Harare,
NYS Lagos’ Najibullah Zadran made headlines during the Zim Afro T10 2024 match against Durban Wolves after the side collected 33 runs in Donald Tiripano’s one over at Harare Sports Club. The Afghan batter started off the 6th over of the innings with three maximums on the trot followed by a couple and another six on the next two deliveries respectively. Tiripano then bowled three consecutive wides and was hit for a boundary on the last ball.
Talking about his knock, Zadran said that he had already made up his mind to take on the pacer and push the paddle in that particular over.
“I had just scored 6 runs in seven balls before that over. So, I told (Ryan) Burl that I’m going to push the paddle in this over. Also, I have faced Tiripano earlier as well and I have an idea about his variations. So, my idea was simple, just watch the ball and hit the ball,” he said.
“Unfortunately, I got out before the third powerplay but really happy that we eventually won the match,” he added.
Zadran who ended up scoring 43 off 17 that included five sixes and a four also talked about the track and said that it was a slow pitch to bat on. “The wicket was a bit slow but it was a good day for us.”