[Watch] Saud Shakeel Falls To Aryan Dutt After A Brilliant 68 Vs Netherlands

Aryan Dutt celebrates the dismissal of Pakistan's Saud Shakeel [AP]

In a riveting encounter between Pakistan and Netherlands at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in Hyderabad, cricket fans witnessed a roller-coaster of emotions as Saud Shakeel fell victim to Aryan Dutt after a remarkable innings of 68 runs. 

The match had seen Pakistan grappling with a major top-order collapse, but it was the partnership between Saud Shakeel and Mohammed Rizwan that breathed life back into their innings.

Saud Shakeel displayed his batting prowess in a scintillating fashion, reaching his half-century in just 32 balls. Not to be outdone, Mohammed Rizwan mirrored his teammate's brilliance, achieving his fifty in 59 deliveries. Together, they constructed a century partnership that swayed the balance in Pakistan's favor, amassing 120 runs. Remarkably, Saud Shakeel's fifty ranks as the second-fastest by a Pakistani batsman in the ODI World Cup.

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However, the 28th over of the match delivered a breathtaking twist as Saud Shakeel's remarkable innings reached its conclusion. Aryan Dutt, in his second bowling stint, lured Shakeel into an attempted slog sweep, resulting in the batsman skying a catch, ultimately concluding his presence at the crease. The ball took a top-edge and found a safe pair of hands in Zulfiqar. The decision to reintroduce Dutt proved to be a masterstroke for the Dutch team, as it led to Shakeel's departure. His departure, after scoring 68 runs, marked a pivotal turning point in the game, breaking the formidable 114-ball partnership that had been the cornerstone of Pakistan's comeback.

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At the time of writing, Pakistan for 185 for 5 in 32 overs.

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