WATCH: Comedy of errors in Hambantota as Pakistan fielders goof up against Afghanistan

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Afghanistan bowled out Pakistan for 201
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Pakistan cricket has witnessed its fair share of fielding mishaps, and the first ODI against Afghanistan in the three-match series added another chapter to the collection of amusing fielding blunders.

During the second innings of the match in Hambantota, Pakistan players unintentionally provided a comedic spectacle as they attempted to run out Afghanistan’s Ikram Alikhil. A routine pick and throw by a fielder stationed close to the 22-yard mark on the off-side should have led to Alikhil’s dismissal. However, what unfolded was a series of errors that left the players and spectators in disbelief.

Fakhar Zaman‘s throw missed the stumps by a considerable margin and ended up being so wild that it eluded wicketkeeper Mohammed Rizwan‘s grasp. The result was a missed opportunity and a fielding effort that left the Pakistan side visibly frustrated. Even the Afghanistan players in the dugout couldn’t help but share a smile at the unfolding comedy of errors.

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Afghanistan bowled out Pakistan for 201

Earlier in the match, Afghanistan’s bowlers demonstrated their prowess by bundling out Pakistan for a mere 201 runs in 47.1 overs. The Afghan bowlers were led by Mujeeb ur Rahman, who claimed three wickets for 33 runs, while Mohammad Nabi and Rashid Khan combined to secure four scalps. Fazalhaq Farooqi and Rahmat Shah each contributed with a wicket.

Pakistan’s innings saw Imam-ul-Haq as the top scorer with a resilient 61 runs off 94 balls. Despite the challenges posed by Afghanistan’s bowling attack, Pakistan was left to rue the missed opportunities in both the batting and fielding departments.