WATCH: Afghanistan's Najibullah Zadran Showcases His Unreal Power-hitting Skills Smashing 33 Runs in an Over

The Afghanistan international and Nys Lagos’ Najibullah Zadran was on fire with the bat during the Zim Afro T10 fixture where the side was up against Durban Wolves at the Harare Sports Club on Tuesday.

Zadran made headlines as he smashed Donald Tiripano’s over for 33 runs. The Afghan batter started off the 6th over of the innings with three maximums on the trot followed by a couple and another six on the next two deliveries respectively. Tiripano then bowled three consecutive wides and was hit for a boundary on the last ball.

Speaking after his knock, Zadran revealed that he had his plans set out to take on the fast-bowler to push the scoring rate.

“I had just scored 6 runs in seven balls before that over. So, I told (Ryan) Burl that I’m going to push the paddle in this over. Also, I have faced Tiripano earlier as well and I have an idea about his variations. So, my idea was simple, just watch the ball and hit the ball,” he said.

“Unfortunately, I got out before the third powerplay but really happy that we eventually won the match,” he added.

Zadran who ended up scoring 43 off 17 that included five sixes and a four also talked about the track and said that it was a slow pitch to bat on. “The wicket was a bit slow but it was a good day for us.”

It was a high-scoring affair in Harare as both the batting units were able to contribute with some aggressive knocks. Having to bat first, Lagos set a score of 134/5 in their 10 overs. Avishka Fernando chipped in with a 16-ball 36 while Burl also contributed with 22 runs in 11 balls. Joshua Bishop too made a valuable contribution of 18 runs from 8 balls.

Dawlat Zadran and Muhammad Rohid Khan were the pick of the bowlers for their side. Dawlat returned with figures of 2/16 in his two overs while Khan scalped two wickets for 13 runs in his two.

In reply, Wolves lost Colin Munro early but Sharjeel Khan kept them in the chase. The Durban side was 70/4 when Sharjeel was joined by wicket-keeper batter Regis Chakabva. The two batters stitched a stand of 39 runs for the fifth wicket before Sharjeel was dismissed for 59 off 30 by Matiullah Khan.

Chakabva continued with his form and struck 27* off 11 but the Wolves could only manage to get to 124/5 in 10 overs and lost the match by 10 runs. Thisara Perera picked a couple of wickets for 17 runs in two overs while Blessing Muzarabani, Bodugum Akhilesh Reddy and Matiullah Khan got one wicket apiece.