In the ongoing 2-match Test series, Pakistan and Sri Lanka are currently battling it out in the decisive second and final Test match. Pakistan is eager to maintain their dominance over Sri Lanka and achieve a clean sweep in this series, following their victory in the first match by 4 wickets.
When play resumed on the second day with an overnight score of 145-2, Pakistan surpassed Sri Lanka’s first-innings total of 166. However, their progress was interrupted by a downpour, leading to a temporary suspension of play. In the brief 43 minutes of action, Pakistan managed to score 33 runs.
The heavy rain persisted, resulting in an early lunch break. Fortunately, the rain subsided in the afternoon, but the outfield remained damp. Despite the conditions, play resumed 15 minutes ahead of schedule on Wednesday.
At this point in the match, opener Abdullah Shaffique has performed exceptionally well and has reached a score of 87. He is currently accompanied by captain Babar Azam, who is unbeaten at 28 runs. The duo has forged an impressive partnership of 57 runs for the third wicket, strengthening Pakistan’s position in the game.
During his time at the crease, Babar Azam astonished everyone with an extraordinary shot that captured everyone’s attention. The right-handed batsman played a remarkable stroke against Sri Lankan pacer Asitha Fernando. It happened on the last ball of the 37th over when Fernando delivered a full-length ball outside the off-stump.
Initially, Babar seemed inclined to let the ball go, but he quickly changed his mind and unleashed a distinctive shot that sent the ball sailing across the boundary ropes.
Babar Azam comes up with another unique shot 🔥#SLvPAK pic.twitter.com/oE352pQLSH
— Farid Khan (@_FaridKhan) July 25, 2023
The video of this exceptional shot has been circulating widely on the internet, gaining viral popularity among cricket enthusiasts.