Karachi Kings

Karachi Kings
کراچی کنگز‬
Nickname(s) Dillon Ke Badshah (Kings of hearts)
Personnel
Captain Pakistan Imad Wasim
Coach South Africa Mickey Arthur
Owner Salman Iqbal
Team information
City Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
Colors
Founded 2015 (2015)
Home ground National Stadium, Karachi
Capacity 34,228
History
PSL wins 0
Official website: karachikings.com.pk

T20I kit

Karachi Kings (Urdu: کراچی کنگز‬‎; Sindhi: ڪراچي ڪنگز‎) KK is a Pakistani professional Twenty20 cricket team that competes in the Pakistan Super League. The team is based in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, Pakistan.[1] The team was formed in 2015, as a result of the formation of the Pakistan Super League by Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). The team's home ground is National Stadium. The team is currently captained by Imad Wasim,[2] and coached by Mickey Arthur, a former South African cricketer.[3] Rashid Latif was appointed as the Director of Cricket Operations on 26 September 2016 [4] In April 2017, Shahid Afridi became the president of the team.

The leading run-scorer for the side is Babar Azam,[5] while Mohammad Amir is leading wicket-taker.[6]

Franchise history

On 3 December 2015, the PCB unveiled the owners of five city-based franchises.[7] The Karachi franchise was sold to the ARY Media Group for US$26 million for a ten-year period making it the most expensive franchise in the tournament.[8] However, in 2017, new franchise Multan Sultans replaced Karachi Kings as the most expensive team in PSL history after the team was sold for US$41.6 million for an eight year agreement. [9]

2016 season

Ravi Bopara was the player of the tournament, as he played outstanding for the Kings with both bat and ball.

The Kings kicked off their campaign with an easy win against Lahore Qalandars at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, with Mohammad Amir taking a hat-trick.[10]

The King's only won one more match during the group stage of the tournament, finishing with two wins and six losses. They finished fourth in the league table however, above Lahore Qalandars with a better head-to-head record, and qualified for the league play-off stage.

Ravi Bopara replaced Shoaib Malik as the team captain ahead of the qualifier match against Islamabad United.[11] After being restricted to their lowest score of the tournament (111), Karachi were defeated by nine wickets in the 15th over and were eliminated from the tournament.[12]

2017 season

Kumar Sangakkara and Babar Azam joined Karachi for the second season of the PSL whilst Azhar Mehmood signed as a coach. Sohail Tanvir was traded for Chris Gayle of Lahore Qalandars during the off-season trade window.[13] During the 2017 PSL players draft, Karachi retained Shoaib Malik, Imad Wasim, Ravi Bopara, Mohammad Amir, Sohail Khan, Saifullah Bangash, and Shahzaib Hasan. The team added nine players to the squad, including Kieron Pollard, Mahela Jayawardena and Ryan McLaren.[14]

In their first game, Karachi Kings lost to Peshawar Zalmi by 7 wickets in one-sided affair that saw them post a target of just 118 in their 20 overs.[15] In the following game, against the Quetta Gladiators, the Kings failed to defend 160 and lost by 7 wickets yet again.[16] Even as the tournament progressed to Sharjah, the Kings continued their losing streak. Facing a loss this time to arch-rivals, Lahore Qalandars. The match was closely fought and a partnership of 101 runs between veterans Kumar Sangakkara and Shoaib Malik almost won it for the Kings. But in the end they fell short of the target of 180 by 7 runs.[17] But in the next game, against defending champions Islamabad United. the team finally managed to put themselves on the points table. The win came through the Duckworth-Lewis method as the Kings were ahead of the par score by 8 runs when returning rain forced to abandon the already 13-over match.[18] In their final game of the Sharjah leg, the Kings continued their winning streak to get past Peshawar Zalmi in a thrilling contest. Setting up a target of 175, the Kings had the Zalmis reduced to 69-6 before Shahid Afridi and Darren Sammy combined in a 70-run partnership that almost won the game for the Zalmis. However, the King's bowling prevailed in the end to give their team a 9-run victory.[19]

