Imam-ul-Haq Stretchered Off After Scary Hit On The Jaw; Usman Khan Comes In As Concussion Sub In third NZ vs PAK ODI
The damage befell within the third over.
Pakistan opener Imam-ul-Haq needed to go away the sphere after getting hit on the jaw through the third ODI in opposition to New Zealand at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui. He was enjoying rather than Usman Khan, who missed the match because of an damage. Imam got here out to open the innings with Abdullah Shafique as Pakistan have been chasing 265 runs in a rain-shortened 42-over match.
The damage befell within the third over when a throw from a New Zealand fielder hit Imam’s helmet and struck him on the jaw. The ball even received caught within the grill of his helmet. Imam was clearly in ache and needed to be taken off the sphere with medical assist.
Usman Khan Fails to Make an Influence
Usman Khan got here in as a concussion substitute. Nonetheless, he couldn’t make a lot of a distinction with the bat and was dismissed for simply 12 runs by Muhammad Abbas.
Apparently, this marks the second straight match the place a Pakistani participant has picked up a concussion damage. Within the final recreation, Haris Rauf took a heavy blow to the helmet whereas batting and was changed by Naseem Shah.
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The match began late due to rain, so each groups performed a 42-over recreation. Pakistan gained the toss and determined to bowl first. New Zealand scored 264 runs for 8 wickets. Michael Bracewell and Rhys Mariu each hit fifties. Akif Javed was the most effective bowler for Pakistan, taking 4 wickets for 62 runs in 9 overs.
In reply, Pakistan misplaced Imam-ul-Haq early after he was hit on the helmet and needed to go away the sphere because of a concussion. Babar Azam and Abdullah Shafique added 68 runs, however the scoring price stayed under what was wanted. Shafique received out for 33, and Usman Khan, who changed Imam, scored solely 12. Babar scored a preventing 50 however was dismissed quickly after. Mohammad Rizwan scored 37 and Tayyab Tahir made 33 as they tried to assist Pakistan keep within the recreation. However the lower-order batters couldn’t give a lot help.
Ben Sears was the most effective bowler for New Zealand, taking 5 wickets for 34 runs. Bracewell, Duffy and Muhammad Abbas additionally bowled effectively, and New Zealand gained the match simply.
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