quetta Gladiators | 2018–present | 12 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 41.66 |
Most Runs by Batsmen of Karachi Kings in PSL History
| Nat. | Player | Years | Matches | Innings | Runs | Avg. | HS | 100 | 50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Babar Azam | 2017–present | 56 | 54 | 2055 | 44.67 | 90* | 0 | 21 |
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Colin Ingram | 2018–2021 | 28 | 26 | 613 | 30.65 | 127* | 1 | 2 |
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Ravi Bopara | 2016–2019 | 31 | 28 | 575 | 28.75 | 71* | 0 | 3 |
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Sharjeel Khan | 2020–present | 23 | 22 | 554 | 26.38 | 105 | 1 | 2 |
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Imad Wasim | 2016–present | 59 | 45 | 541 | 18.03 | 50 | 0 | 1 |
Most wickets by Bowlers of Karachi Kings in PSL
| Nat. | Player | Years | Matches | Wickets | Avg. | BBI | Econ. | SR | 4W | 5W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Mohammad Amir | 2016–present | 59 | 54 | 29.59 | 4/25 | 7.38 | 14.0 | 2 | 0 |
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Imad Wasim | 2016–present | 59 | 36 | 34.58 | 3/18 | 7.05 | 29.4 | 0 | 0 |
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Usman Shinwari | 2017–2019 | 27 | 35 | 24.65 | 4/15 | 8.50 | 15.2 | 2 | 0 |
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Sohail Khan | 2016–2017; 2019 | 19 | 22 | 25.09 | 3/23 | 8.19 | 18.3 | 0 | 0 |
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Umer Khan | 2019–2020 | 17 | 19 | 20.89 | 3/22 | 7.78 | 16.1 | 0 | 0 |
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FAQ
Who won the most PSL trophies?
Islamabad United is the most successful PSL team, having won two titles. Lahore Qalandars are the current champions, having won the 2022 season.
Who won PSL 7 Trophy?
Lahore Qalandars won their first PSL title with a 42-run victory over the defending champions, Multan Sultans.
Who is the most successful captain in PSL?
Sarfraz Ahmed, captain of the Quetta Gladiators, is the most successful captain, having won the most matches (29) in his career.
Is PSL successful?
“The PSL has grown into such a massive brand that we hold activities all year round, not just in Pakistan but also in other nations.” He claims that Pakistani talent adds value to the PSL and allows local cricketers to compete alongside foreign players.
Who is fastest 100 in ODI?
South African batsman AB de Villiers presently owns the record for the fastest ODI century, scoring it in 31 balls. Captain AB de Villiers batted brilliantly against the West Indies at the Wanderers Stadium, making 149 runs in 44 balls at a pace of 338.63.