BPL 2026: Nabi and Eisakhil create historic father-son T20 stand

Cricket got one of its most heartwarming chapters in the BPL 2026 as Hassan Eisakhil and his father Mohammad Nabi became the first father-son duo to bat together in a top-tier T20 league, stitching a sparkling 53 off 30 for Noakhali Express.

Eisakhil’s 92 and a family partnership for the ages

Against Dhaka Capitals, young left-hander Hassan produced the innings of his fledgling career, a blazing 92 that powered Noakhali Express to their first win of the season. He dominated from the start, sweeping and lofting the spinners, then taking on the quicks at the death with the kind of fearless ball-striking that has become the hallmark of Afghan white-ball cricket.

The fairytale moment arrived when veteran all-rounder Mohammad Nabi walked in to join his son at the crease. For a few overs, time seemed to freeze: a 40-year-old T20 globetrotter sharing the middle with the next generation, trading singles, stealing twos, and launching the odd boundary as they added 53 off 30 balls for the fourth wicket.

For fans who have followed Nabi from his early days, seeing him guide his own son in a high-pressure franchise game felt bigger than the result itself. It was a reminder of how quickly Afghan cricket has grown – from refugee camps and dusty grounds to multi-league superstars and now multi-generational representation in the same XI.

"Sharing the crease with my son is a moment I will never forget." — Mohammad Nabi

For Eisakhil, the 92 and the win mark him out as a serious T20 prospect. For Nabi, it’s another milestone in a career full of trailblazing firsts. And for the BPL, it’s a moment that will sit forever in the league’s highlight reel.