In a singular second in the Pakistan Super League 2025, Karachi Kings‘ James Vince acquired an uncommon prize – a hair dryer – following his match-winning century towards Multan Sultans on Saturday. The English cricketer was offered with this peculiar award as the ‘most Reliable Player of the Match’ throughout a sponsor giveaway in the dressing room, leaving him laughing on the weird recognition.
Vince’s spectacular innings of 101 runs off 43 balls, together with 14 fours and 4 sixes, guided Karachi Kings to efficiently chase down an enormous goal of 235 runs. This marked his seventh T20 century and first in PSL.
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The chase started with early setbacks as Karachi Kings misplaced two wickets in the course of the powerplay. Vince, nonetheless, steadied the innings and shaped a vital 142-run partnership in 68 balls with Khushdil Shah, who scored 60 runs.
Although Vince was run out, his innings had already set the platform for Karachi Kings to finish the best run chase in PSL historical past, successful with 4 balls remaining.
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Users on social media noticed the humorous aspect of the giveaway.
Earlier in the match, Multan Sultans posted a formidable whole of 234/5 in their 20 overs, powered by captain Mohammad Rizwan’s century – his second in PSL. Rizwan acquired sturdy assist from teammates Kamran Ghulam and Michael Bracewell.
“Quite a tough chase, but when we batted we realised how nice a surface this was. The way Khushdil batted was also great. When the rate gets beyond 15-16, the game gets away from you at any game,” Vince mentioned after the match.
“So the way Khushdil attacked CJ when the rate was climbing was amazing. I did the hard work so would have been nice to stay till the end, but we bat quite deep and that helps in chases like this,” he added.
The victory showcased Karachi Kings’ batting depth and resilience in difficult conditions, whereas additionally highlighting the rising competitiveness in PSL matches.