Shadab Khan and Naseem Shah have guided Pakistan home in a thriller against Afghanistan, winning the series by 2-0 despite a Mankad attempt from Fazalhaq Farooqi at the crucial moment of the match.
In a nail-biting encounter against Afghanistan, Pakistan embarked on a challenging quest to chase down a formidable target of 300 runs. The initial stages of the chase witnessed a gradual start, with the required run rate steadily climbing. In the midst of this precarious situation, the star all-rounder Shadab Khan emerged as a star once again. His innings of 48 runs from 35 deliveries, with three fours and a six, played a pivotal role in resurrecting the innings and infusing momentum.
As the contest neared its climax and Shadab started to accelerate the innings, a dramatic turn of events unfolded. With a mere 11 runs needed from the final six balls, Shadab Khan, standing on the brink of steering Pakistan to a remarkable victory, was dismissed through a ‘Mankad’ maneuver by Fazalhaq Farooqi. This action triggered debate on social media platforms regarding the legitimacy of Farooqi’s decision. However, Shadab Khan’s gracious acceptance of the ruling showcased his sportsmanship, something that was clearly lacking in the Afghanis.
With only one wicket in hand and no established batter at the crease, the situation appeared bleak for Pakistan. Nevertheless, Naseem Shah, evoking memories of his previous heroics against Afghanistan, etched another memorable chapter in his cricketing journey. Naseem’s timely strikes, consisting of two crucial fours, culminated in a dramatic triumph for Pakistan, securing an unprecedented chase of 300 runs with one ball to spare. This marked the first-ever victory for Pakistan chasing a 300-run total with only one wicket in hand.
Shadab Khan’s exceptional all-round performance rightfully earned him the “Player of the Match” award with Naseem Shah’s contributions amidst adversity earning him the title of “Player of the Moment” from fans. The star players showed their mettle in the face of crisis once again, helping Pakistan win the series by 2-0. This thrilling encounter not only exemplified Pakistan’s historic chase but also underscored the resilience and fortitude exhibited by its players, embodying the true spirit of the sport.
Truly magnificent.
“Humiliates”…? Please mind your language as a journalist and do not get over-emitional. Remember Pakistan is playing against a ‘brotherly’ Muslim country, which is relatively new to cricket, especially one day cricket. Had Pakistan played a similar cricket (or hockey) match against China and won, you or anyone else would not have dared use such language and you know very well the reasons.
brotherly muslim country? are you out of your mind? that so called brotherly country celebrates when Pakistan loses, that brotherly country loves India. So yeah, the tone used in this article is perfectly ok, in fact it should be more harsher.
Brotherly??? Pakistan was playing against barbarians!. They were well humiliated as usual.
Honestly when did the Afghans become brotherly??? they have hosted every anti Pakistan element since 1947 and when we gave them aid they tore up the Pakistan flags from the trucks giving them aid… Think before you write…
afghanistan k sath kon sa brotherly hood aa gya janab, ye wohi brotherly country hy jisne apk mulk mai kya kya nahi kiya, india se bari rivalary hy ye, humiliate he hona chahiye isay hmesha
I agree with you Adnan. Not only against Afghanistan but I would prefer to avoid such language against any opponent, as it is against the spirit of the game. I used to enjoy the respectful attitude of great cricketers on both sides of the border when playing against India, as it encouraged competitive spirit without any negativity.
One thing we need to get cleared is that Afghanistan is anything but “Brotherly”. We helped in their tough time, even though we are struggling ourselves. Pakistan became the largest refugee taking country in the world. We helped them establish their own cricket team. Pakistan did all that only to see that they are ready to stab Pakistan in the back every chance they get. Their explanation is “Pakistan didn’t do enough for Afghanistan”. Only thing left is we leave our own country and hand them the keys, maybe then they will be happy. They are living in Pakistan, in Islamabad, Lahore all over and it’s so shocking to see the amount of hate they have for the country of Pakistan.
When Pakistan was born, the only country which Objected Pakistan from becoming a UNO member was your brotherly country AFGHANISTAN!!!!!!