Shane Watson on receiving end of brutal 74 off 16 balls

Mohammad Shahzad has blasted his way to an astonishing 16-ball 74, all at the expense of Shane Watson.

The Afghanistan star led Rajputs to a 10-wicket victory in their T10 League opener with a sensational unbeaten knock of 74 off just 16 balls on Wednesday.

The first match of the 2018 competition saw Shahzad light up a wholly one-sided contest with Sindhis, smashing his way to a half-century from only 12 deliveries.

Shahzad was up against some esteemed bowlers – including Jofra Archer and Thisara Perera – but he made light work of each of them.

Aussie great Watson could only look on in amazement as Shahzad teed off.

The Afghanistan star tallied six fours and eight maximums on his way to a stunning total, with Rajputs captain Brendon McCullum only required to contribute a still impressive 21 at the opposite end.

With Omnisport