• Karachi Kings opener James Vince lit up the National Bank Stadium with a magnificent century against Multan Sultans in PSL 2025.

  • Vince was later awarded a hairdryer as a prize for being the 'Most Reliable Player of the Match'.

PSL 2025: Fans troll Karachi Kings after James Vince receives a hair dryer for his match-winning century
James Vince (Image Source: X)

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The Match 3 of 2025 edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) saw an electrifying display of batting brilliance from England’s James Vince.

James Vince’s blistering century powers Karachi Kings to record-breaking win

Playing for Karachi Kings, the seasoned opener lit up the National Bank Stadium in Karachi with a magnificent knock of 101 runs off just 43 balls, helping his side chase down a daunting target of 235 against Multan Sultans.  Karachi’s innings initially looked shaky, with the side losing early wickets and reduced to 79/4 in the early stages. However, Vince remained unfazed and turned the tide with an awe-inspiring assault, anchoring a game-defining 142-run partnership with Khushdil Shah.

The right-hander showcased his usual blend of elegance and power, striking 14 boundaries and 4 sixes, reaching his century in just 42 balls, making it the third-fastest hundred in PSL history. Although he was dismissed in the 18th over, the damage had been done – Vince’s fireworks had already brought Karachi to the brink of victory, which they sealed with four balls to spare. It marked Vince’s first-ever century in the PSL and his seventh in all T20s, underlining his class in the shortest format of the game.

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Post-match bizarre moment: Vince awarded a hairdryer for his heroics

Just as the crowd and cricketing world were basking in the aftermath of Vince’s match-winning performance, the presentation that took place in the Kings dressing room, turned into a spectacle of its own. In a moment that was as baffling as it was hilarious, Vince was awarded a hairdryer as a prize for being the “Most Reliable Player of the Match,”. The unconventional gift, sponsored by a local brand, instantly grabbed attention.

Rather than looking puzzled, Vince handled the situation with charm, bursting into laughter as he held up the hairdryer, amused by the absurdity of the moment. While sponsor-driven awards are commonplace in modern T20 leagues, especially in South Asia, the sheer randomness of giving a grooming appliance to a cricketer who just played one of the greatest knocks in PSL history sparked an avalanche of social media commentary. It didn’t take long for social media to explode. Platforms like X (formerly Twitter),were inundated with memes, videos, and sarcastic posts mocking the prize selection.

Here’s how fans reacted:

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