during second test match between Pakistan And South Africa Pakistan batsmen in Rawalpindi Abdullah Shafiq Put in a remarkable performance, surviving a tense moment where the ball hit his off-stump, yet Bells faced no trouble. The incident, which occurred on the second day of the match, has become a topic of discussion among cricket fans and analysts, highlighting the role luck sometimes plays in the game.
Abdullah Shafiq narrowly escaped on the second day of Rawalpindi test.
Shafiq, a key figure in Pakistan’s batting line-up, got a vital reprieve after the ball marco janson The ball went in and missed the stumps. The delivery, which was part of Jensen’s sixth over, beat Shafiq’s defense and pierced the gap between his bat and pad, prompting a strong appeal from the South African side.
However, the on-field umpire did not dislodge the bails and the decision was challenged by South Africa on review. UltraEdge technology confirmed that the ball had indeed made contact with the stumps, yet the bails remained in place, allowing Shafiq to remain at the crease for another day.
The incident underlines the unpredictable nature of cricket, where luck can often favor the batsman. Shafiq, who had earlier survived a dropped catch and another close, near dismissal, took advantage of his luck and contributed a vital half-century. His resilience and calmness under pressure laid a strong foundation for Pakistan’s innings, which eventually reached an impressive total of 333 before the end of play.
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Abdullah Shafiq 6 catches dropped. pic.twitter.com/x62vus1p26
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Pakistan’s position strong with strong first innings score
Pakistan’s innings was built on solid partnerships and strategic discipline Shan Masood Led the attack with a brilliant 87 runs. Shafiq’s early saves were crucial, especially in a spin-friendly pitch, which is evident from the flow of the match and the behavior of the pitch observed during the game. Pakistan’s batsmen benefited from South Africa’s lapses in the field, with several dropped catches resulting in their team scoring a big score. The Pakistani team took advantage of these moments of misfortune by South Africa and consolidated their dominant position in the match.
The efforts of the South Africans were notably led by Keshav MaharajWho pulled Pakistan back after a strong start by taking seven wickets in the first innings. Despite this, Pakistan’s first innings score of 333 runs gave them a strong lead, putting pressure on South Africa to respond effectively in the remaining innings.
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