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 8th 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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