As the tournament moved back to Dubai, the Kings couldn't continue their winning streak and lost to table-toppers, Quetta Gladiators, by 6 wickets. Batting first, the Kings set a target of 155 runs, which they were unable to defend despite a 3-wicket-over from pacer Sohail Khan. This loss pushed the Karachi Kings to the bottom of the table once again.[20] However, in the next game, which had become a must-win for both participating teams, the Kings managed to prevail over the rivals Lahore Qalandars in a thrilling last-ball finish. Chasing 156, the team required 10 runs from the last two balls, which Kieron Pollard surpassed with back-to-back sixes to keep his team alive in the tournament.[21]

Karachi then had to protect their net run rate in the very next league match, against Islambad United, to qualify for the eliminator. In a rain-marred game, restricted to 15-overs-a-side, they were set a target of 124 by Islamabad and they had to score at least 111 runs to qualify for the eliminator. Gayle set the tempo through his blitzing knock of 44 off a mere 17 balls. The game was superbly finished by none other than Pollard himself on the second last ball of the match via a boundary. Gayle's knock and Pollard's finishing helped Karachi win this encounter against Islamabad.

Consequently, Karachi again faced Islamabad in the eliminator. In what proved to be a thrilling game, Karachi, batting first, scored a measly 126 getting all out in the process. Islamabad was set to win and qualify for the second play off. However, that was not the case as the second innings proved. The Karachi bowlers outshone the Islamabad bowlers with Muhammad Amir, Imad Wasim and Usama Mir each picking up three wickets. Islamabad were all out for a mere 82 runs, their lowest in the tournament and the second-lowest in the tournament's history.[22] Hence, the defending champions were knocked out and Karachi lived another day in the tournament and qualified for the second play-off.[23]

2018 season

Shahid Afridi joined the team as president and player for 2018.

On 7 April 2017 Shahid Afridi joined the team as president and player.[24] Mitchell Johson was replaced by Tymal Mills as he pulled out from the tournament a month before 2018 season. In their opening match of 2018 season, Kings ended the two-season losing streak against Quetta Gladiators by beating them by 19 runs.[25] In their next game, the Kings continued their winning form by beating defending champions, Peshawar Zalmi, in a closely fought game. Chasing a target of 132 runs, the team won with 2 balls and 5 wickets to spare.[26] Their next game was against arch-rivals, Lahore Qalandars.[27][28] Batting first, the Kings posted 159 for 9 on the board thanks to Bopara's unbeaten innings of 50 runs. In reply, Qalandars got off to a great start, and were 68 for 1 inside 6 overs, but 3 quick wickets from man of the match, Shahid Afridi, ensured a third consecutive win for his side as the Qalandars fell short by 27 runs.[29]. Kings got eliminated in the match second eliminator match played at Lahore on 21st March 2018 against Peshawar Zalmi.[30]

As the league progressed to Sharjah, the Kings' game against Multan Sultans was washed out due to persistent rain.[31] In the next game, against Islamabad United, the team's unbeaten run in the season was ended. Batting first, the Kings posted the highest target in Sharjah this year - 154 runs - before failing to defend it and losing the match by 8 wickets.[32]

Team identity

The team name and logo were revealed on 21 December 2015. The logo features a lion with Karachi Kings written below in white and gold colors. At the ceremony, team owner Salman Iqbal said that the logo and the theme of the team represents the true spirit and resilience of Karachi.[33] The team's primary jersey color is blue and gold. The jersey also incorporates the roaring lion logo in the bottom left of the shirt. AJ sports (a sports manufacturing company) is team's kit manufacturer.[34]

