Mohammad Nabi Hits Five Sixes in Final Over Against Sri Lanka

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates — Afghanistan‘s Mohammad Nabi delivered a stunning performance during the Asia Cup cricket match against Sri Lanka on September 18, 2025. In a must-win Group B match, Nabi hit five sixes in the final over, propelling Afghanistan to a total of 169 runs for 8 wickets.

Nabi’s explosive batting came at a critical moment, as Afghanistan faced a collapse in their innings. With just one over remaining, he took on Sri Lankan bowler Dunith Wellalage, who had earlier dropped Nabi when he was still in single digits. The over started badly for Wellalage, who lost his length, allowing Nabi to hammer the first ball over long-off for six.

As the pressure mounted, Nabi continued to punish Wellalage, smacking the second and third deliveries for sixes over deep mid-wicket and down the ground, respectively. The chaos escalated when Wellalage overstepped, offering Nabi a free hit, which he sent sailing over wide long-off. The over concluded with a fifth six over cow corner, leaving spectators in awe.

Despite the excitement of potential six sixes, Wellalage managed to contain Nabi to just two runs off the final ball, making it an expensive over, with 32 runs conceded, the second-most costly in T20Is for Sri Lanka.

Nuwan Thushara was the standout bowler for Sri Lanka, claiming 4 wickets for 18 runs. However, Nabi’s quickfire 60 runs off just 22 balls, including five sixes and three fours, provided Afghanistan with a vital score. Ibrahim Zadran also contributed with a steady 24 runs off 27 balls.

The match highlights the unpredictability of T20 cricket, with Afghanistan achieving a respectable total after struggling at various points in their innings.