PSL Final | Twitter in splits as Khushdil produces top-tier clownery to celebrate brilliant caught and bowled
Usually, when cricketers are made to look like clowns on the field it is against their will but Khushdil Shah willingly took on the role of providing entertainment. The spinner earned the big scalp of Salman Ali Agha with an exceptional clash and produced a bold celebration fit for the occasion.
Multan Sultans battled every step of the way in a riveting title contest against Islamabad United in Karachi to leave the game hanging in the balance with 10 overs to go. The Mohammad Rizwan-led side fought past a staggering collapse to post 159/9 on the board, but it took an exceptional effort from their bowlers to keep the game alive at 61/3, given the exceptionally flat nature of the track. Khushdil Shah played a starring role in the team's endeavours, conceding just 21 runs in his four overs, including a maiden, while also getting rid of Pakistan international Salman Ali Agha in some style.
With Salman looking to end the powerplay with a bang, Khushdil tempted the veteran forward with some flight and the batter obliged by dancing down the track. Salman struck the ball hard down the ground but Khushdil was wary of the opportunity as he promptly crouched in his follow-through and hung on to the ball inches from his face to send his counterpart packing. Delighted by his effort, the left-arm spinner knelt on his knees with his face aimed at the heavens and balanced the Kookaburra between his nose and mouth before eventually letting his passions rein free.
Twitterati was as awestruck by the catch as they were amused by the celebration and took to social media to express their emotions.
What a catch!
— Grahman (@Grahman326048)
Next level celebration
What is this celebration khushdil?😭
— Mariam (@kiddanferrr)
Making everyone Khushi
Khushdil making Sultans khush! 🤩
— PakistanSuperLeague (@thePSLt20)
What a grab in his follow-through 🙌 | | |
Good figures
Khushdil Shah completes his quota of 4 overs, at the completion of 8 overs.
— Rizwan Babar Army (@RizwanBabarArmy)
His figures read 2/21, which is crazy 🔥 I I
Jamal kudu
Khushdil wanted to do the Jamal Kudu step with a ball here 😭
— Mary Marouf (@Cricket_istic)
Second wicket
What a Catch by Khushdil Shah 😯
— Abu Bakar (@Abu_Bakar876)
Second Wicket of Khushdil Shah 💥
Making final alive
Khushdil making final alive on his own. Ohhh man, it’s still a sea-saw state of the game.
— Usman Ali (@USMAN_254)
Captian cool
Khushdil Shah I'm useless
— H. (@oprelvekin_08)
Meanwhile captain cool
Cooking
ifti and khushdil cooking us
— ꜱʜᴢ 🇵🇸. (@umerrooo)
Career best
Career best moment of khushdil shah
— Faizan (@faizannriaz)
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