PAK vs BAN | Twitter reacts as Rizwan's one-handed magic gives Zakir dose of his own medicine

08/23/2024

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The sweetest victories in cricket are when you turn the tables and serve your opponent a taste of their own medicine. A similar incident unfolded on the second day of the Pakistan-Bangladesh Test, as Mohammad Rizwan’s spectacular catch led to Zakir Hasan’s dismissal with a hint of retribution.

‌Pakistan dominated the first two days with Saud Shakeel and Mohammad Rizwan’s 240-run partnership setting the tone. Clinical centuries from both batters propelled the hosts to 448/6 before skipper Shan Masood declared the innings. Additionally, Bangladesh’s openers Shadman Islam and Zakir Hasan cautiously navigated the remainder of Day 2 and ended the day at 27/0.

Resuming on Day 3, the overnight batters continued their defensive approach and occasionally rotated the strike. However, Naseem Shah broke through when Mohammad Rizwan pulled off a stunning one-handed catch to dismiss Hasan.

On the final ball of the 17th over, Shah delivered a back-of-a-length ball outside the off stump. Furthermore, Hasan attempted an off-side drive but with minimal foot movement, resulting in a thick outside edge. The ball flew towards the first slip where Babar Azam was stationed. But Rizwan redefined Pakistan’s fielding standards and leapt to his left and snatched the ball with one hand. Lying on the ground after the catch, Rizwan was warmly embraced by Babar and the rest of the team. The catch sparked a flurry of discussion on Twitter with many comparing it to Zakir’s impressive grab in the first innings which dismissed Abdullah Shafique.

Stunning catch!

That's some catch by Rizwan 🔥pic.twitter.com/vCaQxaJFuz
— Cricketopia (@CricketopiaCom) August 23, 2024

Brilliant effort by Rizwan!

Rizwan diving full length and taking a catch that was destined for first slip only to show old Sarfaraz that see you ain’t agile enough now and you should announce retirement. This is bad and Rizwan should respect his seniors. pic.twitter.com/XiDYWiZ0XZ
— Usama Zafar (@Usama7) August 23, 2024

What a take!

🎙 "An absolute rip snorter"

Muhammad Rizwan with an excellent catch behind the wickets. pic.twitter.com/CaUN4groYZ
— Rizwanation (@Rizwanation16) August 23, 2024

He is doing everything for his team!

Absolutely stunned by Mohammad Rizwan’s flying catch! 🏏✨ His athleticism and reflexes are just out of this world. pic.twitter.com/QSZLrvgCR8
— Hemant Bhavsar (@hemantbhavsar86) August 23, 2024

Yes!

Brilliant spell and great catch Mohammad Rizwan#NaseenShah #PakvsBan #MuhammadRizwan pic.twitter.com/nEpzOdRTYR
— 🦋Amal Fatima🦋 (@amalfatima56) August 23, 2024

What a spell it was!

Mohammad Rizwan takes a brilliant catch as Naseem Shah gets the first breakthrough for Pakistan on Day 3.

Bangladesh are 35/1 after 19 overs.#PakvBan #Cricket
— TajalNoor (@tajal_noor) August 23, 2024

Rizwan is the real Superman!

What a catch by Muhammad Rizwan. Naseem shah First wicket#PAKvBAN #pakistancricket #NaseemShah #Rizwan pic.twitter.com/Knbte9FMWK
— Markhor (@Markhor30) August 23, 2024

Good one!

Naseem shah draws the first blood and rizwan takes a blinder catch. #PAKvsBAN
— shabybk (@shabybk) August 23, 2024

What more he can do for you?

A stunning catch by Muhammad Rizwan behind the wickets and Naseem Shah gets the first wicket of Zakir Hassan 12 (58).
— Ahsan Maqbool (@Ahsanma181818) August 23, 2024

Great effort towards his left!