Afghanistan’s Mohammad Nabi lit up the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi with a breathtaking display of power-hitting during the death overs against Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup 2025 Group B clash.
Facing Dunith Wellalage in the 20th over, Nabi hammered five consecutive sixes, sending the crowd into a frenzy. His assault came after Afghanistan had slipped to 114/7, but Nabi’s fireworks turned the innings around completely.
Nabi reached his fifty in just 20 balls, finishing unbeaten on 60 runs off 22 deliveries at a strike rate of nearly 280. His knock included 3 boundaries and 6 sixes, with 5 of them coming in a single over.
The late surge powered Afghanistan to 168/7 in 19.5 overs, setting up an electrifying finish to their innings.