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Published 23:15 IST, June 16th 2024

'Just Pakistan things': Shaheen Afridi and Usman Khan suffer MASSIVE collision in PAK vs IRE WC game

During the 14th over the Ireland innings, a massive collision transpired between Shaheen Afridi and Usman Khan. Watch the clip of the horrible collision.

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Shaheen Afridi and Usman Khan suffer massive collision
Shaheen Afridi and Usman Khan suffer massive collision | Image: screengrab

It is too little, too late but Pakistan have delivered their best bowling performance in the T20 World Cup 2024. As both teams are out of the Super Eight contention, the Pak vs IRE match is a dead rubber, but Pakistan have put their best foot forward to depart with a consolation victory. The pace battery of Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Amir, and Haris Rauf have refrained Ireland from putting more than a mere 107 on board.

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Massive collision occurred between Shaheen Afridi and Usman Khan during PAK vs IRE match

Despite commanding the play, Pakistan are still struck with a disaster. During the 14th over the Ireland innings, a massive collision transpired between Shaheen Afridi and Usman Khan. The episode occurred on the third delivery of the over, bowled by Imad Wasim. Mark Adair, who had the strike went for a big heave toward deep-mid wicket. He made the connection with the ball, it went high up in the air but did not get the elevation. Shaheen Afridi and Usman Khan both went after to take the catch and but forgot to claim it. Hence, a massive collision occurred between the two, Afridi however kept his eye on the ball and grabbed it but the toll of the collision was intense so much so that both players fell flat on the ground and were visibly in pain.

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Pakistan in trouble against Ireland

While bowlers did the job for Pakistan, the batters are yet again finding it hard to chase down a paltry score. As per the latest update, Pakistan have lost 6 wickets and have reached the 64-run mark. Thus, they still need 43 more runs and have 50 balls to get to the finish line.

Updated 23:15 IST, June 16th 2024