In the video, a couple of fans were seen chasing the ball after Fakhar Zaman’s mostrous hit.© X (Twitter)
A never-before-seen incident took place during the second T20I between Pakistan and New Zealand at the Seddon Park in Hamilton on Sunday. The incident occurred during the sixth over of the innings when Pakistan batter Fakhar Zaman was firing on all cylinders. Fakhar hit Ben Sears for a massive six over deep backward square-leg and the ball ended up on the road. However, a fan took the ball and ran away with it. In the video, a couple of fans were seen chasing the ball after Fakhar’s monstrous hit. A fan eventually eventually picked up the ball and ran away with it.
The amusing incident has gone viral on social media.
Guy stole the ball & ran away pic.twitter.com/mVV6LjhYB8
— Sohel. (@SohelVkf) January 14, 2024
Speaking of the match, New Zealand defeated Pakistan by 21 runs to go 2-0 up in the five-match series.
The Kiwis were again asked to bat first and Finn Allen took on the visitors’ attack, blasting five sixes in his 74 off 41 balls to dominate the innings.
Well placed at 111 for one at the midway point, the Black Caps suffered a major setback soon afterwards when Kane Williamson was forced to retire hurt for 26.
Allen powered on in trademark big-hitting fashion before being bowled by leg-spinner Usama Mir.
New Zealand’s remaining batters struggled, with pace bowler Haris Rauf particularly adept over the closing overs, finishing with 3-38.
In reply, Pakistan threw away a strong position in their run chase after Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman scored half-centuries as they were dismissed for 173 in the final over, in response to New Zealand’s 194-8.
Pacer Adam Milne claimed four wickets after Fakhar and Babar Azam hit half-centuries for Pakistan.
(With AFP Inputs)
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