WATCH: Shaheen Afridi stuns with bat smashes two big sixes vs Bangladesh in Asia Cup 2025 Super 4 clash

Shaheen Shah Afridi, the main fast bowler for Pakistan, surprised fans with his batting during the Asia Cup 2025 Super 4 match against Bangladesh. While Afridi is known mostly for his pace and swing, he showed his power-hitting ability as he added important runs for Pakistan at a difficult point in the match.

The left-hander’s first big moment came in the 12.3 over when he hammered Tanzim Hasan Sakib for a huge 95-metre six over deep mid-wicket. Just one over later, at 13.1, he greeted Taskin Ahmed with another massive strike, this time an 87-metre six over the same region. The crowd enjoyed every bit of Afridi’s fearless hitting.

He finished with 19 runs from 13 balls, including two sixes. His short knock gave Pakistan’s innings some life at a time when the batting order was collapsing. Afridi’s confidence with the bat has been growing in recent months, and this innings again showed that he can be a useful lower-order hitter.

Afridi’s All-Round Show in Asia Cup 2025

Afridi’s batting form has been progressively picking up since the Pakistan Super League, which is now being evidenced at the international level. During this Asia Cup, he has made 87 runs in 4 innings with an outstanding strike rate of 181.25. With the ball, he has been consistent as well. He has taken 6 wickets in 5 innings whilst maintaining an economy rate of 7.54. His potential to be able to contribute in both departments makes him one of Pakistan's best assets.

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At the time of writing, Pakistan was 94/6 in 16 overs after being asked to bat first by Bangladesh. With a run rate of 5.88, Pakistan’s lower order faces the big task of guiding the team to a fighting total in this crucial Super Four match.