Former Indian star batsman Yusuf Pathan is playing for Joburg Buffaloes in the Jim Afro T10 League being played in Zimbabwe. The first qualifying match of the league was played between the Durban Qalandars and Joburg Buffaloes. In this match, 40-year-old Yusuf Pathan won everyone’s hearts with his heavy blow. Pathan won the team by playing fast innings.
In the match, the Durban Qalandars batting first put 140 runs on the board for 4 wickets in 10 overs. Batting at number four for the Joburg Buffaloes, Yusuf Pathan hit an unbeaten 80 off 26 balls at a strike rate of 307.69. In this innings, 4 fours and 9 sixes came off Pathan’s bat. Due to tackling from him, Pathan gave the team the victory one ball early.
Joburg Buffaloes needed 64 runs in the last three overs. Pathan scored 61 runs off 14 balls. In the last three overs, 7 sixes and 4 fours have come off Pathan’s bat. During this, he hit former Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir for 25 runs in an over with 3 sixes and 1 four.
The video of the team’s celebration after Yusuf Pathan’s victory in the match is becoming more and more viral on social media. In this video, all the players look surprised and happy with Yusuf Pathan’s quick tackles. However, there is more happiness among the players. In the video, Irfan Pathan is also seen applauding his older brother.
Following this, Yusuf Pathan can be seen giving a flying kiss. Yusuf Pathan was then hugged by team players and captain Mohammad Hafeez. After this, Pathan lifted his son Ayan into his arms. In this way, the special and winning entry of the former Indian batsman was celebrated.
Yusuf Pathan does the amazing 🔥🔥#ZimAfroT10 pic.twitter.com/z1kuI6xVmm
— Farid Khan (@_FaridKhan) July 28, 2023