Watch: 6, 6, 0, 6 - Yusuf Pathan destroys Mohammad Amir, smashes 25 runs off former Pakistan star in T10 league

Yusuf Pathan was in hot form, smacking 25 runs against Mohammed Amir in a single over, in Harare.

Yusuf Pathan was in majestic form, leading the Johannesburg Buffaloes to a six-wicket victory vs Durban Qalandars, which took them to the final of the 2023 Zim Afro T10 tournament, on Friday. The former India star smacked an unbeaten knock of 80 runs from 26 balls as Johannesburg chased down a target of 141 runs in 9.5 overs. Yusuf slammed an unbeaten knock of 80 runs off 26 deliveries, packed with five fours and eight sixes as his side reached 142/4 in stunning fashion.

Yusuf Pathan smacked 25 runs off a over against Mohammed Amir.

Johannesburg reached 77/4 in seven overs, with Yusuf batting at 19* off 12 balls. The 40-year-old rose to the occasion, slamming three sixes and a four in the eight over against none other than Mohammed Amir.

First, Yusuf began with a huge six over midwicket, then he received a dot ball from Amir in the next delivery. In the third delivery, Yusuf clobbered Amir to backward square leg for another six, followed by a wide. In the fifth delivery, Yusuf bagged a double, followed by a four to deep square leg. Johannesburg ended the eight over with 25 overs, reaching 102/4 in eight overs.

Here is the video of Yusuf destroying Amir in the eighth over:

Yusuf just didn't stop there, hammering two sixes and a four in the ninth over against Brad Evans. Then in the final over, Mushfiqur Rahim took a single in the first delivery, putting Yusuf on strike. In the second ball, Yusuf clattered Tendai Chatara for a six over long-on, followed by a four to deep midwicket. Then in the fourth ball, he smashed Chatara to long-on for another six, and then hit the match-winning four to deep square leg.

Following his incredible knock, Yusuf stated that it was a "special" innings for him. “This is the first time I am playing in the T10. But, when you're chasing a target of 140 runs, you don't think of anything, you know you need to be calm and go for the big hits, and be the man for the team. This innings was one of my special performances for sure," said Yusuf, as quoted by Zim Afro T10 League.

Yusuf revealed that the innings was particularly memorable for him as his son had been present at the stadium. “This was a very special moment for sure. Also, it was wonderful because my son was sitting in the royal box and I wanted him to see the special moment. And I want him to feel proud of his father. One day, hopefully he gets inspired by these scenes and goes on to play for India,” Yusuf said with a smile that stretched from ear to ear.

Fondly called ‘Shumba’, which means ‘Lion’, by his Joburg Buffaloes teammates, Yusuf also spoke about how everyone in the squad has put their hand up at various points to help the team progress through the tournament.

“I spoke to the young Zimbabwean players and motivated them at all times. And we did the small and simple things well. And everyone played their roles well and kept things simple. I'm happy with the young players, because it is a big tournament and when you contribute it is a good sign for their career,” Yusuf quipped.

For Durban, Abbas took two wickets. Initially, they reached 140/4 in 10 overs, courtesy of a good batting display by Andre Fletcher, who registered 39 off 14 balls. Meanwhile, Asif ALi (32*) and Welch (24*) played unbeaten knocks. For the Buffaloes' bowling department, Noor Ahmad scalped two wickets.