The second match of the Big Bash League 2025–26 between Brisbane Heat and Melbourne Renegades turned out to be a forgettable one for Pakistan’s star pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi. Playing his first-ever BBL match for Brisbane Heat, Shaheen struggled badly and found himself at the center of an embarrassing on-field incident.

Batting first in Geelong, Melbourne Renegades posted a massive total of 212 runs for the loss of five wickets in their 20 overs. Shaheen Afridi, expected to lead Brisbane Heat’s bowling attack, failed to make an impact and instead endured one of the worst spells of his T20 career.

Shaheen’s outing lasted just 2.4 overs, during which he conceded 43 runs without taking a single wicket. His economy rate crossed 16 runs per over, putting immense pressure on his team. The situation worsened in his third over when he bowled two dangerous high full tosses. As per cricket laws, if a bowler delivers two beamers in the same over, the umpire has the authority to stop him from bowling any further in the match.

Following this rule, the on-field umpire intervened, took the ball from Shaheen Afridi mid-over, and barred him from completing his spell. This moment left Shaheen visibly frustrated and became one of the most talked-about incidents of the match.

Shaheen’s struggles were evident right from the start. He gave away nine runs in his first over and leaked 19 runs in his second. The third over proved disastrous, as he conceded 15 runs in just four deliveries, including three no-balls, leading to his removal from the attack.

On the other side, Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan also had a quiet debut in the Big Bash League. Playing for Melbourne Renegades, Rizwan managed only four runs off ten balls. Despite his modest contribution, the Renegades dominated the innings, largely due to a sensational century by Tim Seifert, who scored 102 runs and powered his team to a commanding total.