[Watch] Rahmanullah Gurbaz slams a monstrous six out of ground against Pakistan-born player in CPL 2024
Afghanistan's wicketkeeper-batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz smashed a massive six out of the ground against Pakistan-born USA pacer Mohammad Mohsin in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2024 on Thursday, September 5. The match was played between Guyana Amazon Warriors and St Kitts and Nevis Patriots at Warner Park in Basseterre.
The stunning shot came during the eighth over of Guyana’s innings. Mohsin bowled a delivery on the slot and Gurbaz picked the ball right from the middle of the bat to help it sail over the stands. The ball hit the stadium’s roof before going out of the ground, disappearing in the night sky.
Sharing the video on X, CPL’s official handle wrote:
“Gurbaz has a six traveling a LONG wayyy! Just like Caribbean Airlines.”
Watch the shot below:
Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Shimron Hetmyer steal the show as Guyana Amazon Warriors beat St Kitts and Nevis Patriots in CPL 2024 clash
A clinical batting display from Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Shimron Hetmyer helped Guyana Amazon Warriors beat St Kitts and Nevis Patriots by 40 runs in the CPL 2024 match.
Opting to bat first, Guyana put up 266/7 in their allotted 20 overs. Hetmyer top scored with 91 runs off 39 balls with the help of 11 sixes, while Gurbaz slammed 69 off 37, comprising six maximums and four boundaries. The duo shared a 116-run partnership for the third wicket. Keemo Paul too chipped in with 38 off 14 deliveries.
Kyle Mayers, Anrich Nortje, Veerasammy Permaul, Mohsin Khan and Odean Smith bagged one wicket apiece for the Patriots.
In response, the Patriots showed a fight but were bundled out for 226 in 18 overs. Skipper Andre Fletcher starred with the bat, scoring 81 off 33, hitting nine sixes and four boundaries. Meanwhile, Sherfane Rutherford (34 off 12), Mikyle Louis (31 off 21) and Kyle Mayers (28 off 17) got starts but failed to consolidate.
Skipper Imran Tahir and Gudakesh Motie picked up three wickets apiece for the Patriots, while Dwaine Pretorius scalped two wickets. Keemo Paul and Raymon Reifer also settled for one wicket apiece.
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