In a surprising lapse during the first Test match between Pakistan and Bangladesh, poor fielding by the Bangladeshi team allowed the Pakistanis to secure four runs in a rare all-run scenario.Â
This incident occurred on Day 2 of the match at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, in the 49th over of Pakistan’s innings.
Fielding Mistake
During the 49th over, Bangladesh pacer Nahid Rana delivered a full-length ball to Pakistan’s Shaud Shakeel. Shakeel played the ball through mid-off, and it seemed destined for the boundary.Â
Bangladesh fielders, anticipating the ball would reach the boundary, did not attempt to chase it.
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However, the ball slowed down abruptly just before the boundary line. As a result, Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto had to rush in from mid-on to retrieve the ball.
By the time he returned it to the bowler, Shakeel and his partner Mohammad Rizwan had already run four runs.
This lapse in fielding was visibly frustrating for Shanto and drew attention from fans and commentators alike.
Fan Reactions and Impact:
The incident quickly gained reaction on social media, with fans expressing their amusement and surprise.
Some highlighted the rare occurrence of an all-run four in modern cricket, while others critiqued both teams’ fielding standards.
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The fielding error did not affect the overall result as Pakistan went on to score 448 runs, thanks to a strong partnership between Shakeel and Rizwan, with Shakeel scoring 141 and Rizwan remaining unbeaten with 171.
The error, though minor in the grand scheme, showcased the importance of fielding discipline in cricket and provided a moment of levity in the ongoing Test match.
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