Watch: Hasan Ali mocks Abrar Ahmed with the latter's celebration after dismissing him
Published - 19 Apr 2025, 11:16 AM | Updated - 19 Apr 2025, 05:25 PM
Karachi Kings defeated Quetta Gladiators in Match 8 of PSL 2025 at the National Stadium in Karachi on Friday, April 18. During the match, Hasan Ali mimicked Abrar Ahmed’s signature head-nod celebration after taking his wicket, and the video quickly went viral on social media.
Karachi Kings secured their second victory of the PSL 2025 season, defeating Quetta Gladiators by 56 runs at the National Bank Stadium. The Kings, led by David Warner, posted a competitive total of 175/7 after winning the toss. In response, Quetta was restricted to 119 runs for the loss of 9 wickets.
Watch: Hasan Ali Mocks Abrar Ahmed With His Signature Head-Nod Celebration
During the 19th over of Quetta's innings, Hasan dismissed Abrar Ahmed and mocked his signature head-nod celebration. Hasan bowled a full delivery that hit Abrar's leg stump after he missed a wild swing.
The pacer turned to Abrar, shouting "Oye..." and performing an exaggerated version of Abrar's iconic head-tilting move. He swayed from side to side and gestured before walking up to hug the young spinner, with both players smiling. The friendly jibe quickly became a viral moment on social media.
The Pakistan Super League official account took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to share the video of the friendly jibe with the caption, "Hasan Ali, out here sweeping wickets. Abrar has been clean bowled 🎳."
Watch the video shared by the PSL on X:
Hasan Ali, out here sweeping wickets
— PakistanSuperLeague (@thePSLt20) April 18, 2025
Abrar has been clean bowled 🎳#HBLPSLX I #ApnaXHai I #KKvQG pic.twitter.com/p3bX3m6SB9
Abrar Ahmed’s Signature Celebration Rose to Fame During the 2025 Champions Trophy
Abrar Ahmed’s signature celebration gained attention during the 2025 Champions Trophy, where he used it after taking wickets, including Shubman Gill. However, Hasan Ali turned the tables during the recent PSL 2025 match against Quetta Gladiators by mocking Abrar’s gesture after dismissing him.
In the game, Hasan played a key role in Karachi’s dominant bowling performance. He picked up 3 wickets for just 27 runs in his four-over spell. The right-arm pacer took the wickets of Hasan Nawaz, Khawaja Nafay, and Abrar Ahmed, which were crucial in keeping Quetta's innings under control.
Hasan Ali Becomes PSL's All-Time Leading Wicket-Taker
Hasan etched his name in Pakistan Super League history by becoming the tournament’s leading wicket-taker. He took his 114th PSL scalp by removing Hassan Nawaz for just one run. Ali surpassed Wahab Riaz’s tally of 113 wickets.
The pacer reached the milestone—just 83 innings, compared to Wahab’s 87. The right-arm pacer now leads the all-time wicket-takers chart with 116 wickets in 84 innings.
Most Wickets – Pakistan Super League
| Player | Mat | Wkts | BBI | Ave | Econ | SR | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hasan Ali | 85 | 116 | 4/15 | 22.23 | 8.04 | 16.58 | – |
| Wahab Riaz | 88 | 113 | 4/17 | 22.68 | 7.79 | 17.46 | – |
| Shaheen Afridi | 74 | 108 | 5/4 | 20.77 | 8.00 | 15.58 | 2 |
| Shadab Khan | 87 | 97 | 5/28 | 24.53 | 7.65 | 19.23 | 1 |
| Faheem Ashraf | 75 | 79 | 6/19 | 25.53 | 8.55 | 17.91 | 1 |
| Mohammad Amir | 78 | 77 | 4/25 | 28.48 | 7.65 | 22.32 | – |
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