The Hundred 2023: Shaheen Afridi's fiery bouncer gets captured from batter's cam, video goes viral

In the world of cricket, Pakistan's Shaheen Afridi stands as a formidable bowler, captivating the fans with his brilliant bowling prowess. In recent times, his dominance, however, was hindered due to a persistent knee injury that kept him on the sidelines for some time. But, a ray of hope shines as he makes a great return ahead of major tournaments.

His recent performance witnessed him exhibiting his formidable pace, a unique visual of Afridi's spine-chilling pace was captured by a batter's helmet camera, which is now going rapidly viral on social media. Notably, during The Hundred fixture against the Southern Brave, Afridi bowled a short-pitched bouncer to Finn Allen, which he countered it by playing a cunning reverse scoop.

Pov: you are facing Shaheen. 🤯 pic.twitter.com/j2OYRzLXOC

— umair (@xdselenophile) August 12, 2023

The boundary over the short third showcased Allen's creativity and Afridi's raw pace. The match witnessed Welsh Fire being restricted to a meagre total of 87, with George Garton, the former RCB pacer, emerging as a standout performer with figures of 3/8. Even though Shaheen remained wicketless, he ensured to keep it tight and keep the pressure on the batters allowing other bowlers to encash on it. As a result, the Brave chased down a paltry target quite easily.

Pakistan will clash with Afghanistan to prepare for upcoming Asia Cup 2023

Currently, the stage is set for a thrilling series between Pakistan and Afghanistan in a three-match ODI series. For now, Shaheen Afridi is playing in The Hundred as part of the Welsh Fire squad. Having already taken six wickets in five encounters, Afridi's journey in The Hundred displays his commendable consistency with the ball.

For the last 12 months, Afridi's bowling prowess was overshadowed by his battle with a nagging knee injury, causing him to miss crucial matches. The left-arm pacer, acclaimed as the top new-ball bowler across formats, struggled to reclaim his place. But the tides have changed; Afridi's relentless determination to recover has paid off, instilling a positive outlook for Pakistan's forthcoming campaigns in the Asia Cup 2023 and World Cup.