Najibullah Zadran produced a sensational counterattacking innings for Afghanistan despite his team’s heavy defeat against India in the Asia Cup 2026 opener. Walking in under immense pressure during a daunting chase of 230, Zadran smashed his maiden T10 fifty in just 13 balls, one of the fastest half-centuries in tournament history. He finished with a breathtaking 54 off 14 deliveries, including three fours and seven sixes, striking at an incredible 385.71. Although Afghanistan ultimately fell short, Zadran’s fearless knock stood out as the brightest moment of their innings.
Check the full match scorecard : Asia Cup 2026 Match 1: India vs Afghanistan
