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Pakistan Drops Crucial Catch, England Fights Back
24 Feb
Summary
- Usman Tariq dropped a simple catch during a vital T20 World Cup match.
- The dropped catch occurred in the Super 8 phase against England.
- Shaheen Afridi has been Pakistan's standout bowler, taking three wickets.
In a crucial Super 8 clash of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, Pakistan's fielding woes resurfaced when spinner Usman Tariq dropped a simple catch. The incident occurred at the Pallekele International Cricket Ground during Pakistan's match against England on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
Usman Tariq let a straightforward chance slip through his hands at short fine leg, offering a reprieve to England's Jacob Bethell. However, Bethell failed to capitalize, departing after scoring just 8 runs off 10 balls. This lapse in concentration came as Pakistan aimed to defend a total of 165.
Pakistan's bowling effort was spearheaded by Shaheen Shah Afridi, who has been the team's most effective bowler. Afridi struck on the first ball of England's innings and has since claimed three wickets, conceding only 13 runs in his three overs. At the end of the Powerplay, England was 53/3, with captain Harry Brook leading the charge with a brisk 43 runs from 21 balls.
