Watch: Pakistan Youngster's Bouncer To Afghanistan Star Reminds Shoaib Akhtar Of His Body Blow To Brian Lara

30.03.2023 - 05:43 sports.ndtv.com

Pakistan defeated Afghanistan by 66 runs in the third T20I on Monday and but lost the three-match series 2-1. Asked to bat first, Pakistan posted 182/7 in 20 overs after Saim Ayub smashed 49 while Shadab Khan scored 28 off 17 balls.

Later, Afghanistan were bundled out for 116 as Pakistan claimed a comfortable victory by 66 runs. In the entire match, pacer Ihsanullah emerged as the most impressive player as he not only took three wickets but also troubled the Rashid Khan-led team with his blistering pace.

As the young quick has been receiving a lot of praise from all over the world, former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar also did not shy away from praising the Ihsanullah in unique way.

During the third T20I, Afghanistan batter Najibullah Zadran was left bleeding after getting hit by Ihsanullah's fiery pace. Taking to Twitter, Akhtar compared Ihsanullah's bouncer to his own delivery on which West Indies legend Brian Lara got injured, during the 2004 Champions Trophy match. "One of the most memorable moments relived because of this," the caption of the post read.

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