Shahid Afridi’s top 3 performances in T20I Cricket

Shahid Afridi was one of the most impactful players for Pakistan in limited-overs cricket. On many occasions, he stood apart and rescued his team from adverse situations. Afridi had a long international career and he produced numerous moments of individual brilliance. Moving further, we will highlight his top 3 performances in T20I cricket. 

54* vs Sri Lanka, 2009

This is without a shadow of a doubt the most important knock in Shahid Afridi’s T20I career. Pakistan played their second consecutive T20 World Cup final and this time the senior players had more responsibility to take the team across the line. In the first innings, Pakistan restricted Sri Lanka to 138 runs. Shahid Afridi made the run chase easier with his unbeaten 54-run knock to ensure the victory in the all-important final. 

4/11 vs Netherlands, 2009

Here is another significant performance from Shahid Afridi in the 2009 T20 World Cup but this one is with the ball. Pakistan clashed with the Netherlands in the group stage and Afridi flattened the opposition with his bowling in the second innings. Chasing 175, the Netherlands got bowled out for 93 runs. Shahid Afridi picked up 4 wickets which helped Pakistan get the edge in the contest. With Afridi’s bowling effort, Pakistan ensured that they got the victory without much fuss. 

51 vs South Africa, 2009

The 2009 T20 World Cup was a glorious campaign not just for Pakistan but on an individual level it was rewarding for Shahid Afridi as well. He consistently performed throughout the tournament, especially in high-stakes encounters. In the semi-final, Pakistan faced the dangerous Proteas. Batting first, Pakistan got off to a horrible start as they lost a couple of wickets early in the powerplay. But Afridi did not allow South Africa to run away with the game. He smashed a half-century and shifted the momentum in Pakistan’s favour. His knock enabled the team to post 149 runs on the board in the first innings. 

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