After a delayed start due to a wet outfield, Najmul Hossain Shanto won the toss and opted to field first. Pakistan’s openers, Saim Ayub and Abdullah Shafique, aimed to navigate the Bangladeshi attack but struggled to do so effectively.
Hasan Mahmud made an early breakthrough, thanks to a stunning catch by Zakir Hasan at gully. On the third ball of the fourth over, Mahmud delivered a fuller ball outside the stumps, tempting Shafique to drive on the front foot.
Although it was in the perfect zone for a drive, Shafique played it late and in the air, providing an opportunity for the gully fielder.
Zakir Hasan’s stunning catch to dismiss Abdullah Shafique #PAKvsBAN pic.twitter.com/OKUZFuMg2I
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Zakir Hasan, positioned sharply, reacted in an instant, diving to his right and snatching the ball with a firm grip. His almost airborne catch left the Twitterverse in awe, with fans praising his remarkable effort.