In a thrilling encounter between South Africa and Bangladesh at the World Cup, Aiden Markram’s fiery innings came to a dramatic halt. Known for his one-handed lofted shots over extra cover, Markram attempted a similar stroke off Shakib Al Hasan’s delivery. However, his timing betrayed him this time, as he ended up skewing the ball awkwardly off the cue end of the bat.
The ball soared into the Dhaka sky, hanging in suspense for what seemed like an eternity. Fielder Litton Das, stationed at long-off, kept his cool under pressure. With precise calculation, he positioned himself perfectly, eyes glued to the descending ball. Markram’s lofted attempt had given Litton ample time to judge its trajectory, and he grasped the opportunity with both hands, securing the catch safely.
Markram’s innings, which promised so much, concluded at 60 runs off 69 balls. His aggressive approach, marked by seven boundaries, had injected momentum into South Africa’s innings.
However, Shakib’s delivery proved to be the masterstroke for Bangladesh, breaking South Africa’s momentum and providing a crucial breakthrough.
