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Pakistan Wicketkeeper-Batter Mohammad Rizwan Plays Outrageous Shot to Reach Half-Century Against Bangladesh
Rawalpindi, August 22 – Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan showcased his incredible batting skills on Day 2 of the opening Test against Bangladesh in Rawalpindi. The right-handed batter played an outrageous shot to reach his half-century, leaving the cricketing world in awe.
The incident occurred during the 53rd over of Pakistan’s first innings when pacer Nahid Rana bowled a sharp bouncer. Rizwan looked indecisive about whether to play or leave the ball, but eventually went through his shot while trying to duck it due to the ball being too close to his body. The shot not only helped him complete his half-century but also showcased his exceptional batting skills.
Sharing the video on X, Pakistan Cricket’s official handle captioned the post: "Innovative and reaps the rewards. Mohammad Rizwan going from strength to strength." The clip has left cricket fans around the world in awe, praising Rizwan’s incredible shot.
Pakistan Dominates Bangladesh on Day 2
The clinical batting display from Mohammad Rizwan and Saud Shakeel has helped Pakistan turn the tide against Bangladesh on Day 2. The two players have already shared a century-plus partnership for the fifth wicket, with Shakeel scoring 79 off 153 and Rizwan contributing 83 off 100.
Pakistan’s opening batsmen, Abdullah Shafique, skipper Shan Masood, and Babar Azam, struggled to make an impact, with Shafique scoring 2 off 14, Masood scoring 6 off 11, and Azam being dismissed for a two-ball duck.
At the time of writing, Pakistan were 241/4 after 62.4 overs, with Shakeel and Rizwan at the crease. The two players will be keen to complete their well-deserved centuries. Bangladesh pacers Shoriful Islam and Hasan Mahmud bagged two wickets each on Day 1 but have looked clueless on Day 2. The visitors will look to break the partnership to bounce back into the game.
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