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[Watch] Mohammad Wasim Jr Channels Inner Dhoni With Perfect Helicopter Shot vs SA

image-lo8lo4zdMohammad Wasim Jr played a terrific helicopter shot (Twitter)

During the ICC World Cup 2023's Match 26, it wasn't the usual suspects that stole the limelight, but Pakistan's seasoned pacer, Mohammad Wasim.

PAK vs SA: Mohammad Wasim Jr revived Dhoni's iconic helicopter shot

Contrary to his bowling skills, it was Wasim's audacious batting that set the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai ablaze. The spectacle? A textbook helicopter shot, an art pioneered by the great MS Dhoni.

With the match delicately poised and Pakistan looking to boost their score in the 45th over, Wasim arrived at the crease. He faced a couple of dots from Tabraiz Shamsi. However, on his third ball, as Shamsi released what seemed to be a deceptive delivery, Wasim, channeling his inner Dhoni, unleashed the iconic helicopter shot. The ball soared over long-on, drawing deafening cheers from the crowd.

The resonance of the shot was evident, given it was played at Chepauk, the fortress of Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings. The air was thick with nostalgia as fans were transported back to the many occasions when Dhoni himself had executed the shot to perfection on this very ground.



Aside from this glorious moment, Pakistan showcased a decent batting display, setting up a competitive scoreboard of 270 before being bundled out in 46.4 overs. The Pakistani innings was bolstered by Captain Babar Azam and Saud Shakeel, both of whom registered significant half-centuries. Mohammad Rizwan and Shadab Khan further anchored the innings with vital contributions.

On the bowling front for the Proteas, the spotlight was undoubtedly on Shamsi. Making a stellar comeback, he registered a remarkable 4/60 in his ten overs. Young prodigy Marco Jansen, with his three wickets, proved his mettle, while Gerald Coetzee and Lungi Ngidi were impactful with two and one wickets each.

The stage is now set for a nail-biting chase. South Africa will need to marshal their batting resources efficiently to overhaul Pakistan's total. With so much at stake, Pakistan's World Cup aspirations hinge on this crucial encounter.