Pakistan’s Bowling Blunder Costs Them in Rain-Shortened T20I Against Australia
During the first T20 match between Pakistan and Australia at the Gabba in Brisbane on Thursday, November 14, Pakistan reportedly committed a serious rule violation. This incident has drawn attention, as both teams were eager to perform well in this rain-shortened match.
Rain disrupted the first T20 between Pakistan and Australia, shortening the series opener just seven overs per side. This change also led to adjustments in the game rules, including modified bowling restrictions. Despite the setback, both teams had to adapt quickly to the shorter format, creating a unique and challenging setting for the players.
Under the new playing conditions, each team could have two bowlers bowl a maximum of two overs. However, Pakistan violated this rule, as fast bowler Naseem Shah bowled more than his allowed overs. Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf were the two bowlers who bowled two overs each at the start of the innings.
There was confusion when Naseem Shah, who had already bowled the second over, was seen bowling the last over of the innings. This was a clear mistake by Pakistan and the umpires also made an error. Australia had stated that only two bowlers could bowl a maximum of two overs each, which has shown on the screen.
This mistake raised questions about Pakistan’s tactics. Fortunately for Australia, it didn’t have a major impact as Marcus Stoinis took full advantage of Naseem Shah’s second over. Stoinis played aggressively, helping his team set a big total by the end of the innings.
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