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Farooqi’s record-breaking 5/9 in T20 WC 2024: spell that defined his brilliance

Poulomi Chakraborty

Fazalhaq Farooqi's Fifer (Source: @CricCrazyJohns/x.com)Fazalhaq Farooqi's Fifer (Source: @CricCrazyJohns/x.com)

In the rich history of the game of cricket, the cricket-playing nations have amazed the cricket fans with their heroic displays, but Afghanistan’s fighting spirit won hearts like no other. Rising late to the scene, they defied all odds to become a formidable force in T20 cricket.

As the nation gifted one of the finest players like Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, and many more, Fazalhaq Farooqi is also one of the best speedsters of the game. His fiery five-wicket haul against Oman in the T20 World Cup stands out as one of his career-defining spells. Let’s relive this masterpiece as we celebrate his birthday.

A Five-Wicket Haul That Elevates Farooqi Among Cricket’s Elite

As Afghan star Rashid Khan has mesmerized the world with his spin web, young pacer Fazalhaq Farooqi also made his own mark. Being a key pillar of Afghanistan’s bowling attack, Farooqi stunned fans with a fiery five-wicket haul against Oman on the grand stage of the 2024 Men’s T20 World Cup, a spell that became one of the tournament’s most unforgettable highlights.

Facing Oman in the fifth match of the thrilling tournament, Afghanistan started off with a pure show while batting first. As batters stunned the world, bowlers were yet to come onto the scene. Defending the total in the second innings, the cricket world remained stunned by his heroics.

Coming to open the spell, Fazalhaq Farooqi struck only in the second delivery, sending Ronak Patel in just 4 runs. With ruthless precision, he struck again immediately, sending Roger Mukasa back for a duck. Farooqi’s relentless pace and lethal accuracy dismantled Oman’s top order only in the first over.

After that, the other Afghan bowlers kept the domination alive, but Oman’s Riazat Ali Shah was looking to make a turnaround. Farooqi, however, had other plans; he outsmarted Shah and dismissed Shan for 11 in the 13th over. After sending Oman skipper Brian Masaba on a duck in the next delivery, Farooqi registered a thrilling four-wicket haul.

As the game was already Afghanistan’s grip, Farooqi has even more to offer to make his performance iconic forever. In the 13th over, he sealed an unforgettable five-wicket haul by dismissing Robinson Obuya for 14 runs.

Completing a sensational spell of 5/9, Farooqi’s masterclass on the grand stage of the T20 World Cup cemented his performance as one of the most iconic displays in recent cricket history.

Afghanistan’s Massive Win Over Oman

 In the thrilling encounter, Oman had a nightmare as Afghanistan had their dream outing. Batting first, Afghanistan gave a thrilling start as Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran stitched a massive 154-run opening partnership. But after that, Oman bowlers tightened their grip as they secured some consecutive scalps as the Afghan batting order faced the heat.

Defending the 183-run total, Afghanistan turned the tide with their bowling heroics. Fazalhaq Farooqi’s fiery spell, combined with exceptional performances from Naveen-ul-Haq and Rashid Khan, dismantled Oman’s batting line-up, leading the Afghans to a commanding 125-run triumph.