Who is Khawaja Nafay, the Player Who Single-handedly Destroyed Shaheen Afridi-led Lahore Qalandars in PSL 2024? Find Out Here
Khawaja Nafay scored unbeaten 60 runs from just 31 balls.
Quetta Gladiators beat Lahore Qalandars by five wickets in the recent Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2024 game on Tuesday, February 19 at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. It was the first time in the history of the tournament that Quetta Gladiators managed to beat Lahore Qalandars in Lahore.
Khawaja Nafay, a 22-year-old prodigy, emerged as the standout performer for the Gladiators, dismantling the Lahore bowlers with an unbeaten 60 runs off a mere 31 balls, highlighted by four boundaries and two massive sixes.
His exceptional performance single-handedly propelled Quetta to a five-wicket victory, effortlessly chasing down the target of 188 runs in just 19.1 overs.
Since then, there’s been widespread speculation about how Quetta discovered such a promising young batsman. Let’s delve into Khawaja Nafay’s background and how he secured a Pakistan Super League contract at such a tender age.
Who is Khawaja Nafay?
Hailing from Karachi, Pakistan, Khawaja Nafay gained attention by sharing his cricket videos on social media platforms. It was through these videos that Quetta Gladiators discovered him, leading to his selection in the Pakistan Super League 2024 season.
Khawaja Nafay also participated in the 2023 edition of the Bangladesh Premier League, but he failed to make a significant impact, getting out for single-digit scores in all three matches he played. Recently, he also competed in the Sindh Premier League 2024, where he scored 115 runs in four innings at an average of 28.75 and a strike rate of 166.67.
