NEW DELHI: Afghanistan's all-rounder Mohammad Nabi on Tuesday etched his name into the record books with a blistering fifty off just 24 balls against Sri Lanka in Lahore in a thrilling Asia Cup group game. Nabi's sensational innings marked the fastest fifty ever recorded by an Afghan batter in the One Day International (ODI) format.
With an explosive display of power-hitting, Nabi smashed three towering sixes and six fours to reach this milestone, claiming his 16th fifty in the ODIs. His whirlwind performance proved to be a game-changer for Afghanistan in their pursuit of Sri Lanka's imposing total of 291 for 8, posted while batting first.
