Shadab Khan, on Thursday (April 25), once again showed why he is regarded as one of the best fielders in the Pakistan team as he pulled off a sensational catch in the ongoing 4th T20I against New Zealand in Lahore.
The Pakistan allrounder took the catch to send back the dangerous Mark Chapman cheaply. In the third T20I, Chapman had played a match-winning knock of 87 not out. Thanks to the knock, New Zealand thrashed Pakistan by seven wickets and drew level in the five-match series.
However, Chapman had to depart for just 8 runs in the ongoing game as Shadab Khan came up with a brilliant effort. The left-handed batsman was batting on 8 runs off 8 balls and decided to play a big shot in the 14th over while facing Iftikhar Ahmed.
It was a short delivery on the off stump and Chapman went hard at the ball. He smashed the ball towards cover where Shadab Khan caught the ball in a stunning fashion. The former Pakistan vice-captain dived to his left and caught the ball to stop Chapman from making any big impact in the crucial game. While Shadab Khan stuck both his hands out, he eventually caught the ball with just one hand.
Watch the catch from Shadab Khan:
SHADAB PULLS OFF A STUNNING CATCH 😱
Iftikhar gets his first of the night as the dangerous Chapman departs ☝️#PAKvNZ | #AaTenuMatchDikhawan pic.twitter.com/uu1ixYn5Ta
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) April 25, 2024
Talking about the game, New Zealand finished their innings on 178 for 7 in the allotted 20 overs after being asked to bat first. Opener Tim Robinson top-scored for the visitors, scoring 51 runs off 36 balls with the help of four fours and two sixes. The likes of Tom Blundell (28), Dean Foxcroft (34), and Michael Bracewell (27) also played crucial knocks for the Black Caps.
For Pakistan, Abbas Afridi was the pick of the bowlers, taking 3 for 20 off his three overs. With the bat, Pakistan were on 24 for 1 in the third over at the time of writing this report. William ORourke gave New Zealand a good start by dismissing Babar Azam for just 5.
