Overview
Pakistani pacer Shaheen Afridi had a challenging Big Bash League debut for Brisbane Heat against Melbourne Renegades. Conceding 43 runs in 2.4 overs with no wickets and delivering two high risk full tosses he was banned from further bowling in the match.
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| Shaheen Afridi removed from bowling during BBL debut for dangerous deliveries. Image Source: Instagram/@bbl —Edited & Modified by Us |
Pakistani fast bowler Shaheen Afridi had a disappointing start in his Big Bash League (BBL) debut while playing for Brisbane Heat. His performance against the Melbourne Renegades failed to impress leading umpires to halt his bowling during the match.
Match Performance Breakdown
Shaheen bowled 2.4 overs conceding 43 runs without taking any wickets. His overs included three no balls and two wides disrupting his rhythm and putting pressure on his team.
Initially he began promisingly with three consecutive dot balls in his second over but he struggled to maintain consistent line and length which affected his overall performance.
Dangerous Deliveries and Umpire Intervention
In the 18th over of the Renegades innings Shaheen delivered two full tosses at chest height to Tim Seifert and Ollie Price. Umpires deemed these dangerous deliveries and immediately barred him from continuing to bowl in the match.
After being removed Shaheen was seen with a slight smile while Brisbane Heat captain Nathan McSweeney had to complete the last two balls of the over himself.
Renegades Batting Highlights
Melbourne Renegades posted a formidable total of 212 runs for 5 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. Tim Seifert starred with 102 runs off 56 balls, and Ollie Price contributed 57 runs off 29 balls.
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| Tim Seifert and Ollie Price innings help Renegades post 212 runs. Image Source: Instagram/@bbl —Edited & Modified by Us |
Pakistan Mohammad Rizwan making his BBL debut for Renegades batted at number three but managed only 4 runs off 10 balls before getting out.
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