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In a crucial moment during Day 1 of the first Test between Australia and Pakistan at Optus Stadium in Perth, Abdullah Shafique missed a simple chance to dismiss Australian opener Usman Khawaja.
Missed opportunity: Abdullah Shafique’s slip catch Blunder
The incident occurred on the first ball of the 16th over bowled by Aamir Jamal. As Khawaja attempted a pull shot, the ball took a top edge, looping over the slip cordon. Shafique, positioned in the slip cordon, moved backward to claim the catch. Despite getting into a good position, Shafique failed to track the ball’s trajectory, allowing it to evade through the gap between his outstretched palms and body. Unfortunately, the missed catch resulted in the ball bouncing away for a boundary, compounding the fielding error.
Here’s the video:
Abdullah Shafique dropped easy one ! You can't do this in Australia
Big opportunity missed #PAKvAUS #PAKvAUS #ShaheenAfridi pic.twitter.com/a07ovE3yzi
— King babar azam FC 💚 (@__Musadiq) December 14, 2023
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Australia’s decision to bat and Test debut for Pakistani pacers
Earlier, Australia won the toss and elected to bat in the first Test against Pakistan at Perth’s Optus Stadium. Pacers Jamal and Khurram Shahzad made their Test debut for Pakistan. Australia made one change from their last test against England during Ashes 2023 , with the fit-again Nathan Lyon replacing Todd Murphy.
David Warner dominates morning session
In the morning session, Australian opener David Warner, playing in his last series, took the attack to the Pakistan bowlers. At the break, Australia reached an impressive score of 117/0. Warner, unbeaten on 72 runs from just 67 balls, showcased his dominance with eleven fours and a six. Khawaja provided valuable support to Warner, contributing to Australia’s strong start in the game.
Warner’s attacking approach set the tone for Australia’s innings, putting the pressure on the Pakistani bowlers. As a key player in his farewell series, Warner will aim to make significant contributions and leave a lasting impact on the ongoing Test match.
