WATCH: Shadab Khan’s 24-ball fifty lights up T20 Vitality Blast

After opting to bat first against Middlesex on Thursday, Sussex found themselves in trouble at 55-3 in the 8th over. It was at this critical juncture that Shadab Khan, the Pakistani all-rounder, strode to the crease to join his skipper, Ravi Bopara.

The duo displayed exceptional batting skills and formed a crucial partnership, rescuing their team from a precarious situation. They combined brilliantly, adding 91 runs to the scoreboard in just 47 deliveries. Shadab's contribution to the partnership was particularly noteworthy, as he played an aggressive and impactful innings and completed his fifty in just 24 balls.

Shadab showcased his batting prowess by smashing a blistering knock of 59 runs from only 30 balls. He played with an incredible strike rate of 196.66, constantly pressurizing the opposition bowlers. During his explosive innings, Shadab struck four fours and five sixes, displaying a wide range of powerful shots.

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— Vitality Blast (@VitalityBlast) June 8, 2023

Unfortunately for Shadab and Sussex, his innings came to an end when he was caught by Martin Andersson off the bowling of Ryan Higgins. Nonetheless, Shadab had made his mark on the match, emerging as the highest scorer for Sussex with his brilliant 59-run contribution.

Thanks to Shadab's aggressive innings and the valuable partnership he forged with Ravi Bopara, Sussex managed to reach a competitive total of 181/8 on the scoreboard in their allotted 20 overs. Their partnership not only rescued the team from a difficult position but also provided the much-needed momentum to their innings.

As far as his bowling was concerned, Shadab didn’t pick a wicket in his four-over spell, but conceded only 30 runs at an economy rate of 7.50. He was the second-most economical bowler for Sussex, who ended up defending the total and won the match by four runs.