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Shaheen Afridi made a significant impact for Pakistan on Sunday during their ongoing match in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 against Ireland at the Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground, Lauderhill, Florida. After struggling in the previous three games, Afridi found his form, providing a crucial start by dismissing Ireland’s Andrew Balbirnie with a superb delivery early in the game.

In the earlier matches, Afridi had faced challenges, conceding runs without many breakthroughs. However, against Ireland, he bowled with precision and rhythm, taking two wickets in his opening over. The highlight was his dismissal of Balbirnie, where Afridi’s pitched-up delivery moved sharply inwards at the last moment, deceiving the batsman who attempted a drive but missed, resulting in his stumps being shattered.

This performance marked a strong return to form for Shaheen Afridi, setting the tone for Pakistan after captain Babar Azam elected to bowl first upon winning the toss.

In the ongoing match, Shaheen Afridi continued his dominance by claiming another wicket in the same over. Lorcan Tucker edged Afridi’s delivery, offering a straightforward catch to wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan. This dismissal left Ireland struggling at 10 for 3 in just the third over of the game.

Both Pakistan and Ireland have already been eliminated from the T20 World Cup. Despite this, both teams are eager to finish their campaign with a victory.