Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir turned the clock back during The Hundred 2024, prompting former England captain Nasser Hussain to draw a comparison with the left-armer’s spell in the ICC Champions Trophy 2017 final.
Amir, representing the Oval Invincibles in the inaugural match of The Hundred 2024 against Birmingham Phoenix, demonstrated exceptional bowling prowess by taking two wickets in just 15 balls and delivering nine dot balls.
During the commentary, Nasser Hussain praised the Pakistani bowler highly, reminiscing about Amir’s memorable spell against India in the final of the Champions Trophy 2017, played at the same venue.
“He likes bowling here [The Oval]. 2017 Champions Trophy final. Shikhar Dawan, India gone. Rohit Sharma, India gone. Virat Kohli gone. 3 for 16 he got in that Champions Trophy final, bowling this end,” said Hussain.
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Amir’s two-wicket spell was supported by Adam Zampa’s 3-11, as they bundled Birmingham Phoenix for 89, which was easily chased.
For the unversed, Mohammad Amir wreaked havoc on India’s top order in the Champions Trophy 2017 final, dismissing the star-studded trio of Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan and Virat Kohli, to help Pakistan achieve one of the most glorious feats in history.
Amir’s sensational figures of 3 for 16 in six overs helped the Green Shirts to bowl out India for 158 while chasing a mammoth 339-run target.
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