Shaheen Afridi’s seven-wicket masterclass includes stunning hat-trick
Pakistan ODI captain Shaheen Afridi led Pakistan Gold to victory in the National Champions Cup 2026 final with a seven-wicket haul. His performance included a hat-trick, securing a 101-run win over Pakistan Greens.
Why it matters
This match highlights the current state of professional cricket in Pakistan and the individual performance of a high-profile athlete.
Pakistan ODI captain Shaheen Afridi delivered a sensational performance in the National Champions Cup 2026 final, claiming a career-best seven wickets, including a hat-trick, to power Pakistan Gold to a commanding 101-run victory over Shadab Khan-led Pakistan Greens in Multan.. Afridi’s devastating spell helped Pakistan Gold seal the to win the National Champions Cup 2026 in emphatic fashion. The left-arm pacer finished with remarkable figures of 7/36 from 8.3 overs and was named Player of the Match.Put in to bat, openers Shamyl Hussain and Saad Khan laid the foundation for a huge total, both scoring centuries as Pakistan Gold posted 340.Hussain struck 111 off 93 balls, hitting 11 fours and four sixes, while Saad Khan smashed 112 from 102 deliveries, also with 11 fours and four sixes.Pakistan Greens used nine bowlers, including Fakhar Zaman, but struggled to contain the Gold batters.In reply, Pakistan Greens made a strong start to their…
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