Mohammad Nabi's explosive innings has set the Asia Cup 2025 ablaze, as he smashed a scintillating 60 off just 22 balls against Sri Lanka. The veteran Afghan all-rounder's incredible knock, which included six towering sixes, propelled Afghanistan to a competitive total of 169/8 in their Group B match.

Afghanistan were struggling at 120 for seven in the 18th over, but Nabi's arrival at the crease changed the complexion of the game. In a stunning display of power-hitting, Nabi launched an onslaught on Sri Lankan bowler Dunith Wellalage in the final over, hitting five consecutive sixes. The over yielded a whopping 32 runs, as Nabi broke his own record for the fastest T20I fifty by an Afghanistan batter. Overall, Nabi hit three fours and six sixes in his innings.

Nabi's carnage was instrumental in Afghanistan reaching a respectable total, after a shaky start. Sri Lanka's Nuwan Thushara had earlier wreaked havoc with the new ball, finishing with impressive figures of 4-0-18-4. However, Nabi's onslaught ensured that Afghanistan had something to defend.

Despite some outstanding catches by Sri Lanka, Nabi's special knock proved to be the difference. His innings was a masterclass in death-overs batting, showcasing his immense power and experience. Nabi's performance has not only given Afghanistan a fighting chance in the match but has also lit up the Asia Cup with his incredible hitting.