Multan Sultans batter Rilee Rossouw recreated Kylian Mbappé’s trademark folded-arms celebration after hitting the winning six against Karachi Kings in PSL 7 on February 16, 2022.

Rossouw later clarified that the celebration was inspired by the France football star and was not intended to disrespect anyone.

Rossouw finished Multan Sultans’ run chase

Karachi Kings scored 174 for six from their 20 overs at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Multan Sultans chased the 175-run target, reaching 176 for three in 19.3 overs to win by seven wickets.

Mohammad Rizwan led the chase with 76 from 56 balls, while Shan Masood scored 45. Rossouw finished unbeaten on 14 from five deliveries and Khushdil Shah made an unbeaten 21 from nine.

Winning six followed by Mbappé-style celebration

Rossouw struck the winning six off Umaid Asif and then celebrated by standing with his arms folded, recreating a pose associated with French footballer Kylian Mbappé.

After discussion of the celebration on social media, Rossouw explained that it was Mbappé’s trademark celebration and said no disrespect was intended.

Multan recorded its seventh win

The victory was Multan Sultans’ seventh win in eight league matches during PSL 7. Karachi Kings, meanwhile, suffered their eighth consecutive defeat of the tournament.

Historical context

This article covers Rilee Rossouw’s celebration after Multan Sultans defeated Karachi Kings in PSL 7 on February 16, 2022.