Lahore: Babar Azam led Peshawar Zalmi to a memorable title win in the Pakistan Super League 2026 final — but it was his post-match celebration that truly set social media buzzing.
Dominant win in the final
Facing Hyderabad Kingsmen at the iconic Gaddafi Stadium, Peshawar delivered a clinical all-round performance.
- Hyderabad Kingsmen were bowled out for 129
- Aaron Hardie starred with four wickets
- Peshawar chased the target in just 15.2 overs
Hardie capped off a brilliant outing with an unbeaten 56, while Abdul Samad contributed a quick 48 to seal the victory with five wickets in hand.
The viral moment
While the win itself was impressive, it was Babar’s celebration that stole the spotlight.
As he walked up to collect the trophy, Babar attempted to recreate Rohit Sharma’s iconic slow-walk trophy lift — a style that has become instantly recognisable among cricket fans.
However, his exaggerated version of the walk turned unintentionally funny, quickly triggering a wave of memes and reactions online.
Fans flooded social media with comparisons, with many appreciating the humour and spontaneity of the moment.
Babar praises team effort
After the match, Babar focused on the team’s collective performance rather than individual heroics.
“This is quite an achievement for me, for Peshawar Zalmi and all the fans. Throughout the tournament, we performed very well in all three departments.”
He highlighted the importance of sticking to plans and improving game by game, crediting both players and management for the successful campaign.
A title and a trending moment
While lifting the PSL trophy marks a major milestone in Babar Azam’s career, his light-hearted tribute to Rohit Sharma added a memorable and entertaining twist to the celebrations.
In modern cricket, moments like these — blending competition with personality — often resonate just as strongly as performances on the field.
And this time, Babar managed to win both the trophy and the internet.
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