'No learns, only wins': Karachi Kings take dig at Mohammad Rizwan's Multan Sultans

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Updated: Apr 14, 2025, 14:46 IST

Text Size

Small
Medium
Large

Karachi Kings launched their PSL 2025 campaign with a stunning victory, chasing down a 235-run target against Multan Sultans, fueled by James Vince's explosive 101. The Kings punctuated their win with a playful jab at Mohammad Rizwan's famous quote. Despite Rizwan's unbeaten century, Multan's total proved insufficient as Karachi's batting prowess secured a memorable win, leaving Multan searching for answers.

'No learns, only wins': Karachi Kings take dig at Mohammad Rizwan's Multan Sultans

ames Vince gets a hair dryer for his match-winning century in PSL

Karachi Kings successfully chased down a massive target of 235 runs against Multan Sultans in their Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 opener, led by James Vince's explosive century, and followed up their victory with a social media post mocking Multan's captain Mohammad Rizwan.
James Vince dominated the chase with a spectacular 101 off 43 balls, supported by Khushdil Shah's 60 off 37 balls and Tim Seifert's quick 32 off 16 balls. Karachi Kings completed the chase with four balls remaining, recording one of the highest successful pursuits in PSL history.

Poll

Do you think Karachi Kings can maintain their momentum throughout the PSL?

It depends on their key players' performanceNo, they will struggle in upcoming matchesYes, they have a strong squad

Following their victory, Karachi Kings posted a celebratory social media reel with the caption "No learns, only wins," taking aim at Rizwan's viral statement from early 2024 - "ya toh win hai, ya learn hai."

The post featured an AI-generated video of Vince and Khushdil dancing to Indian rapper J Star's song 'Hulara'.

Earlier, Multan Sultans had posted a formidable 234/6, anchored by Mohammad Rizwan's unbeaten century of 105 off 63 balls. However, his innings faced criticism for its slow start in the initial overs.
The Sultans were at 156/3 after 16 overs before Rizwan accelerated his scoring. Michael Bracewell provided late momentum with a quick 44 not out off 17 balls, but the total proved insufficient against Karachi's powerful batting display.
Vince's aggressive batting dismantled Multan's bowling attack, particularly targeting Abbas Afridi and Shahnawaz Dahani. The Kings required just five runs in the final over to secure their victory.
The match result left Karachi Kings among the teams with victories in the tournament, while Multan Sultans joined Lahore Qalandars and Peshawar Zalmi in suffering opening losses.

Get the latest IPL 2025 updates on Times of India, including match schedules, team squads, points table and IPL live score for CSK, MI, RCB, KKR, SRH, LSG, DC, GT, PBKS, and RR. Don't miss the list of players in the race for IPL Orange Cap and IPL Purple cap.

About the Author

TOI Sports Desk

The TOI Sports Desk excels in a myriad of roles that capture the essence of live sporting events and deliver compelling content to readers worldwide. From running live blogs for India and non-India cricket matches to global spectacles featuring Indian talents, like the Chess World Cup final featuring Praggnanandhaa and the Badminton World Championships semifinal featuring HS Prannoy, our live coverage extends to all mega sporting events. We extensively cover events like the Olympics, Asian Games, Cricket World Cups, FIFA World Cups, and more. The desk is also adept at writing comprehensive match reports and insightful post-match commentary, complemented by stats-based articles that provide an in-depth analysis of player performances and team dynamics. We track news wires for key stories, conduct exclusive player interviews in both text and video formats, and file content from print editions and reporters. We keep track of all viral stories, trending topics and produce our own copies on the subjects. We deliver accurate, engaging, and up-to-the-minute sports content, round the clock.

End of Article