PAK vs SL: Umpire Aleem Dar will get offended after Pakistani fielder’s throw hits him in 2nd ODI

Umpire Aleem Dar was injured when a throw from Pakistan’s Mohammad Wasim Jr struck his proper ankle within the second ODI in opposition to New Zealand.

New Delhi,UPDATED: Jan 12, 2023 10:06 IST

Umpire Aleem Dar will get offended after Pakistani fielder’s throw hits him (AFP Photo)

By India Today Web Desk: The second ODI between Pakistan and New Zealand in Karachi witnessed an uncommon scene when Pakistan pacer Mohammad Wasim Jr’s throw hit the on-field umpire Aleem Dar in Karachi.

The weird incident occurred within the thirty sixth over of New Zealand’s innings when Glenn Phillips hit a shot off Haris Rauf to the deep sq. leg. Wasim collected the ball and threw it, which struck the umpire’s leg. After being hit, Aleem Dar threw the Pakistani participant’s sweater in frustration and was clearly in ache.

Pacer Naseem Shah rushed to Dar’s assist and massaged the umpire. The physios had been additionally current to offer medical help to the umpire. After a quick pause, the sport resumed.

Meanwhile, Devon Conway and Kane Williamson led New Zealand to a 79-run victory over Pakistan within the second ODI on Wednesday in Karachi, leveling the collection at 1-1.

Conway (101) and Williamson (85) gave New Zealand a strong begin with a 181-run second-wicket stand after opting to bat, however they didn’t capitalise totally as Mohammad Nawaz took 4/38 and the touring facet was bowled out for 261.

Pakistan misplaced two early wickets earlier than captain Babar Azam batted 79 runs to regular the ship. He was not helped by his teammates, and Tim Southee and Ish Sodhi every took two wickets as New Zealand gained with seven overs to spare.

“We had Ish Sodhi, who has been bowling really well,” Williamson mentioned.

“We knew it would be a tough chase. We knew we had to get a little bit out of the surface … and got to a par total in the end.”

Pakistan gained the primary match by six wickets and the groups will now meet within the collection decider on Friday on the identical venue.

“When the spinners came on, it was turning sharply,” Babar mentioned.

“The pitch in Karachi is always better in the second innings, but played differently today and the spinners were getting a lot more help.”

The third and remaining ODI is scheduled for Friday.

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Jan 12, 2023