{
  "id": 1880091,
  "title": "Shaheen Afridi’s seven-wicket masterclass includes stunning hat-trick",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/shaheen-afridis-seven-wicket-masterclass-includes-stunning-hat-trick",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-19T06:26:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/shaheen-afridis-seven-wicket-masterclass-includes-stunning-hat-trick-1.500645359"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "Pakistan ODI captain Shaheen Afridi delivered a sensational performance in the National Champions Cup 2026 final, claiming a career-best seven wickets, including a hat-trick, to power Pakistan Gold to a commanding 101-run victory over Shadab Khan-led Pakistan Greens in Multan. - Skipper Shaheen Shah Afridi claims 7️⃣ wickets as Sparco Paints Pakistan Gold seal the title! #NationalChampionsCup |…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}