Pakistan fast bowler Shaheen Afridi, making his debut in the Big Bash League, endured a nightmare outing with the ball for the Brisbane Heat against the Melbourne Renegades. The left-arm fast bowler leaked runs at a high rate and failed to complete his third over, forcing a teammate to step in and finish it.

Tim Seifert became the first batter to reach three figures in this year’s Big Bash League. After a steady start, the New Zealand opener shifted gears dramatically, punishing the Brisbane Heat attack with six sixes and nine fours. The Renegades posted a formidable total of 212 for 5 in Geelong on Monday, December 15.

Shaheen Afridi Endures Difficult Start in BBL

Shaheen Afridi had a very tough start to his Big Bash League career. The Pakistan fast bowler struggled to control the ball and was expensive from the moment he came into the attack.

Afridi gave away 17 runs from just four legal deliveries while bowling the 18th over. The left-arm fast bowler sent down three no-balls in the same over, including two beamers, which led to him being taken out of the attack.

Afridi could not finish the over, and Nathan McSweeney was asked to bowl the remaining balls. McSweeney conceded a boundary and a single to close the over.

Wow.

On his BBL debut, Shaheen Afridi has been removed from the attack! #BBL15 pic.twitter.com/IhDLsKFfJi

— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) December 15, 2025

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