Mohammad Nabi, son Hasan record fifty partnership; duo batted together:Guided Noakhali Express to win in BPL; 19-year-old wins Player of the Match award

On January 11, in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), Afghanistan’s veteran all-rounder Mohammad Nabi and his son Hasan Eisakhil made history. Both delivered a brilliant performance playing for Noakhali Express and became the first father-son duo to bat together in a top-level T20 league. In the match against Dhaka Capitals, Nabi and Hasan added 53 runs for the fourth wicket in 30 balls. 19-year-old Hasan played an excellent innings of 92 runs off 60 balls while opening, which included 7 fours and 5 sixes. Meanwhile, Nabi scored 17 runs off 13 balls. Hasan was chosen as the Player of the Match. Noakhali defeated Dhaka by 41 runs
Noakhali Express, batting first, scored 184 runs. In response, Dhaka Capitals team was bowled out for 143 runs. Nabi also performed well in bowling and took two wickets. We are like normal father-son – Hasan
Nabi and Hasan came together in the press conference after the match. When Hasan was asked if his father was strict, he replied, “No, no. We are like normal father-son. We are friends.” Hasan further said, “I don’t regret not being able to score 100 runs, because I wanted to give my team a big score. He said, I don’t imitate my father, but play in my own way.” I wanted to play with my son – Nabi
Nabi said, “I had wanted to play with my son for a long time. I have prepared him as a pro cricketer.” He said, “Before the match, I explained to Hasan about the bowlers’ strategy and the conditions, which helped Hasan perform well.”