Pakistan faced a challenging day on the field as Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Mushfiqur Rahim dominated with a 196-run partnership. After tea, Mushfiqur continued his fine form, steadily inching toward a double century with well-placed boundaries.
However, Pakistan finally found relief when Mohammad Ali dismissed Mushfiqur in the 157th over. Another moment of joy followed when Shaheen Shah Afridi claimed the wicket of Hasan Mahmud, celebrating in a heartwarming manner.
On the final ball of the 163rd over, Shaheen bowled a length delivery that swung sharply towards the stumps. Mahmud, struggling to handle the movement, edged the ball to the keeper.
Mohammad Rizwan made a straightforward but crucial catch behind the stumps. This was Shaheen’s first wicket of the series, and he marked the occasion with a touching gesture—rocking an imaginary baby in his arms.
That Celebration 👶@iShaheenAfridi’s first wicket after the birth of his son! 😍#PAKvBAN | #TestOnHai pic.twitter.com/3x0jwtOHw3
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) August 24, 2024
Just two days earlier, Shaheen and his wife, Ansha Afridi, had welcomed their first child. The celebration resonated with fans, spreading warmth across social media.