Afridi blasts 42-ball century in NatWest T20

 

New Delhi: Former Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi set NatWest T20 blast on fire as he smashed 42-ball century to led Hampshire to crushing 101-run victory over Derbyshire in the first T20 blast quarters.

It took 256 appearances for the Karachi born talisman to reach three figures in a T20 match.

Promoted to open the innings, the legendary cricketer hit 7 sixes and 10 fours to reach his maiden T20 hundred.

The 37-year-old’s was the fastest hundred in this edition of the NatWest T20 blast after 45-ball century from Nottingham’s Alex Hales.

Afridi’s havoc took Hampshire to 249/8 in 20 overs, their highest in the tournament and 8^th highest of all-time. The James Vince led side bundled Derby for mere 148 runs to register 101 runs victory.

Hampshire became to first team to secure a spot in the semi-finals of the NatWest T20 blast.

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Anyone fancy watching some of @SAfridiOfficial's monster sixes?! 🚀

Nah, didn't think so 😉 #BoomBoom #Blast17 pic.twitter.com/Uf5hItEzn1 — NatWest T20 Blast (@NatWestT20Blast) August 22, 2017