Pakistan National Cricket Team fast bowler Shaheen Afridi came into the limelight with his sensational tossing effort in the ongoing competition. Champions Cup 2024. He came up with a brilliant catch in the match between the Lions and the Dolphins at the Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad.
Shaheen Afridi, who captained the Lions in the tournament, is not having the best time with the ball and is also leading the Champions Trophy 2024. But even after that, he is sure that he has given his due. all the best to the team in every aspect of the game.
In the ongoing game against the Dolphins, Shaheen Afridi did well with the ball at a crucial moment for his team and made sure to help his team restrict the opposition to just 330 runs. He also delivered a girl, hinting that he is back to his best.
Although his bowling effort was decent, Afridi grabbed the headlines with his catch to remove Mir Hamza. His miraculous effort came as a fast bowler in the final over of the innings Amer Jamal he had the ball in his hand. The duo ensured that they finished the innings at a high level for the team.
Mir Hamza attempted to hit a boundary behind the bowler but Lions captain Shaheen Afridi made a sensational effort. He came running forward and moved to perfection to take his prey just off the ground.
Shaheen Afridi is amazing
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Shaheen took a brilliant catch in the last over of Inns. This happens after he plays in the field in the heat of Faisalabad evening (10 O). pic.twitter.chem/qmKIcer7Z4
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Mir Hamza, who scored only 5 runs from 11 balls, could not make a bigger impact with the club. Dolphins lost all 10 wickets by their own wicket and posted a total of 326 runs on the board. Umar Amin became the top scorer of his team with 75 runs.
Mohammad Akhlaq (52) also scored a vital half-century. Mohammad Hurreira (47), skipper Saud Shakil (23), Gasim Akram (31) and Fahim Ashraf (30) made important contributions as they posted a total of 320 runs on the board in 49.3 overs bowled by them.
For the Dolphins, Afridi was the pick of the bowlers, taking two wickets and conceding 58 runs. Aamer Jamal took three wickets, but a touchdown proved costly. Apart from him, Ahmed Daniya also bagged two scalps, Khushdil Shah and Sharun Siraj were also at the gates.
Under the leadership of Afridi, “Lions” are having a tough time in Champions Cup 2024. They have played three games and have just one game to play. They are 4th in the points table and will want to win the ongoing game and improve their position in the table.
Shaheen Afridi has been quite expensive in the ongoing tournament. He has come under the scanner for his poor performances. The tournament will be a great opportunity for him to regain his form and compete ahead of the Champions Trophy 2025 to be played in Pakistan in February-March next year.
