On Day 4 of the first Test between Pakistan and Sri Lanka, the match hung in the balance as Sri Lanka trailed by 55 runs in the second innings at the end of the first session.
Pakistan’s spinners were crucial in keeping their team alive, taking three wickets during this session. Captain Babar Azam proved to be instrumental as well, showcasing his brilliance in the field.
During the 33rd over, bowled by Nauman Ali, Angelo Matthews was on strike. The left-arm spinner delivered a ball around off, causing the batter to press forward in defense.
However, the ball spun away, taking the outside edge. Initially, it seemed like the ball might evade the slip fielder and the wicketkeeper, but Babar Azam, positioned in the slips, had different plans.
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With lightning speed, the Pakistan skipper dived to his left and pulled off an extraordinary catch to dismiss the batter. His exceptional effort earned him widespread praise, and Twitterati couldn’t stop hailing his brilliance on social media.