ILT20 2024: [WATCH] Shaheen Afridi Celebrates By Throwing His Bat In The Air After Securing Victory In The Final Ball

Shaheen Afridi played a crucial role in guiding Desert Vipers to a thrilling two-wicket victory over MI Emirates at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in the ongoing ILT20 2024 on Tuesday, January 30. In the last over, the Vipers needed 10 runs with only two wickets remaining, and the responsibility fell on veteran New Zealand pacer Trent Boult to bowl the final six deliveries.

Boult performed well, giving away only seven runs from the initial five deliveries. The requirement was reduced to three off the last ball. Expecting a full-length delivery, Afridi lifted his front leg and attempted a powerful slog. The ball caught the outside edge of the bat, heading towards the third-man area. Afridi and non-striker Mark Word quickly ran three runs, securing a two-wicket victory for the Vipers.

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SHAHEEN SHAH AFRIDI WINS IT FOR HIS TIME BY THE BAREST OF MARGINS!!!!!😍😍😍😍

What a MATCH!🔥🔥#BPL2024 #DVvsMIE #ShaheenAfridi pic.twitter.com/s946Mq13qM

— Laiba Abbasi 🏏 (@abbasiilaiba) January 30, 2024

In pursuit of a 150-run target, the Vipers faced a challenging beginning as their top-order batsmen struggled. Sherfane Rutherford’s late innings of 35 provided a glimmer of hope. Shaheen Afridi made a valuable contribution with an unbeaten 17, guiding the Vipers to victory in a last-ball thriller against the table-toppers.

“We Bowl In Partnership And It Is Important To Communicate With Each Other” – Mohammad Amir

Pakistani left-arm seamer Mohammad Amir stood out as the standout bowler in the encounter between the Desert Vipers and MI Emirates, claiming an impressive three-wicket haul. The experienced player earned the Player of the Match award for his exceptional bowling performance.

In the post-match presentation, Amir shared his thoughts on bowling in conjunction with Shaheen Afridi in ILT20 2024, stating: “We bowl in partnership and it is important to communicate with each other, we (Shaheen Afridi and I) are sharing the experience and it helps.”

Amir delivered a notable performance in the match, whereas Afridi faced challenges, remaining without a wicket and conceding 39 runs in his allotted four overs. The Vipers, with two victories out of five games, currently hold the fifth position in the points table. Afridi has taken four wickets in as many appearances with an economy rate of 7.87.

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