PSL 2025 Bike Giveaway Sparks Online Frenzy as Fans Mock Unusual Rewards
Lahore, Pakistan While the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 is heating up on the field, it’s the off-field rewards making waves across social media. A bizarre mix of giveaways including a 70cc motorcycle and a hair dryer has left fans both amused and bewildered, triggering a storm of memes and satirical commentary online.
Unusual Prizes Stir the Internet
What began as a routine award ceremony after a PSL match turned into a viral sensation. Following a stellar match-winning performance, Karachi Kings’ James Vince was handed a hair dryer as a reward not exactly the trophy fans anticipated.
Shortly after, social media erupted. Images of the hair dryer went viral, accompanied by memes and sarcastic comments. One fan quipped, “Next time give him a goat,” while another asked, “Is the engine sold separately?” in reference to a humble 70cc motorcycle spotted on the sidelines of a stadium.
PSL’s Budget Compared to IPL: A Point of Mockery
Comparisons with India’s IPL were inevitable. Many users questioned PSL’s sponsorship and reward strategy, humorously contrasting its budget with that of IPL’s ground staff salaries. Critics even suggested the entire PSL operating budget couldn’t match the operational logistics of its Indian counterpart.
The motorcycle, captured in multiple photos across match venues, quickly became a meme template. One user joked, “This looks like a museum exhibit,” while others mocked its perceived low value and outdated design.
What’s the Deal With the Bike?
Contrary to online assumptions, the motorcycle is not being awarded to players. It is part of a promotional campaign by GolootLo, a Pakistani mobile app, aiming to engage fans during the tournament. As part of the campaign, one fan per match wins the bike via a lucky draw titled “Scan Karo Ji” a fan engagement effort intended to boost app downloads and visibility.
While the strategy may have invited ridicule, it has certainly succeeded in grabbing attention perhaps more than any six or wicket so far this season.
