Nabi, the 33-year-old Afghan cricket player blasted a maiden BBL half-century as Melbourne Renegades kept derby rivals Melbourne Stars waiting for a first victory with a crushing six-wicket win at the MCG on Saturday.
 
Nabi hit 52 off 30 balls on the way to a man-of-the-match performance – told Macquarie Cricket post-game the “whole of Afghanistan” would be watching as Melbourne Renegades beat crosstown rivals Melbourne Stars by six wickets.
 
“The MCG may look empty but (tonight) was a big crowd,” Nabi said after the match. “Everything’s going well so far and I’m enjoying BBL.”
 
Nabi starred with both bat and ball to help his side dismantle the Melbourne Stars, who could miss the knockouts for the first time in the BBL.
 
Rashid Khan, the Afghan National Cricket Team leg-spinner who is also playing in BBL for Adelaide Strikers made a stunning debut and won the man of the match award.
 
Both players have shown their worth and keep shining for their teams in the BBL.