The Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 has had some exciting cricket, but a fun moment between Multan Sultans teammates Ubaid Shah and Usman Khan took center stage during a match against Islamabad United. The context of the moment is that, at the time of the incident, Islamabad United was batting and at 29-0 after 2.3 overs. The social media highlight really highlighted the laughter and warmth in cricket that often happens in the hustle and bustle of professional sports, but we often miss it in the fanfare of the game. The young pace bowler from Multan Sultans, Ubaid Shah, known for his fiery style of bowling, was the highlight around his celebratory style of theatrics, which made fans laugh and had his teammate Usman Khan ducking for cover. 

The context of the moment really stemmed from Ubaid's earlier escapades from the tournament. In an earlier game against Lahore Qalandars, Ubaid had dismissed Sam Billings, and the Multan Sultans were on a precarious chase of 226. Ubaid was really pumped up and struck this celebratory pose where he spun around in excitement but caught wicketkeeper Usman Khan on the head with a punch mimicking a WWE "Superman Punch". The moment resulted in needing a quick medical check for Usman, but both players continued to laugh it off and Ubaid's moment went viral leading him to develop a reputation for wild celebrations. Fast forward to the Islamabad United match, where Ubaid appeared to launch into another animated celebration—possibly after a close call or a wicket—prompting Usman to humorously run away, wary of another accidental hit.

At this moment, the scoreboard indicated Islamabad United was off to a great start, with Sahibzada Farhan on 22 off 12 balls and six fours, and Gous on 6 off 4. Ubaid was showing his skills in his first over; he had only gone for 2 runs, and I must say, despite the batting carnage, he was pretty good. But it was the antics off the field that would be difficult to overstate, bringing out the entertainment factor that allowed people to see PSL cricketers in a different light. 

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When Ubaid starts celebrating, Usman Khan starts running. 🤣 pic.twitter.com/6aFlGir76x

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Here lies the example of the human side of cricket, where there is camaraderie built amongst players beyond what the game demands of them. Ubaid's youthful exuberance and Usman's quick response proved to be an exciting feature, and it reminded the audience that it is all about the fun and joy of the sport, just as much as the performances. As PSL 2025 progresses, fans can only hope more of such moments will allow players to forge bonds with their fans.

The events of the incident are now, of course, in the rearview mirror. Multan Sultans will be keen to regroup after a 47-run loss to Islamabad United from an earlier match and focus on their bowling and high-pressure chases in the path to PSL title glory.