Pakistan pacer Khurram Shahzad was pumped up after delivering a brilliant spell that cleaned up former Bangladesh skipper Mominul Haque on Day 3 of the first Test in Rawalpindi on August 23. Mominul, who had been batting confidently, raced to a half-century off 75 deliveries, forging a crucial 94-run partnership with opener Shadman Islam for the third wicket. With Bangladesh sitting comfortably at 147/2, Shahzad produced a moment of magic to shift the momentum in Pakistan’s favor.
The 24-year-old pacer, bowling from around the wicket, delivered a peach of a delivery that nipped back sharply from a good length outside off, piercing through Mominul’s defense and crashing into the stumps. Khurram Shahzad’s jubilation was evident as he unleashed an aggressive celebration directed toward the departing left-hander, a testament to the intensity he brought to the contest.
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Earlier in the day, Khurram Shahzad had also dismissed Bangladesh skipper Najmul Shanto with a similar delivery that left the batter clueless. The young fast bowler’s energy and passion were evident throughout the day as he continued to build pressure on the Bangladeshi batters.
This match marked only Shahzad’s second Test appearance for Pakistan. He made his debut during Pakistan’s tour of Australia last year, where he impressed with a five-wicket haul despite Pakistan suffering a heavy 360-run defeat. Unfortunately, a rib stress fracture ruled him out for the remainder of that series. Now back in action, Khurram Shahzad’s performance on Day 3 is a clear reminder of his potential as he aims to cement his place in the Pakistan Test squad.
