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Mohammad Nabi's Explosive 60 Powers Afghanistan to Victory

9/19/2025

Summary

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Mohammad Nabi scored 60 runs off 22 balls for Afghanistan against Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup 2025, hitting five consecutive sixes in the final over.
His performance led Afghanistan to a total of 169/8, essential for Super 4 qualification.
Nabi matched Azmatullah Omarzai's record for the fastest T20I fifty by an Afghan, reaching 50 in 20 balls.
Sri Lanka's Nuwan Thushara took 4 wickets for 18 runs.
Afghanistan recovered from 71/5, with Nabi scoring 32 runs in the last over to secure the win.

History

Historical Context

Afghanistan achieved full One Day International (ODI) status in 2010, a pivotal moment for its cricketing journey. The Afghanistan Cricket Board, founded in 1995, has nurtured talents like Mohammad Nabi, who showcased the nation's cricketing growth with a record-tying performance in the 2025 Asia Cup. This development highlights the role of sports in promoting national pride amid Afghanistan's complex socio-political challenges.

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Story summary

Mohammad Nabi scored 60 runs off 22 balls for Afghanistan against Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup 2025, hitting five consecutive sixes in the final over.
His performance led Afghanistan to a total of 169/8, essential for Super 4 qualification.
Nabi matched Azmatullah Omarzai's record for the fastest T20I fifty by an Afghan, reaching 50 in 20 balls.
Sri Lanka's Nuwan Thushara took 4 wickets for 18 runs.
Afghanistan recovered from 71/5, with Nabi scoring 32 runs in the last over to secure the win.

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