AUS vs PAK [WATCH]: Adam Zampa tease Mohammad Rizwan over his DRS decision in the second ODI

In a lighthearted yet competitive moment during the second ODI between at the Adelaide Oval, Australian spinner Adam Zampa had some fun moment with Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan. The incident, which was captured on the stump microphone, added a touch of humour to the match.

Mohammad Rizwan and Adam Zampa’s funny DRS debate 

The incident took place in the 34th over of Australia’s innings when Naseem Shah bowled a high bouncer to Zampa, which the batter missed. Rizwan, keeping wicket, took the ball and appealed for a caught-behind. The umpire, however, was unmoved, and Rizwan, considering a DRS review, asked Zampa if he’d heard a noise off the bat.

“Did you hear something?” Rizwan asked, as picked up by the stump mic. To this, Zampa cheekily replied, “You seem to appeal for everything.” After a moment’s hesitation, Rizwan asked again, “Should I take the review now?” to which Zampa, still enjoying the banter, responded, “Yeah, you should take it.”

Despite the humour, the DRS review showed no contact on Snicko, and the ball was too high, resulting in a wide call. The playful exchange between the players lightened the atmosphere and entertained both players and fans alike.

Here is the video:

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Despite the light-hearted exchange, Rizwan had a stellar performance behind the stumps, achieving a remarkable milestone by equaling the world record for the most catches in a single ODI innings. With six catches, Rizwan joined the elite group of wicketkeepers who have reached this feat. His achievement underscored his skill and quick reflexes, which significantly contributed to Pakistan’s dominance over the Australian batters.

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Pakistan chase down the target with ease

Australia, batting first, struggled against Pakistan’s disciplined bowling attack and were bowled out for a modest total of 163 in just 35 overs. None of the Australian batters managed to build a substantial innings as they struggled to find answers to Pakistan’s fiery pace attack. Shaheen Afridi claimed three crucial wickets, but it was Haris Rauf who stole the show, delivering a lethal spell and taking five wickets in his eight overs. Rauf’s dominant performance completely dismantled the Australian lineup, restricting them to a low score and setting a challenging stage for Pakistan.

In response, Pakistan’s openers displayed commendable skill and composure, easily chasing down the target with just one wicket lost. They reached 169 in 26.3 overs, securing a resounding nine-wicket victory over the home team. Young opener Saim Ayub led the charge with an impressive 82 off 71 balls, smashing five fours and six sixes. His opening partner, Abdullah Shafique, also contributed a strong half-century, setting the foundation for a confident and controlled chase.

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