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Mohammad Rizwan during Pakistan vs New Zealand, 3rd ODI (Image Source: Twitter)
On 3 May 2023, Pakistan took on New Zealand in the third ODI of the ongoing five-match series at home. The Men in Green came to this clash after two wins and had a chance to seal the series with a win. However, they did not disappoint the home crowd as Pakistan won the match by 26 runs.
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Now, they have an unassailable 3-0 lead over the Kiwis with two more matches to go, Imam-ul-Haq won the Player of the Match award for scoring 90 runs off 107 balls. But, during the match, Pakistan’s wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan was seen poking at the stump mic from behind the stump.
Here is the shared video:
— Out Of Context Cricket (@GemsOfCricket) May 3, 2023
Mohammad Rizwan has scored 128 runs so far in three ODIs in this series
The video has now gone viral and fans have reacted on social media. The incident took place during the 16th over of New Zealand’s innings (before the fourth delivery of that over). Daryl Mitchell and Tom Blundell were batting while Shadab Khan was bowling. Speaking of the match, Pakistan scored 287 runs for six wickets in 50 overs. In reply, the Kiwis got bundled out for 261 runs in 49.1 overs. Rizwan scored 32 runs off 34 balls. After that inning, in three matches so far, he has scored 128 runs.
After the win, Pakistan skipper Babar Azam shared his views and claimed that they will like to come out strongly for the next two matches as well. He said: “The pitch was a little slow but the partnership that Imam and I built. Then, the way Rizwan played and the way Shadab finished - it got us up to 280. The bowlers were also outstanding. Shadab and Nawaz started well but unfortunately Nawaz got hit. Agha bowled nine overs and that was outstanding. In ODIs, we are trying to chase 350 and trying to defend 300 as well. That is what we are trying to do day by day. Focus is now to not relax and come out strongly for the next two matches.”
Here is how fans have reacted to the viral video:
Fitting Bomb in Stumps 🙄😐
— Stewie (@4639E27A352) May 3, 2023
When u see burr first time
— Gaurav Sanwal (@GauravS32587444) May 3, 2023
Mo Riz searching for kudrat ka nizam 😢 😭
— Vaibhav (@vaibhavthegaul) May 3, 2023
Pov : Pakistaniyo ko sabme ungli karne ki aadat hai
— Heroगिरी 2.0 (@hd_2603) May 4, 2023
Sach mai koi hasi nahin rok payega🤣🤣🤣
— Anayat Hussain (@AnayatH49101523) May 4, 2023
Wickets tempering
— Sir Godfather Akatsuki (@_Know_pein) May 3, 2023
Rizwan: "Stadium mai koi nai hai, atleast tv ke saamne Koi haii?"
— mohan krishna (@mohan_mon) May 3, 2023
Rizwan spotted sting operation against him😂
— Dristant (@Dristantpallab) May 3, 2023
He's trying to take his selfie 🥹
— Abuseena (@tellonted) May 3, 2023