Kane Williamson to completely ditch Karachi Kings? Kiwi star’s PSL 2025 status revealed

New Zealand batter Kane Williamson is set to join Karachi Kings in the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 season after missing the early part of the tournament. The former Kiwi captain was unavailable for the initial matches due to his commentary commitments in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.

Kane Williamson is one of the notable players absent from the IPL 2025 season. The New Zealand batting star was selected by Karachi Kings in the PSL 10 draft. However, Williamson missed the team's opening match. The veteran batter will also be unavailable for the next four games of the T20 tournament.

Kane Williamson Set to Join Karachi Kings for PSL 2025 on...

According to a report by CricketPakistan.com, Kane Williamson is set to join Karachi Kings in the Pakistan Super League 2025 season very soon. The New Zealand batter is expected to arrive in Pakistan on April 23 or 24 and is likely to miss at least four more games.

"A source from the Kings’ management confirmed the right-hander’s expected arrival in Pakistan on April 23 or 24," the report read.

Karachi Kings have signed Pakistan U19 captain Saad Baig as a partial replacement. Baig made his debut with the squad during the Kings' match against Multan Sultans.

Kane Williamson Went Unsold at the IPL 2025 Mega-Auction

Kane Williamson had a successful career in IPL for ten seasons, from 2015 to 2024. However, he went unsold at the most recent mega-auction.

Williamson led SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) to the IPL 2018 final, where they lost to Chennai Super Kings (CSK). The right-handed batter was exceptional with the bat in that season, securing the Orange Cap by scoring 735 runs in 17 matches at an average of 52.50, which included eight half-centuries.

After his time with SRH ended in 2022, Williamson moved on to represent Gujarat Titans for the following two IPL seasons.

Karachi Kings Kick Off Their Season with Victory Over Multan Sultans

Karachi Kings kicked off their season with a victory over Multan Sultans in a thrilling match at the National Bank Stadium. The David Warner-led team successfully chased down a daunting 235-run target with four wickets remaining and four balls to spare.

James Vince played a key role in the chase, scoring 101 from 43 balls with 14 fours and four sixes. He was supported by Khushdil Shah, who added 60 off 37 balls in a 142-run stand. The Kings were at 223/6 in the 19th over, but Muhammad Irfan Khan and Abbas Afridi held their nerve, guiding the team home.

Earlier, Multan Sultans had posted a strong total of 234/3 in their 20 overs. Captain Mohammad Rizwan scored an unbeaten 105 runs from 63 balls, while Michael Bracewell added a quickfire 44* from 17 balls.

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