Mohammad Nabi produced a sensational all-round performance in the third match at The Kia Oval, scoring his second career fifty in just 17 balls. The Afghan veteran smashed 51 runs off 18 deliveries at an incredible strike rate of 283.33, showcasing his explosive batting prowess with powerful hitting throughout his innings.
Despite his heroics with the bat, Nabi couldn’t prevent Afghanistan from being bowled out for 124. He continued his outstanding individual display with the ball, claiming 2 wickets for 24 runs in 1.5 overs during England’s chase. His exceptional all-round contribution earned him the Man of the Match award, even though his team fell short by 6 wickets.
Nabi’s blistering knock was the highlight of Afghanistan’s innings, providing crucial momentum in the middle overs before he was eventually caught by Joe Root off Chris Woakes’ bowling. His strike rate of 283.33 was the highest among batsmen who faced more than 10 balls in the match, demonstrating his ability to dominate quality bowling attacks.
