Overview
- Afridi exited mid-innings pointing to his right knee and was ruled out for the remainder after bowling three overs.
- He finished with 0 for 26 from three overs, including a 19-run over during Adelaide’s chase.
- Brisbane Heat officials confirmed he will be monitored closely with tests planned in the next 24–48 hours.
- A widely shared clip on social media led to unverified claims that he exaggerated the injury, which have not been supported by official sources.
- Despite his absence, the Heat defended 179 and won by seven runs, while his fitness draws attention with the T20 World Cup in February.