As Pakistan fielders collide, Sri Lanka’s catch opportunity turns into a six. While it appeared that Asif Ali would scoop the ball, Shadab Khan’s dive collided with his teammate. The ball pop out of his hands and looped over the rope for a six.
In the ongoing Asia Cup final against Pakistan at the Dubai International Stadium, Bhanuka Rajapaksa came to Sri Lanka’s aid. With his team trailing at 58 for five at one point, Rajapaksa led Sri Lanka’s charge with an unbeaten 71 off 45 balls as the Islanders posted a total of 171 for six in 20 overs. However, Rajapaksa was drop with the score on 54. After Rajapaksa attempted to hit Mohammad Hasnain’s delivery for a six, Pakistan players Shadab Khan and Asif Ali collided at deep midwicket on the last ball of the penultimate over.
While it appeared that Asif would scoop the ball, Shadab’s dive collided with his teammate, and the ball popped out of his hands and looped over the rope for a six.
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Watch: Pakistan fielders collide
Play was temporarily halted, Shadab require medical attention after colliding with Asif’s elbow.
Sri Lanka lost three wickets in the powerplay after being put into bat. Were eventually reduce to 58 for five in 8.5 overs.
However, Rajapaksa put on a crucial 58-run sixth-wicket stand with Wanindu Hasaranga, who hit 36, to help Sri Lanka reach a competitive total.
Rauf stood out for Pakistan with 3-29 off four overs of pace, while Naseem Shah, Shadab Khan, and Iftikhar Ahmed each took a wicket.
After the powerplay, Pakistan was 37 for two, with Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman back in the pavilion.
Pramod Madushan dismissed both after consecutive deliveries.
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