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Shaheen Afridi Draws First Blood For Pakistan As Devon Conway Departs For A Golden Duck

image-lra91l47Pakistan skipper Shaheen Afridi [Twitter]

In the highly anticipated clash between New Zealand and Pakistan in the first T20 international of the five-match series, the star pacer Shaheen Afridi delivered a dream start for Pakistan. Winning the toss and opting to bowl first, Pakistan's strategy paid off within the first over, sending shockwaves through the Auckland stadium.

Devon Conway, the golden boy of New Zealand cricket, faced an unexpected and early exit as he succumbed to Shaheen Afridi's precision. The dismissal occurred at the mere 0.2 over mark, leaving Conway with a golden duck. The Pakistan skipper showcased his leadership prowess by setting an aggressive tone for his team.


Watch - Shaheen Afridi strikes on second ball


The delivery that claimed Conway's wicket was a masterclass by Shaheen Afridi—a full-length ball drifting in, followed by a subtle seam movement away. Conway, attempting to counter the delivery, threw his blade, only to find Jamal stationed at covers, who made no mistake in completing a regulation catch.

At the time of writing, New Zealand is at 30 for 1 in 4 overs, with Kane Williamson and Finn Allen at the crease, scoring 4* and 27* respectively.