Pakistan’s Premier Fast Bowler Bags a Match-Winning Hat-Trick in National Champions Cup

In a thrilling National Champions Cup 2026 final at the Multan Cricket Stadium, Pakistan Gold's premier fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi showcased his brilliance by taking a match-winning hat-trick. The left-arm pacer dismantled Pakistan Greens, dismissing key batsmen Mehran Mumtaz, Salman Mirza, and Mohammad Hasnain in consecutive deliveries.

Shaheen's hat-trick came in the 38th over of the Greens' run chase, with Mumtaz bowled lbw to a quick in-dipper, Mirza caught out attempting a simple catch, and Hasnain leg-before-wicket to a toe-crushing yorker. The hat-trick marked Shaheen's outstanding performance in the tournament, finishing with impressive figures of 7/36 in 8.3 overs and earning him the Player of the Match award.

Supported by strong all-round contributions from Mubasir Khan, Faisal Akram, and fellow pacer Razaullah, Pakistan Gold posted a commanding total of 340 all out and secured the National Champions Cup title. Shaheen's hat-trick was a pivotal moment in the match, as Pakistan Greens struggled to chase down the target after centuries from Shamyl Hussain and Saad Khan.