Shaheen Afridi Turns Finisher on BPL Debut, Smashes 3 Towering Sixes in Tricky Run-Chase for Fortune Barishal

Prepend to the Content

Read Original Content: Shaheen Afridi Turns Finisher on BPL Debut, Smashes 3 Towering Sixes in Tricky Run-Chase for Fortune Barishal

Shaheen Afridi made a stunning impact with the bat in his debut match for Fortune Barishal in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2024-25. Known for his bowling, Shaheen surprised everyone by smashing 27 runs off just 17 balls, including three huge sixes, batting ahead of experienced players like Mohammad Nabi and Faheem Ashraf.

The match, played at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka, was a high-scoring thriller between Fortune Barishal and Durban Rajshahi. Chasing a challenging target of 198, Fortune Barishal reached 200/6 in just 18.1 overs to claim victory.

Shaheen’s Quick Knock Helps Turn the Game

Coming in at a critical moment with Barishal struggling at 112/6, Shaheen joined Mahmudullah at the crease. His fearless approach turned the tide as he hit three sixes to ease the pressure. One of his sixes, a massive hit over long-on, left the crowd in awe. Although Shaheen fell to Taskin Ahmed, his contribution was crucial in keeping the momentum alive.

Mahmudullah (56* off 26 balls) and Faheem Ashraf (54* off 21 balls) finished the game with an incredible partnership, leading Barishal to a memorable win.

A Mixed Day for Shaheen

Earlier in the match, Shaheen had a tough outing with the ball. He bowled his full quota of four overs but went wicketless, conceding 33 runs. Yasir Ali’s unbeaten 94 off 47 balls had put Durban Rajshahi in a commanding position at 197/3.

While Shaheen’s bowling wasn’t up to his usual standards, his batting stole the show and proved why he is a valuable asset for any team.

Read Original Content: Shaheen Afridi Turns Finisher on BPL Debut, Smashes 3 Towering Sixes in Tricky Run-Chase for Fortune Barishal

ProBatsman