Pakistan’s pace spearhead Shaheen Afridi once again proved his class on the big stage as he dismissed Indian skipper Rohit Sharma with an absolute peach of a delivery during the high-voltage ICC Champions Trophy 2025 clash. The left-arm seamer, known for his ability to swing the ball prodigiously at high speeds, produced an unplayable inswinging yorker that shattered Rohit’s stumps, leaving Indian supporters stunned.
Shaheen Afridi’s dream delivery: A perfect yorker
The breathtaking moment came on the final ball of the fourth over when Afridi, running in with his trademark aggression, delivered a full, fast, and perfectly executed inswinging yorker. The ball tailed in sharply at express pace, sneaking through the narrow gap between bat and boot, and crashed into the middle stump before Rohit could even bring his bat down in time. The Indian captain, who looked in good touch until then, was left rooted to the crease as his off-stump cartwheeled behind him. Afridi’s celebration was instant and animated, as he let out a triumphant roar, knowing he had removed one of India’s most dangerous batters early in the innings. His teammates rushed towards him in jubilation, while Rohit could only walk back dejectedly, his lean patch with the bat continuing in the crucial tournament.
Here’s the video:
AND HE DID IT
pic.twitter.com/UZ6NdYPv1a https://t.co/wc5jQnkbHK— -invader 🇵🇸 (@sshayaannn) February 23, 2025
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Another poor outing for Rohit Sharma against left-arm pacers
Rohit’s dismissal for 20 runs once again highlighted his struggles against high-quality left-arm pace. The Indian captain had started fluently, playing a few crisp drives and flicks, but Afridi’s masterful delivery proved too good for him. The wicket not only dented India’s early momentum but also handed Pakistan a breakthrough in their quest to dominate the high-stakes encounter. Afridi’s ability to strike in the powerplay has been a major weapon for Pakistan, and his dismissal of Rohit served as a perfect reminder of why he is one of the most feared new-ball bowlers in world cricket.
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