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**Nabi’s Blistering Fifty Powers Afghanistan in Asia Cup Clash Against Sri Lanka**
**Abu Dhabi, September 18, 2025** – Veteran all-rounder Mohammad Nabi delivered a stunning display of power hitting in today’s Asia Cup match against Sri Lanka, smashing the fastest fifty for Afghanistan in T20 Internationals. With Afghanistan struggling, Nabi unleashed a brutal assault, particularly in the final over, where he struck five consecutive sixes off Sri Lankan bowler Dunith Wellalage.
The explosive innings not only propelled Afghanistan to a respectable total of 169 for 8 but also saw Nabi reach his half-century in just 20 balls, equalling the record for the fastest T20I fifty by an Afghan player. He narrowly missed out on equalling Yuvraj Singh’s record of six sixes in an over but his incredible knock of 60 runs from 22 balls, featuring five sixes, provided the impetus Afghanistan needed.
Nabi’s heroics, coupled with a crucial partnership with captain Rashid Khan, rescued Afghanistan after a shaky start. His innings included the fastest fifty records for Afghanistan in T20I’s
While the victory remains uncertain, Nabi’s performance has undoubtedly given Afghanistan a fighting chance to progress to the Super Four stage of the Asia Cup.
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