 "PSL trolled after James Vince gets hair dryer for hitting century: 'Next will be shaving gel or shampoo'")
The Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 kicked off with a bang on Friday, 11 April. Meanwhile, Karachi Kings star James Vince’s match-winning century against Multan Sultans sparked an unexpected social media storm. The reason behind it was the rather unusual post-match award he received for scoring 101 off 43 balls.
The English batter powered Karachi to a thrilling four-wicket win over Multan at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi on Saturday night, helping chase down a mammoth 235-run target with four balls to spare. Vince was named Player of the Match for his incredible knock, which included 14 fours and four sixes.
Fans troll PSL after England batter gets hair dryer as award
However, what got fans talking wasn’t just his performance, it was the moment Vince was handed a hair dryer as an additional award by his team for being the “most reliable player of the match.” The bizarre gift prompted a wave of memes and jokes online, with many poking fun at their quirky prize choice.
James Vince won Hair Dryer for his game changing performance in the PSL.pic.twitter.com/96P4PqKexF
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) April 14, 2025
“James Vince after winning: “Man of the Match? Nah, bro, it’s the “Salon of the Match!” I believe the next will be shaving gel or shampoo!” one user wrote.
“When players in IPL are getting medals and chains from their respective teams after playing match winning knocks, PSL franchises are given their performers hair dryers. No quality, no viewership, no competition with the richest and best league in world cricket,” another user commented.
“Is it PSL? or cricket championship organised by Durga Pooja pandaal samiti!” another user wrote.
Meanwhile, Vince’s heroics came at a critical time for the Kings, who were reduced to 79/4 before he joined forces with Khushdil Shah. The duo stitched together a match-turning 142-run partnership, effectively taking the game away from Multan Sultans. Though both fell near the end, the damage was already done, and Karachi crossed the finish line in 19.2 overs.
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