Kruhl was a solid assassin and can give Azard a fight, but Azard was a high ranking Sith commander who was capable of going toe-to-toe with Tries Sinde, one of the stronger Imperial Knights and a sparring partner of Rhoan Fel, quite evenly.
Now, in an assassination context, if he got the drop on Azard he may be able to kill him, but in a duel where both are equally aware, Azard has better sabers and better force.
And died, which was what Maladi expected to happen, she was just hoping Kruhl'd get lucky. He was considered skilled but expendable, Maladi indicated she had other agents of his level in her pocket.
Azard fought Tries Sinde and was at least his equal, possibly better, and showed greater force powers in the fight than Kruhl's shown.
Tries Sinde is Roan Fel's sparring partner and was considered to be a candidate for leader of the Imperial Knights.
You may have intended to use this thread to show off Kruhl, but you need to actually argue your points, and I'm pretty sure you're wrong on this one, this is a solid Azard win.