Shaheen Afridi’s seven-wicket masterclass includes stunning hat-trick

In an electrifying final of the National Champions Cup 2026, Pakistan ODI captain Shaheen Afridi showcased his cricketing prowess by delivering a remarkable performance. The left-arm pacer claimed a career-best seven wickets, including a stunning hat-trick, as Pakistan Gold secured a commanding 101-run victory over their rivals, Pakistan Greens.

Afridi's devastating spell, accounting for 7/36 from 8.3 overs, played a pivotal role in sealing the title for Pakistan Gold. Following a formidable knock from openers Shamyl Hussain and Saad Khan, who both scored centuries, Pakistan Greens put up a strong chase. However, Afridi's dominant bowling in the middle overs proved to be the turning point.

He broke the partnership between Shadab Khan and Faheem Ashraf, followed by a sensational sequence that culminated in a hat-trick, featuring the dismissal of Mehran Mumtaz, Salman Mirza, and Mohammad Hasnain. As a result, Pakistan Greens were all out for 239 in 37.3 overs, handing Pakistan Gold a comprehensive victory. Afridi's seven-wicket haul stands as the best List A bowling performance of his career, cementing his status as one of Pakistan's premier pacers.