Bahria Town the largest real-estate developers and Investors in Pakistan and the largest private housing society in Asia is the title sponsor for the franchise.[35] Besides Bahria Town other sponsors are Summit Bank, The Arkadians, Oye Hoye, Pepsi, Brighto Paints and Shield Corporation Ltd. Naya Nazimabad is their official main principle partner for 2017 season.[36] Bridge power is platinum sponsor. Cotton & Cotton signed an agreement as their official apparel partner in December 2016. Vital tea is tea partner. Print media partner is Pakistan Observer. Titans is team's Memorabilia partner. The anthem of the team for 2017 season titled "Dhan Dhana Dhan Hoga Re" was sung by Shehzad Roy.[37][38] As for 2018 season, "De Dhana Dhan" is team's official anthem sung by Shehzad Roy.[39]

Film actors Fahad Mustafa, Humayun Saeed and singer Shehzad Roy are team's star ambassadors in 2018 season.[40]

Year Kit Manufacturer Front Branding Back Branding Chest Branding Sleeve Branding
2016 AJ Sports Bahria Town Summit Bank The Arkadians Oye Hoye Chips, K-Electric, Shield, Igloo Ice-cream
2017 Bridge Power Batteries Oye Hoye Chips, Shield, Tapal Tea
2018 Nurpur Brighto Paints, Imtiaz super market, Shield

Current squad

Karachi Kings
No. Name Nat. Birth date Bat Bowl Contract signed year Salary Notes
Batsmen
6 Joe Denly England (1986-03-16) 16 March 1986 R R Leg spin 2018 Overseas
16 Eoin Morgan England (1986-09-10) 10 September 1986 L R medium 2018 Overseas
24 Mukhtar Ahmed Pakistan (1992-12-20) 20 December 1992 R R leg break 2018 Replacement signing
41 Colin Ingram South Africa (1985-07-03) 3 July 1985 L R leg spin 2018 140,000 Overseas
54 Lendl Simmons West Indies Cricket Board (1985-01-25) 25 January 1985 R R medium fast 2018 Overseas
56 Babar Azam Pakistan (1994-10-15) 15 October 1994 R R off spin 2018 70,000
82 Colin Munro New Zealand (1987-03-11) 11 March 1987 L R medium 2018 Overseas
142 Khurram Manzoor Pakistan (1986-06-10) 10 June 1986 R R off break 2018 25,000
All-rounders
9 Imad Wasim Pakistan (1988-11-18) 18 November 1988 L slow L orthodox 2018 70,000 Captain
10 Shahid Afridi Pakistan (1980-03-01) 1 March 1980 R R leg spin 2018 140,000
11 Mohammad Taha Pakistan (2000-10-05) 5 October 2000 L Slow L orthodox 2018 10,000
42 Ravi Bopara England (1985-05-04) 4 May 1985 R R medium fast 2018 50,000 Overseas
96 David Wiese South Africa (1985-06-18) 18 June 1985 R R fast medium 2018 25,000 Overseas
97 Danish Aziz Pakistan (1995-11-20) 20 November 1995 L slow L orthodox 2018 Replacement signing
98 Hasan Mohsin Pakistan (1998-01-11) 11 January 1998 R R medium 2018 10,000
100 Luke Wright England (1985-03-07) 7 March 1985 R R medium fast 2018 50,000 Overseas
Wicket-keepers
16 Mohammad Rizwan Pakistan (1992-06-01) 1 June 1992 R — 2018 50,000
34 Saifullah Bangash Pakistan (1995-03-21) 21 March 1995 L — 2018
Bowlers
5 Mohammad Amir Pakistan (1992-04-13) 13 April 1992 L L fast 2018 140,000
7 Tymal Mills England (1992-08-12) 12 August 1992 R L fast 2018 Overseas
14 Usman Khan Pakistan (1994-05-01) 1 May 1994 R L medium fast 2018 25,000
22 Mohammad Irfan Pakistan (1995-05-15) 15 May 1995 L R fast 2018 10,000
23 Usama Mir Pakistan (1995-12-23) 23 December 1995 R R leg spin 2018 25,000
25 Mitchell Johnson Australia (1981-11-02) 2 November 1981 L L fast 2018 70,000 Overseas
201 Mushtaq Ahmed Kalhoro Pakistan (1978-12-10) 10 December 1978 R slow L orthodox 2018 Replacement signing
100 Tabish Khan Pakistan (1984-12-12) 12 December 1984 R R fast medium 2018 25,000

