Shaheen Shah Afridi Takes Out Number 1 Test Batsman Marnus Labuschagne On A Duck & Twitter Can’t Keep Calm!

Shaheen Shah Afridi stole the show after his fiery start in the first innings of the Pakistan vs Australia test match. Australia has chosen to bat first however, much to their chagrin, Shaheen took out 2 of their top batsmen (including ICC’s number 1 test batsman) Marnus Labuschagne and David Warner, in the first 8 balls, and netizens cannot keep calm!

Twitter is flooding with praises for Shaheen’s tremendous start, so much so that he has been trending ever on Twitter since his first wicket! We have gathered all the tweets for you all to see if you missed the over, so scroll down and enjoy!

What A Start!

“ShaheenShahAfridi is Roaring like a Lion ❤️, What an outstanding start 💯💥”

#ShaheenShahAfridi is Roaring like a Lion ❤️, What an outstanding start 💯💥 pic.twitter.com/TAerxsgDfa

— Faiq Sibghat 🇵🇰 (@FaiqSibghat) March 21, 2022

“Two wickets in three balls 🔥

What a sensational start from Shaheen Shah Afridi🦅”

Two wickets in three balls 🔥

What a sensational start from Shaheen Shah Afridi🦅#PAKvAUS#AUSvPAK #ShaheenShahAfridi #DavidWarner #CricketTwitter #Cricket @iShaheenAfridi

— Muhammad Adnan (@AdnanCh03143000) March 21, 2022

See For Yourself!

“Shaheen Shah Afridi roaring at Gaddafi Stadium Lahore 👏”

CricWick: "THEY CANNOT PLAY HIM"

Shaheen Shah Afridi roaring at Gaddafi Stadium Lahore 👏#PAKvAUS #WTC23 #ShaheenShahAfridi pic.twitter.com/sMYlzoF73z

— Omar Aziz (@omareziz) March 21, 2022

Only Shaheen Can Send Number 1 Test Batsman Back To The Pavilion

“ShaheenShahAfridi The only Bowler in the world to send back no.1 test batsmen on a duck twice ❤️”

#ShaheenShahAfridi The only Bowler in the world to send back no.1 test batsmen on a duck twice ❤️ pic.twitter.com/zkiTC9dyfx

— 𝐃í𝐝𝐚𝐜 💫✨ (@saaadiiii7) March 21, 2022

5 Times In Test Cricket To Be Exact

“Shaheen Shah Afridi Dismissed 5th Time Marnus Labuschagne in Test Cricket”

Shaheen Shah Afridi Dismissed 5th Time Marnus Labuschagne in Test Cricket #shaheenafridi #PAKvsAUS pic.twitter.com/LHFMdmOgcq

— Huzaifa Ejaz (@Huzaifa12916549) March 21, 2022

Pakistan Is Giving Marnus Labuschagne A Tough Time!

“Unlucky Marnus Labuschagne gone on duck second time in this series, hope he performs in second innings. #AUSvPAK”

Unlucky Marnus Labuschagne gone on duck second time in this series, hope he performs in second innings. #AUSvPAK

— Manavdeep Singh (@Manav__01) March 21, 2022

“Marnus labuschagne has gotten out on a duck twice in his entire career. Both ducks against Pakistan”

Marnus labuschagne has gotten out on a duck twice in his entire career. Both ducks against Pakistan

— saa_19 (@ayan123x) March 21, 2022

“That’s it that’s the tweet😂❤️”

That's it that's the tweet😂❤️#AUSvPAK #ShaheenShahAfridi pic.twitter.com/VeyXUpXFWe

— rauftar🇵🇸 (@arubah56) March 21, 2022

Breaking Records

“After his two wickets today, Shaheen Shah Afridi now has the most wickets by an active Pakistani pacer in Test Cricket. He has gone past Mohammad Abbas who has 90 Test Wickets. These are also the 2nd most by an active Pakistani bowler after Yasir Shah’s 235 wickets.”

After his two wickets today, Shaheen Shah Afridi now has the most wickets by an active Pakistani pacer in Test Cricket. He has gone past Mohammad Abbas who has 90 Test Wickets.

These are also the 2nd most by an active Pakistani bowler after Yasir Shah's 235 wickets.#PAKvAUS

— Israr Ahmed Hashmi (@IamIsrarHashmi) March 21, 2022

Make Some Noise!

🗣️ Make some noise for 🦅 #PAKvAUS #WTC23 #ShaheenShahAfridi #Rizwan pic.twitter.com/hlAwmC6amR

— CricWick (@CricWick) March 21, 2022

How Can We Forget The Memes?

“Marnus Labuschagne & David Warner when asked about Shaheen’s Spell”

Marnus Labuschagne & David Warner when asked about Shaheen's Spell:#AUSvPAK #ShaheenShahAfridi pic.twitter.com/qRXljWB43Q

— rauftar🇵🇸 (@arubah56) March 21, 2022

“Your next task to face Shaheen Afridi 🔥
Le Marnus:”

Your next task to face Shaheen Afridi 🔥
Le Marnus:#ShaheenShahAfridi pic.twitter.com/fQm1Hk4Ccu

— Umaima (@Syedaumaima01) March 21, 2022

“Use this Road to Reach Pavilion When it’s Shaheen’s Over🌚🔥”

Use this Road to Reach Pavilion When it's Shaheen's Over🌚🔥#AUSvPAK #ShaheenShahAfridi pic.twitter.com/utMICT14Ck

— rauftar🇵🇸 (@arubah56) March 21, 2022

Gaddafi Stadium Lahore is home to an international match for the first time in 12 years and Pakistan has already started off strong!

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