PSL 2022: Rahmanullah Gurbaz brings out MS Dhoni’s iconic helicopter shot, sends the ball soaring over mid-wicket

The helicopter shot that the great MS Dhoni plays has a separate fanbase. Popularized by the legendary former Indian skipper, Dhoni used to dig out a full-length delivery bowled by the bowler, bring his powerful wrists into play and send the ball soaring into the stands.

And, Rahmanullah Gurbaz pulled out his own helicopter shot in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) encounter that took place between the Peshawar Zalmi and the Islamabad United sides.

In the 15th over of the Islamabad innings, Sohail Khan bowled a full-length delivery to Gurbaz, and the right-hander nonchalantly used his wrists and deposited the ball past the deep mid-wicket fence.

You can see the video of the helicopter shot played by Rahmanullah Gurbaz below

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Islamabad United crush Peshawar Zalmi by 9 wickets

The Islamabad United side decimated the Peshawar Zalmi side by 9 wickets in the 5th match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL). Batting first, the Peshawar outfit posted a total of 168/6 on the board, with Sherfane Rutherford blasting a whirlwind 70* off just 46 deliveries.

Apart from Rutherford, Ben Cutting also chipped in with a handy 26 off 17 deliveries as well. Hasan Ali and Faheem Ashraf were the pick of the bowlers for the Islamabad United side with the ball and scalped 2 wickets apiece.

In reply, the opening duo of Paul Stirling and Alex Hales absolutely pounded the Peshawar Zalmi bowlers. Stirling and Hales put on a blazing partnership of 112 runs in just 9.4 overs at the top of the order.

While Stirling scored a blistering 57 off just 25 deliveries, Hales pounded his way to a 54-ball 82*. Rahmanullah Gurbaz then came and applied the finishing touches, scoring 27* off 16 balls, as the Shadab Khan-led outfit cantered past the target with 4.1 overs remaining in the kitty.

Paul Stirling won the Player of the Match award for his match-winning half century. Islamabad United will next take on the Multan Sultans side on 1st February 2022 at the National Stadium in Karachi.