38-Year-Old Asif Afridi Takes Five-Wicket Haul on Test Debut, Achieves Feat During PAK vs SA 2nd Test 2025
The left-arm spinner turned heads with an impressive performance in Rawalpindi as he pushed South Africa on the backfoot with a five-wicket haul on debut. Asif Afridi had become Pakistan's second-oldest Test debutant when he was given his maiden cap on October 20 before the PAK vs SA 2nd Test started.
38-year-old Asif Afridi picked up a five-wicket haul on Test debut, achieving this feat on Day 3 of the PAK vs SA 2nd Test 2025 at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi on Wednesday, October 22. The left-arm spinner, who was a surprise pick to make his Test debut in the PAK vs SA Rawalpindi Test, justified his selection big time as he picked up a five-wicket haul in just his first innings. The left-arm spinner dismissed Tristan Stubbs (76), Tony de Zorzi (55), Dewald Brevis (0), Kyle Verreynne (10) and Simon Harmer (2) to complete a sensational five-wicket haul to derail the South Africa National Cricket Team's batting effort. Who Is Asif Afridi? Know All About 38-Year-Old Cricketer Who Made Test Debut for Pakistan in PAK vs SA 2nd Test 2025.
38-Year-Old Asif Afridi Takes Five-Wicket Haul on Test Debut
ASIF AFRIDI STRIKES GOLD ON DEBUT.🇵🇰
- Silenced critics of his selection and age with a stunning five-wicket haul.🫡👏
— Salman. (@TsMeSalman) October 22, 2025
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