Watch: Shadab Khan sledges Shaheen Afridi in Champions Cup; Pakistan pacer shocked

Pakistan all-rounder Shadab Khan sledged Shaheen Afridi during the Champions One-Day Cup match between the Lions and Panthers.

Shaheen Afridi was bamboozled by Shadab Khan's delivery before an intense moment between the two players during a recent match in the tournament.

The Shaheen Afridi-led side registered their second defeat in the 50-over tournament at the Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad on Monday, September 16.

The Panthers, led by Shadab Khan, won the match by 84 runs. Shadab was named 'Player of the Match' for his all-round performance in the match.

The Shadab Khan-led side posted a total of 283 runs on the board after opting to bat first. Mubasir Khan scored 90 runs off 97 balls, while Haider Ali added 84 runs off 99 balls.

Shadab finished with 37 runs off 29 deliveries, including five boundaries, before the team was bowled out in 46.5 overs.

Watch: Shadab Khan Sledges Shaheen Afridi In Champions One-Day Cup

Shadab Khan engaged in some sledging with Shaheen Afridi during the 29th over of the Lions' innings. The Lions were struggling at 156-6 in their chase of 284.

They were hoping for a standout performance from their skipper, but he was beaten by a well-delivered googly from the leg spinner.

Shadab was impressed with his delivery and expressed his anger towards Shaheen Afridi with some heated words. In response, Afridi appeared confused and unsettled by both the delivery and Shadab's reaction. The intense moment between the two stars has gone viral on social media platforms.

This was too much Shaddy.💔#ShadabKhan | #BabarAzam𓃵 | #ChampionsCup pic.twitter.com/0JR4pXrSEb

— Obsessed With Babar Azam (@babar_istic56) September 16, 2024

Shaheen Afridi Dismissed For A Duck Against Usama Mir

Usama Mir dismissed Shaheen in the next over. Afridi, known for his big hitting, struggled with the bat and was out for a duck after facing eight balls.

The Lions were bowled out for just 199 runs in 35.2 overs. Afridi will be eager to make a strong comeback in future matches in the event.

The left-arm fast bowler took three wickets for 57 runs in his 9.5-over spell. He also performed well in the first match against The Stallions, claiming two wickets.

The lower-order batter scored 22 runs with the bat in the first match. He has come under scrutiny after losing two consecutive games.

The Lions are currently at the bottom of the points table with two losses and have a negative net run rate (NRR) of -2.170. It will be interesting to see how Afridi performs in the remaining matches of the tournament. Pakistan will face England in a three-match Test series after the Champions Cup.

The Shaheen Afridi-led team will take on the Markhors, led by Mohammad Rizwan, in their next match on Friday, September 20. Meanwhile, the Shadab Khan-led side will face the Stallions in their next match on Saturday, September 21.

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