Cricket History Made: Mohammad Nabi and Son Hassan Eisakhil Bat Together in BPL 2026
By Lions Roar News Sports Desk
DHAKA, BANGLADESH (January 13, 2026) — In a rare and heartwarming moment that has captured the attention of the global cricketing community, Afghan veteran Mohammad Nabi and his 19-year-old son, Hassan Eisakhil, took the field together for the Noakhali Express during their Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) clash against Dhaka Capitals yesterday (January 11).
This marks the first time in the history of a globally recognized professional T20 franchise league that a father and son have batted together in the same innings.
🏏 A Partnership for the Ages
The young Hassan Eisakhil proved he is a chip off the old block, opening the innings and anchoring the Noakhali Express total with a sensational performance.
- Eisakhil’s Heroics: Playing in his very first overseas franchise league, the 19-year-old smashed 92 runs off just 60 balls, narrowly missing out on a century.
- The Father-Son Stand: The most historic moment occurred during the 4th wicket partnership. The 41-year-old Nabi joined his son at the crease, and together they forged a 53-run partnership from just 30 deliveries, dismantling the Dhaka Capitals’ bowling attack.
🏆 Victory for Noakhali Express
The record-breaking duo’s efforts propelled Noakhali Express to a formidable total of 184/7 in their allotted 20 overs.
In response, the Dhaka Capitals struggled to keep up with the required run rate. The Noakhali bowlers dominated the second half of the game, bowling out the Capitals for just 143 runs in 18.2 overs.
- Result: Noakhali Express won by 41 runs.
- Personal Milestone: For Hassan Eisakhil, who began playing first-class and domestic T20 cricket three years ago, this match served as a massive international breakthrough on the franchise stage.
