Salman Agha, making his debut as Pakistan’s opening bowler in the T20 World Cup, delivered a ball into the tacky surface that Abishek attempted to pull. The batsman mistimed the shot, and Shaheen took a clean catch at mid‑on, giving Pakistan an early wicket. A single followed as Ishan got off the mark, but after three dot balls the wicket was taken, setting the tone for a tense rivalry match.
Salman Agha’s First T20I Opening Spell Yields Wicket in India‑Pakistan Clash
Salman Agha opened the bowling for Pakistan in the T20 World Cup clash against India in Colombo, and his gamble paid off when Abishek mis‑timed a pull, allowing Shaheen to catch the ball at mid‑on.