4,4,4,6: Shaheen Afridi smashed for 21-run over in AUS vs PAK 2nd T20I

In the second T20 International match between Australia and Pakistan at the Sydney Cricket Ground, Australian opener Jake Fraser-McGurk put on a dazzling display against star Pakistan bowler Shaheen Afridi. After Australian captain Josh Inglis won the toss, Fraser-McGurk came out swinging, scoring an explosive 21 runs in the first over.

Fraser-McGurk's innings began with a missed drive on his first attempt to hit Afridi, resulting in a dot ball. However, he quickly found his rhythm and proceeded to hammer four boundaries and a six off the next four balls. His aggressive stroke play, including hitting over the umpire and bowler's head, left spectators in awe.

Twenty-one runs off the first! #AUSvPAK pic.twitter.com/N3Za2rtXoE

— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) November 16, 2024

Despite being dropped by Naseem Shah at third man, Fraser-McGurk continued his onslaught, dispatching the final delivery of the over for a six. This 21-run over tied the record for the most runs scored by Australia in a T20 International match.

Unfortunately, Fraser-McGurk's innings was short-lived as he was dismissed by Haris Rauf in the fourth over while attempting a risky shot. The catch was comfortably taken by Salman Ali Agha at extra cover.

The match also saw a lack of fielding discipline from the Pakistan team, with Shaheen Afridi dropping a crucial catch that cost left-arm spinner Sufiyan Muqeem his first wicket. Despite Afridi's effort to take the catch off Marcus Stoinis' attempted reverse-sweep, the ball slipped through his hands.

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