Pakistan’s Sharjeel Khan’s fake pas on the sector gave followers a second of comedian aid in what was in any other case a one-sided affair within the second T20I in opposition to South Africa on Monday.
In the incident which occurred on the third ball of the thirteenth over throughout South Africa’s run chase, George Linde took the aerial route in opposition to spinner Usman Qadir.
Linde hit the ball excessive however didn’t get sufficient distance on the shot to hold it over the ropes. Sharjeel was fielding on the long-on place and in a great setting, it might have been a regulation catch for him.
However, Sharjeel misplaced observe of the ball within the sky and ran a few yards greater than he was imagined to. The ball flew over Sharjeel however landed contained in the ropes solely to be reduce off by long-off fielder Shaheen Afridi who got here operating from his place. The Pakistan opener had his palms open broad as he turned out to see the ball picked up by his teammate.
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— Taimoor Zaman (@taimoorze) April 12, 2021
The comical effort robbed leg-spinner Qadir of a much-deserved third wicket. Linde’s wicket wouldn’t have made an impression on the result of the sport as South Africa chased down the entire within the subsequent over with 36 balls to spare registering a six-wicket win. Linde remained unbeaten for 20 runs from 10 deliveries. Qadir claimed two wickets for 26 runs in his three overs.
Earlier Pakistan skipper Babar Azam gained the toss and elected to bat first. Sharjeel opened the innings however scored solely eight runs from 12 deliveries. Despite Azam’s half-century, Pakistan managed to submit a modest complete of 140/9 on the Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg. The win helped South Africa degree the four-match collection by 1-1. The subsequent match is scheduled to be performed on April 14.
