Watch: Hasan Ali’s fiery celebration after Steve Smith’s duck in PSL 2026 clash

The Multan Sultans showed impressive batting skills which the Karachi Kings countered successfully during their match in PSL 2026 at National Bank Stadium in Karachi on April 18. The Multan Sultans who batted first during the match reached a total of 207 runs with seven wickets in their 20 overs because their middle order players made important contributions and their team finished strong during the last part of the match.

The powerplay period saw Karachi Kings achieve their first advantage which changed the course of the game. Khushdil Shah removed Steve Smith for a duck, with Hasan Ali completing a sharp catch in the deep. The dismissal not only gave Karachi an early breakthrough but also triggered an intense celebration from Hasan Ali that quickly grabbed attention across social media.

Hasan Ali celebrates in style after Smith’s early dismissal

The breakthrough came in just the second over when Smith attempted an aggressive shot but failed to connect properly. The ball went high towards long-on, where Hasan Ali kept his eyes on it and completed a clean catch under pressure.

Hasan Ali started a wild celebration after the catch because he wanted to show his usual intense dedication to the game. His reaction pumped up the Karachi Kings players and set the tone early in the contest.

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Steve Smith falls for duck in crucial PSL 2026 encounter

Steve Smith’s dismissal for 0 off 3 balls left Multan Sultans at 11/1, putting early pressure on their batting lineup. Awais Zafar and Josh Philippe created a scoring recovery after their team lost its first wicket through their 66-run partnership. 

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Philippe scored a quick 44 off 23 balls while Zafar added 36. Shan Masood maintained the team's scoring power through his quick 46 runs until Karachi bowlers regained control of the match through Moeen Ali and Hasan Ali.

Fans react as viral celebration lights up social media

Hasan Ali's active celebration became a viral sensation because fans admired his dedication to playing soccer. The match featured a major highlight which multiple users posted online through video clips of the event.

Most fans showed appreciation for his game intensity while some fans made jokes about his previous fielding performances. The PSL 2026 match between Karachi Kings and Multan Sultans delivered more thrilling moments through this particular event.