[Watch] Mohammad Rizwan Gets Knocked Over By Moeen Ali In An 'Hilarious Fashion'

Mohammad Rizwan scored 35 against England at the 2023 World Cup (AP)

Mohammad Rizwan failed to convert his start against England at the 2023 World Cup, after he attempted to break Pakistan’s run-scoring shackles in Kolkata. Batting at number four, the dashing wicketkeeper-batsman made his way to the middle in just the third over of the innings.

In pursuit of a monumental 338-run task, Rizwan staged his side’s semi-recovery with crucial partnerships with Babar Azam and Saud Shakeel.

Mohammad Rizwan gets entrapped by Moeen Ali

Arriving to the crease at a time when Pakistan team required runs at more than seven-an-over, Mohammad Rizwan batted cautiously alongside Babar Azam and Saud Shakeel owing to team’s top-order jitters within the powerplay. Having timed his way to 35* from 50 balls, Rizwan took a massive wipe across the line against Moeen Ali, only to have his stumps shattered by the English spinner.

The Pakistani batting veteran was deceived by Ali’s round-the-wicket angle, as Pakistan slumped further at 100-4 in their 338-run pursuit.

Watch: Moeen Ali deceives Mohammad Rizwan

Earlier in the game, England amassed 337-9 in their 50 overs off the back of thunderous half-centuries from Jonny Bairstow, Joe Root and Ben Stokes. The English total ensured that the ‘Men in Green’ were left with a near-impossible task of qualifying for the World Cup 2023 semi-finals, considering they were required to hunt down their target in less than seven overs.

The match, marking the final league fixture for both sides in the tournament, is also a must-win one for defending champions England in their bid of securing a spot in the 2025 Champions Trophy.

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