Shahid Afridi Recalls Pakistan's 2009 T20 World Cup Triumph, Calls It ‘Unforgettable Moment’ of His Life

On this day in 2009, Pakistan led by Younis Khan, upstaged Sri Lanka in the T20 World Cup final played at the Lords' Cricket Ground. Afridi was named Player of the Match for his all-round performance.

Shahid Afridi (Photo Credits: Twitter)

Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi played a crucial role in his country's maiden and only T20 World Cup triumph so far. Batting first, Sri Lanka could only manage 138/6 and Pakistan chased down the total with relative ease, winning by eight wickets with eight balls to spare. Afridi had scored a 40-ball 54 in addition to his bowling figures of 1/20 in the first innings.

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