PAK vs BAN [WATCH]: Mohammad Rizwan grabs a screamer to dismiss Zakir Hasan on Day 3 of the first Test

In a thrilling first Test match between Pakistan and Bangladesh, Mohammad Rizwan‘s exceptional one-handed catch off Naseem Shah‘s delivery has sent the cricketing world into a frenzy. The wicketkeeper-batter’s acrobatic feat not only dismissed Zakir Hasan but also provided a much-needed breakthrough for the Pakistani team.

Mohammad Rizwan plucks a stunner

On the last ball of the 17th over, Naseem, the 21-year-old pace sensation, bowled a back-of-length delivery that pitched well outside the off-stump. Hasan, the Bangladeshi opener, was tempted to drive through the offside without moving his feet. However, the ball took an outside edge, flying towards the slip cordon.

Rizwan, known for his agility and reflexes, reacted swiftly, running to his left and stretching his left hand. With a single, fluid motion, he pulled off a stunning one-handed catch, leaving the crowd and commentators in awe. The catch was a testament to Rizwan’s exceptional athleticism and his ability to execute difficult catches under pressure.

Here’s the video:

Absolute ripper of a catch! 😲

The @iMRizwanPak 𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 gives @iNaseemShah his first wicket of the day 👏#PAKvBAN | #TestOnHai pic.twitter.com/gqwVCrz6xl

— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) August 23, 2024

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Bangladesh strategising a comeback

Despite Rizwan’s heroics, Bangladesh managed to make a comeback on the start of the third day’s play at 90-2, still trailing Pakistan by a significant margin of 358 runs. Shaiman Islam and Mominul Haque are the unbeaten batters for Bangladesh, with scores of 42 and 13 respectively.

Pakistan, who had earlier declared their first innings at 448-6, were led by Saud Shakeel‘s 141-run innings. Rizwan himself contributed a valuable 171 runs to the total.

As the match progresses, it remains to be seen whether Bangladesh can make a comeback and avoid a heavy defeat. The cricketing world will be eagerly watching to see if there are more moments of brilliance like Rizwan’s catch in store.