Afghanistan vs Pakistan: Farooqi controversially runs Shadab out at non-strikers’ end during 2nd ODI; see video

Pakistan’s Shadab Khan played a vital knock of 48 to help his team overcome Afghanistan in the second ODI in Hambantota, with just one wicket to spare.

Shadab was involved in a 47-run stand with Iftikhar Ahmed for the seventh wicket. Earlier, a knock of 91 from Imam-ul-Haq and a half-century from skipper Babar Azam initiated Pakistan’s successful run-chase of 301.

Shadab was eventually dismissed in the 50^th over. However, the way Shadab got out caught the eye of many.

Let's split #CricketTwitter into two!

Courtesy Farooqi's .#AFGvPAK pic.twitter.com/Vh2q4E46QV

— FanCode (@FanCode) August 24, 2023

Fazalhaq Farooqi was the bowler bowling the first ball of the final over, but during his run-up, he noticed Shadab leaving the crease at the non-strikers’ end. Farooqi soon dismantled the bails, dismissing Shadab.

A shocked Shadab then walked off the field.

The win helped Pakistan clinch the three-match series 2-0 with a game to spare. Pakistan had won the first ODI by 142 runs.

The third and final ODI will be played on Satyrday at Colombo’s R Premadasa Stadium.