Shaheen Shah Afridi is usually known for his explosive bowling skills, but when the high-stakes contests arrive, he’s always geared up, almost challenging, ‘Bring it on, hit me hard.’ This time was no different. During the first Test match in Perth, Shaheen Shah Afridi found himself associated with a rather unfortunate record. We’ll delve into that record shortly, but first, let’s talk about the game.
The initial match of the Test series between Australia and Pakistan unfolded in Perth. Pakistan’s bowlers, typically a force to reckon with, seemed to struggle. Despite Usman Khawaja and David Warner holding their ground without getting dismissed, the way they were batting made it seem like Pakistani bowlers were being thoroughly dominated. David Warner’s exceptional century not only set a milestone but also established a new record. What was that record.
Shaheen Shah Afridi commenced the match with the first over, and if you take a closer look, Warner and Usman Khawaja were on strike. They managed to score 14 runs off Shahid Afridi’s bowling in that first over, marking an unusual start for Test cricket where a bowler concedes 14 runs in his opening over.
This isn’t limited to T20 or ODI; it appears even in Test matches that bowlers might face a tough time. And indeed, that’s what transpired in this face-off. Once you’re under pressure early on, the momentum of being dominated often continues. Both Usman Khawaja and David Warner capitalized significantly, and it also added to Shaheen Shah Afridi statistics, making his performance quite noticeable. However, Afridi’s struggles seem consistent on grand occasions, be it the T20 World Cup or the ODI World Cup. There’s a wave of memes suggesting, ‘Harris Rauf made the right choice by sitting out. If he were in, he might have encountered a similar tough time.’ Let’s see what unfolds in the rest of the match, if Pakistan manages to stage a comeback. It’s going to be an intriguing watch. Share your thoughts on the duel between David Warner and Shaheen Shah Afridi.
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