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In a dramatic turn of events, Mohammad Rizwan’s well-anchored innings came to an end after he fell to Axar Patel, bowled while attempting an aggressive shot. The dismissal, was a result of India’s tactical field placement, bringing mid-on up to tempt Rizwan into an attacking stroke. The Pakistan skipper took the bait, charged down the pitch, swung hard, but completely missed the ball, allowing Patel to hit the stumps.
Rizwan was dropped on Hardik’s bowling just a few balls before being dismissed.Harshit Rana was under the ball but unfortunately could not take the catch. Despite the setback, Rizwan’s intent signaled Pakistan’s urgency to accelerate in the latter half of their innings. Having played a risk-free knock until that moment, his sudden aggression suggested that Pakistan had shifted gears, looking to capitalize on the solid foundation they had built.
With the match poised delicately, Pakistan will now look to their middle order to continue the attacking approach and post a challenging total.