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Multan Sultans’ pacer Ubaid Shah accidentally struck wicketkeeper Usman Khan on the head during a wicket celebration, creating a surprising moment in the game against Lahore Qalandars
The incident occurred during the high-voltage PSL 10 game held in Multan cricket stadium when Ubaid Shah dismissed Sam Billings.
Caught in the excitement of taking a crucial wicket, Ubaid turned and leapt in celebration but unintentionally ended up hitting Usman Khan on the head with the palm of his hand.
The keeper, who was wearing just a hat, appeared briefly stunned but continued playing after a quick medical check.
The Multan Sultans’ camp was visibly concerned, but Usman Khan gave a thumbs up to signal he was fine.
The moment quickly went viral on social media, with fans commenting on the passion and intensity PSL 10 has brought this season.
Despite the awkward celebration, Ubaid Shah’s performance was a major highlight of the PSL 10 match. He bowled with precision and took three wickets, playing a vital role in Multan Sultans’ first win of PSL 10.
Chasing a daunting total of 229, Lahore Qalandars crumbled under pressure and could only manage 195 for the loss of nine wickets in their 20 overs.
Lahore Qalandars started strong in pursuit of the target, posting 38 in 3.2 overs, before Mohammad Naeem’s wicket.
Fakhar Zaman led the charge with a brisk 32 off 14 balls, laced with three fours and two sixes. However, he was dismissed on the penultimate ball of the fourth over, halting Qalandars’ momentum.
Following his dismissal, Abdullah Shafique partnered with Daryl Mitchell and formed a brisk 36-run stand, taking the Qalandars’ score to 85 in 8.4 overs. Just as the Qalandars appeared to recover, Multan Sultans struck back, removing both batters in quick succession to leave the visitors struggling at 87-4.
The required run-rate soared as Qalandars slipped to 111-5 in 11.2 overs. Meanwhile, Sam Billings and Sikandar Raza provided them with a glimmer of hope with a valiant 38-run partnership.
Sam Billings was removed for a well-made 43 off 23 balls, an innings featuring four sixes and two fours. However, his dismissal derailed the chase once more. Sikandar Raza continued to fight with a valiant 50 off 27 balls, featuring five fours and three sixes, but the target proved too steep in the end.
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