The Super 4 phase of the Asia Cup 2023 has began with a thrilling match between Pakistan and Bangladesh at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Wednesday. Both teams wishes to make it to the final. In the play so far done, the spectators saw amazing cricket skills on display during the match.
Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan won the toss and chose to bat first, wanting to score a big total on the board. But Pakistan’s oace bowlers quickly stopped their plans.
Pakistan’s fast bowlers were on fire, tearing through Bangladesh’s top order. Within the first 10 overs of the innings, Bangladesh had lost four wickets, and it was a tough situation for them. Naseem Shah and Shaheen Afridi were instrumental in causing this early damage. Naseem Shah took a wicket with the new ball, and Shaheen Afridi also contributed with a crucial wicket.
Haris Rauf, known for his incredible speed and aggressive style, was the star of the show though. He delivered a remarkable spell that left Bangladesh struggling. Rauf took two wickets in the first two overs of his spell, making a significant impact.
Rauf’s first victim was Mohammad Naim, the dangerous batsman whom he dismissed with an amazing caught-and-bowled effort in the 8th over. However, it was his dismissal of Towhid Hridoy that will be remembered by cricket fans for a long time.
In the 10th over, Rauf bowled a lightning-fast delivery at an incredible speed of 145 kilometers per hour (kmph). Hridoy, trying to play the ball, was completely outpaced by Rauf’s sheer speed. The ball slipped past Hridoy’s inside edge and hit the stumps. The sight of the shattered stumps and flying bails showcased Rauf’s exceptional pace and skill.
Rauf’s dismissal of Hridoy was also significant because it marked his 50th wicket in One Day Internationals (ODIs). This is a remarkable achievement that puts him among the elite group of legendary Pakistan bowlers. He achieved this milestone as the fourth-fastest Pakistani bowler in the 50-over format, highlighting his rapid rise in international cricket.
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