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Mohammad Nabi has created history by becoming the first Afghan batter to score 6000 international runs. He achieved this milestone during the Asia Cup T20 match against Sri Lanka in Abu Dhabi. Nabi played a spectacular innings, scoring 60 runs off just 22 balls with five sixes in the final over. His performance included setting a new record for the fastest T20I fifty for Afghanistan.

Key Points: Mohammad Nabi First Afghan to Score 6000 International Runs

  • Nabi scored 6057 runs in 315 international matches
  • He smashed a 22-ball 60 against Sri Lanka in Abu Dhabi
  • Achieved the fastest T20I fifty for Afghanistan in 20 balls
  • Is Afghanistan's highest run-getter in T20Is and second in ODIs
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Mohammad Nabi creates history: First Afghan to score 6000 International runs

Afghanistan's Mohammad Nabi makes history by becoming the first Afghan batter to reach 6000 international runs across all formats during the Asia Cup T20 match vs Sri Lanka.

"Nabi turned the game around with a breathtaking finale - Match Report"

Abu Dhabi, September 18

Afghanistan superstar Mohammad Nabi scripts history as he becomes the first Afghan batter to slam 6000 international runs across all formats.

He achieved this feat in his recent outing against Sri Lanka in the ongoing T20 Asia Cup in Abu Dhabi on Thursday.

Nabi has smashed 6057 runs in 315 international fixtures with two centuries and 24 half-centuries at an average of 24.62 and a strike rate of 101.11. He has scored 33 runs in three Tests, 3667 runs in 173 ODIs and 2357 runs in 139 T20I matches.

Nabi is Afghanistan's highest run-getter in T20Is and second-leading run scorer in the 50-over format of the game.

Coming to the match, Mohammad Nabi slammed a 22-ball 60 to steer Afghanistan to 169/8 in their must-win match against Sri Lanka in Abu Dhabi.

Nabi turned the game around with a breathtaking finale, smashing five sixes off Dunith Wellalage in the final over after Afghanistan struggled to 137/7 in 19 overs. He achieved his half-century in just 20 balls, setting a new record for the fastest fifty in T20Is for Afghanistan, surpassing his own previous record and Gulbadin Naib's shared record of 21 balls.

Nuwan Thushara was Sri Lanka's standout bowler, finishing with impressive figures of 4/18. Earlier, Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan had won the toss and chosen to bat in the crucial match against Sri Lanka in Abu Dhabi.

While India and Pakistan have booked their spots in the Super 4s from Group A, three teams - Sri Lanka, Afghanistan and Bangladesh - are currently vying for the two remaining slots from Group B.

- ANI

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Priya S
As an Indian cricket fan, I have so much respect for how Afghanistan cricket has grown. Players like Nabi are true inspirations. That 20-ball fifty is just insane! Hope to see more such performances from him.
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Aman W
️While the achievement is remarkable, I do feel his average of 24.62 could be better for someone who has played 315 international matches. Still, a historic moment for Afghan cricket no doubt!
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Sarah B
Five sixes in the final over! That's the kind of power hitting that wins tournaments. Afghanistan has become such an exciting team to watch. Nabi's experience is invaluable to them.
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Vikram M
From playing in refugee camps to creating history on international stage - what a journey for Afghan cricket and for Nabi personally. These stories make cricket more than just a sport. 🇦🇫
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Karthik V
That strike rate of 101.11 across formats shows he's been playing modern cricket for years. Afghanistan's rise has been phenomenal and players like Nabi are the reason why. Deserving milestone!

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