The cricket world is excited about another three-match Test series between Pakistan and England. After facing a heartbreaking defeat in the last home Test series against Bangladesh, Pakistan has given a great start to the first Test against England. After putting on a huge score, Pakistan bowlers showcased excellence while bowling in the first innings. During that, Aamir Jamal’s stunning one-handed catch while dismissing Ollie Pope grabbed the limelight.
Aamir Jamal’s Stunning One-Handed Catch:
In the last few series, Pakistan has faced significant setbacks. In their last home Test series against Bangladesh, Pakistan struggled on their home soil and faced a disappointing defeat of 2-0 margin. After that, they are facing England in a three-match Test series. As the first Test match of the series, unfolded at the Multan Cricket Stadium, Pakistan gave a great start.
While bowling in the first innings, Aamir Jamal’s one-handed catch while dismissing English batter Ollie Pope Grabbed the attention. The incident took place in the second over. Pakistani bowler Naseem Shah came to bowl and Pope was on strike. Naseem bowled a back-of-a-length delivery around off. Pope stayed back and appeared to have executed the pull shot perfectly. However, Aamer Jamal leaped to his right, pulling off an incredible catch.
With one hand, Jamal managed to snag the ball out of the air, showcasing his agility. As a result of this brilliant effort, Pope walked away with a two-ball duck. It was a stunning moment that highlighted Jamal’s exceptional fielding skills.
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Pakistan Posted Huge Total on the Board:
After facing a shameful 2-0 defeat in their last home Test series against Bangladesh, Pakistan bounced back. They are facing England in the first Test of the two-match Test series Pakistan started strongly. After Siam Ayub’s early dismissal, Abdullah Shafique and Shan Masood’s incredible partnership set the tone of Pakistan’s innings.
Both the batters secured their centuries. Shafique was dismissed scoring 102 runs in 184 balls. On the flip side, Captain Shan Masood crossed the 150-run mark and played a knock of 151 run in 177 balls. Batting at lower order Salman Agha scored another incredible century and remained unbeaten on 104 runs. Saud Shakeel also played an impactful innings of 82 runs. With those combined efforts, Pakistan put on a massive total of 556 runs in their first innings.
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