Pakistan pulled off a brilliant masterstroke to dismiss Abhishek Sharma for a duck in the marquee T20 World Cup clash on Sunday, February 15, at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. With options like Saim Ayub, Abrar Ahmed, Mohammad Nawaz, Shadab Khan, and Usman Tariq, Salman Agha took the new ball himself in the first over after choosing to bowl.
The move paid immediate dividends as Salman claimed the crucial wicket of Abhishek, who had returned to the playing XI replacing Sanju Samson. Sharma fell cheaply after attempting a shot at a short, sliding delivery angled at the stumps.
Abhishek miscued the ball straight to mid-on, where Shaheen Shah Afridi took a simple catch, offering Pakistan a textbook dismissal. The strategic gamble not only removed a dangerous batter early but also set the tone for Pakistan’s bowling attack, showcasing sharp planning and execution.
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