Rashid Khan hit a stormy fifty, scored 48 runs in 9 balls with fours and sixes, but Fazalhaq Farooqui's claws proved costly

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Tezzbuzz|21-08-2024

afghanistan star cricketer rashid khan (Rashid Khan) rocked with his stormy half-century in the Shpageeza Cricket League 2024 match played between Speen Ghar Tigers and Amo Sharks on Tuesday (August 20). He completed his half-century in 25 balls which is the fastest in this tournament.

Chasing the target, captain Rashid Khan came out to bat at number seven for Spin Ghar Tigers and scored 53 runs in 26 balls at a strike rate of 203.84, in which he hit 3 fours and 6 sixes. He scored 48 runs in his innings in 9 balls only through boundaries. Rashid played many great shots during this innings, including the trendy 'no-look' six, signature 'Naagin shot' and helicopter shot.

Apart from this, in bowling, he took 1 wicket for 20 runs in 3 overs.

However, in this match, Rashid's team Spin Ghar Tigers had to face defeat by 26 runs according to Duckworth Lewis rules.

After winning the toss and batting first, Amo Sharks scored a huge score of 166 runs for the loss of 3 wickets in 17 overs. Opening batsman Zubaid Akbari batted in a stormy manner and scored 82 runs in 45 balls, hitting three fours and seven sixes.

Spin Ghar Tigers had a very bad start while chasing the target and the first five wickets fell at a total score of just 20 runs. After this Rashid along with Ikram Alikhil managed the innings a bit. Apart from Rashid, Ikram scored an unbeaten 31 runs in 23 balls. Apart from these two, no other player of the team could reach the double digit figure.

After 12 overs, Spin Ghar Tigers had scored 112 runs for the loss of 9 wickets, after which rain interrupted the match and Amo Sharks won according to Duckworth Lewis rules. Fast bowler Fazalhaq Farooqi took an excellent 5 wickets for Amo Sharks.

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