In a light-hearted and amusing episode that had cricket fans worldwide in splits, Pakistan’s wicketkeeper, Mohammed Rizwan, sought the assistance of a Bangladesh batsman while deliberating whether to use the Decision Review System (DRS) during the Pakistan-Bangladesh clash in the ICC World Cup 2023 held at Kolkata’s iconic Eden Gardens.
An Unforgettable DRS Moment
This unforgettable incident took place in the 43rd over of the Bangladesh innings when fast bowler Taskin Ahmed was at the crease. Pakistan’s pace sensation, Shaheen Afridi, delivered a searing delivery that struck Taskin on the pads, resulting in a loud LBW appeal from the Pakistan team. However, the on-field umpire declined the appeal.
As the Pakistan skipper, Babar Azam, contemplated whether to use the DRS to challenge the umpire’s decision, a hilarious exchange occurred. Mohammed Rizwan, the Pakistani wicketkeeper, was spotted engaging in a conversation with the Bangladesh batter. Rizwan inquired if the ball had made contact with Taskin’s bat. The quick-witted Taskin promptly responded that it had hit his pads. Despite this comedic interlude, Pakistan eventually chose not to review the umpire’s decision.
The comical scenario involving Mohammed Rizwan instantly caught the attention of cricket commentators and fans. One notable reaction came from a former Indian cricketer and a former head coach of the national team, who burst into laughter. This light-hearted exchange quickly went viral on social media, creating a ripple of laughter among cricket enthusiasts worldwide.
Pakistanâs Comfortable Win
In terms of the game’s outcome, Pakistan comfortably ended their losing streak with a seven-wicket triumph against Bangladesh, securing their third win of the tournament and climbing to the fifth position in the World Cup standings. Unfortunately, Bangladesh became the first team to be eliminated from the competition.
During the match, Bangladesh won the toss and opted to bat first. However, they faced considerable challenges with the bat, managing to score only 204 runs before being bowled out in 45.1 overs. Pakistan’s Shaheen Afridi and Mohammad Wasim Jr. played crucial roles, claiming three wickets each, while Haris Rauf contributed with two wickets.
A standout performance came from Fakhar Zaman, who marked his comeback with a remarkable 81 runs from 74 balls. Zaman partnered with Abdullah Shafique, who scored 68 runs off 69 balls, to establish a substantial 128-run opening partnership. Meanwhile, Pakistan’s captain, Babar Azam, continued to face a lean patch with the bat, departing after scoring just nine runs. Ultimately, Mohammad Rizwan and Iftikhar Ahmed remained unbeaten, guiding Pakistan to a comfortable victory with 17.3 overs to spare.
The ICC World Cup 2023 continues to provide cricket fans with memorable moments, both on and off the field. The amusing DRS incident featuring Mohammed Rizwan will undoubtedly be remembered as one of the lighter highlights of the tournament.
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