    Management and coaching staff

    Shoaib Malik.jpg
    Shoaib Malik was Karachi Kings' captain during the group stages of PSL 2016 but stepped down ahead of the eliminator. Ravi Bopara was his successor.
    Kumar Sangakkara bat in hand.JPG
    Kumar Sangakkara captained the side in 2017 season.
    Name Position
    Salman Iqbal (ARY Group) Owner
    Pakistan Shahid Afridi President[24]
    Pakistan Tariq Wasi CEO
    Pakistan Rashid Latif Director
    South Africa Mickey Arthur Head coach
    Pakistan Azhar Mahmood Assistant coach
    Pakistan Mohammad Masroor Fielding Coach
    Pakistan Asad Ali Physio
    Pakistan sikander bakht Analyst

    Captains

    No. Nat. Player From To Mat Won Lost Tie&W Tie&L NR %
    1 Pakistan Shoaib Malik 2016 2016 8 2 6 0 0 0 25.00
    2 England Ravi Bopara 2016 2016 1 0 1 0 0 0 0.00
    3 Sri Lanka Kumar Sangakkara 2017 2017 10 5 5 0 0 0 50.00
    4 Pakistan Imad Wasim 2018 2018 8 4 2 0 1 1 57.14
    5 England Eoin Morgan 2018 2018 3 1 2 0 0 0 33.33
    6 Pakistan Mohammad Amir 2018 2018 1 0 1 0 0 0 0.00

    Source: ESPNcricinfo, Last updated: 21 March 2018

    Result summary

    Overall result in PSL

    YearPldWonLossTie&WTie&LNRSR(%)PositionSummary
    2016 92700022.224/5Play-offs
    2017 105500050.003/5Play-offs
    2018 105400145.453/6Play-offs
    Total 31121700140.00-0 Titles

    Source: ESPNcricinfo, Last updated: 21 March 2018

    Head-to-head record

    OppositionSpanMatWonLostTie&WTie&LNRSR%
    Islamabad United2016–present94500044.44
    Lahore Qalandars2016-presnt64101066.67
    Multan Sultans2018–present210001100.00
    Peshawar Zalmi2016–present82600025.00
    Quetta Gladiators2018–present61500016.67

    Source: ESPNcricinfo, Last updated: 21 March 2018

    Statistics

    Most runs

    Nat. Player From To Matches Innings Runs Average HS 100 50
    Pakistan Babar Azam 2017 present 22 21 693 36.47 66 0 6
    England Ravi Bopara 2016 present 29 26 571 30.05 71* 0 3
    Pakistan Shoaib Malik 2016 2017 19 19 359 22.43 51* 0 1
    England Joe Denly 2018 present 12 11 323 32.30 79* 0 3
    South Africa Colin Ingram 2018 present 12 11 243 34.71 68* 0 1

    Source: ESPNcricinfo, Last updated: 21 March 2018

    Most wickets

    Nat. Player From To Matches Overs Wickets Average BBI 4w 5w
    Pakistan Mohammad Amir 2016 present 28 97.2 26 25.57 3/7 0 0
    Pakistan Usman Khan 2017 present 18 58.1 22 20.72 4/17 1 0
    Pakistan Sohail Khan 2016 2017 14 49.2 20 18.00 3/23 0 0
    Pakistan Usama Mir 2016 present 17 57.5 18 27.00 3/24 0 0
    Pakistan Imad Wasim 2016 present 26 70.2 17 28.82 3/18 0 0

    Source: ESPNcricinfo, Last Updated: 21 March 2018

    See also

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