Australia vs Pakistan 2023-24

WATCH- Trademark Pakistani fielding moment during Day 1 of Perth Test vs Australia

From legendary batters to fiery bowlers, Pakistan has poured its passion into the game, leaving an indelible mark on cricket. Their electrifying unpredictability makes them a constant threat, capable of toppling giants on any given day. Pakistan, forever a force to be reckoned with, will undoubtedly continue electrifying the world with their brand of thrilling cricket.

However, there’s no denying that fielding hasn’t always been their strongest suit. Comical Dropped catches and missed run-out opportunities have been a recurring theme, sometimes costing them crucial matches.

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Pakistan’s fielding woes were laid bare on Day 1 of the Perth Test against Australia. In the 64th over, Salman Agha conjured a magical delivery that spun sharply away from David Warner, leaving even Sarfaraz Ahmed scrambling behind the stumps. The ball evaded them both, but a glimmer of hope emerged for Pakistan as Babar Azam, stationed at first slip, received the ball.

In a moment of agonizing disbelief, however, his throw towards the wickets veered off target, much to the astonishment of everyone. To add salt to the wound, there was no backing fielder, allowing Australia to steal a single. This costly blunder encapsulated the frustration of Pakistani fans, who witnessed a golden opportunity squandered through a series of unfortunate events.

Masood & Co. in a spot of bother

After a tough opening day, Pakistan will be desperate to turn things around tomorrow morning. So far, they have conceded 346 runs while picking up just 5 wickets. David Warner dismantled their spirit as he smashed a magnificent 164 with the help of 16 boundaries and 4 sixes to kickstart his farewell series on a grand note. Usman Khawaja, Steve Smith and Travis Head, all got starts but failed to convert them into substantial figures.

At the moment, Mitchell Marsh and Alex Carey have occupied the crease and as skipper Pat Cummins said at the end of the day, the hosts are eyeing another 150 runs in the first innings.