In a thrilling encounter at the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, Pakistan drew first blood against Bangladesh, thanks to a splendid display of bowling mastery by Shaheen Afridi.<\/p>\n
Bangladesh\u2019s opening batsman, Tanzid Hasan, found himself at the receiving end of Afridi\u2019s exceptional bowling skills. Afridi, known for his precision and consistency, bowled a length delivery on the off-stump. The ball maintained its line and deceived Hasan, who attempted to play for the away movement.<\/p>\n
However, the delivery\u2019s perfect length and movement proved too much for Hasan, who was caught off guard. Rooted to his crease, Hasan attempted to turn the ball away into the leg-side, but it sneaked past his inside edge, striking him just above the knee-roll.<\/p>\n
The umpire didn\u2019t hesitate to raise his finger, indicating Hasan\u2019s dismissal, and the decision was supported by the ball-tracking technology, confirming that the ball would have hit the stumps on umpire\u2019s call.<\/p>\n
This early success provided Pakistan with the kind of start they had hoped for, setting the tone for an intense battle between the two cricketing powerhouses.<\/p>\n
Afridi\u2019s achievement of reaching 100 ODI wickets further solidified his reputation as one of the premier fast bowlers in international cricket.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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