Australia vs Pakistan 2023-24

Pakistan produces another comedy-of-errors on field as Pat Cummins and Alex Carey get five runs in one ball without hitting a boundary

Pakistan cricket team is renowned for its mix-ups on the field which results in a comedy of error situation sometimes. On the fourth day of the second Test against Australia, the visitors showcased another off-field blunder that resulted in five runs for Australia without even hitting a boundary.

The pivotal moment occurred during the 75th over of Australia’s second innings when Pat Cummins faced Aamir Jamal. The sequence of events unfolded when Cummins, attempting a drive through the covers, set the stage for a comedy of errors.

A fuller delivery from Aamir Jamal saw Cummins going for a drive. As Cummins and his partner Alex Carey completed a comfortable two-run play, a wayward throw and a missed collection near the stumps by Shaheen Afridi allowed Cummins and Carey to run three more, tallying five runs off a single ball.

Pakistan cricket has a history of on-field blunders, with dropped catches and misfields becoming a recurring theme in recent matches. These mistakes have not only cost Pakistan crucial moments in matches but have also resulted in a negative perception of the team’s fielding abilities.

The video of another bizarre misfiled by the Pakistan team in the 2nd test went viral on social media. Fans and cricket enthusiasts took to social media, expressing their disbelief and humour at yet another display of on-field theatrics by the Pakistani team.

MCG is set for a thrilling contest

Australia, despite a challenging second innings, set a formidable target of 317 runs for Pakistan to chase. The rescue efforts led by Steve Smith and Mitchell Marsh, with a 153-run partnership, played a significant role in Australia’s second innings.

Smith’s half-century, Marsh’s valuable contribution, and Carey’s fine fifty got the Australian team out of jail against a fiery performance by the Pakistan pacers. Shaheen Afridi and Mir Hamza were the backbone of the Pakistan bowling in the second innings and impressed with their performance with 4 wickets each. Currently, the match is hung in balance as the Pakistan batting is going steady against the strong Aussie bowling attack.