WATCH: Shadab Khan dived and took a surprising catch in the air, putting an end to dangerous Mark Chapman's innings.

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Tezzbuzz|26-04-2024

Pakistan all-rounder Shadab Khan Catch took a surprising catch in the fourth T20 International match played at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Thursday (April 25).

On the fifth ball of the 14th over of the innings, New Zealand batsman Mark Chapman played a sharp shot in the cover area on the ball of off-spinner Iftikhar Ahmed.

Shadab Khan, who was fielding there, dived to his left at the right time and took an amazing catch while in the air. Chapman returned to the pavilion after scoring 8 runs in 9 balls. Chapman's wicket was very important for Pakistan because he played a stormy innings in the third T20 and helped New Zealand win.

It is noteworthy that New Zealand won this match by 4 runs and took a 2-1 lead in the five-match series. After being invited to bat first, New Zealand scored 178 runs at the loss of 7 wickets. Opening batsman Robinson was the top scorer and scored an inning of 51 runs in 36 balls. Apart from this, Dean Foxcroft scored 34 runs, Tom Blundell scored 28 runs and captain Michael Bracewell scored 27 not out.

For Pakistan, Abbas Afridi took 3 wickets, Mohammad Aamir, Zaman Khan, Usama Mir and Iftikhar Ahmed took 1 wicket each.

In response, Pakistan could score only 174 runs after losing 8 wickets. Fakhar Zaman scored 61 runs in 45 balls for the host team. Apart from this, Imad Wasim, who came to bat at number seven, played a explosive inning of 22 unbeaten runs in 11 balls but could not help the team cross the threshold of victory.

For New Zealand, William O'Rourke took 3 wickets, Ben Sears took 3 wickets, Michael Bracewell and James Neesham took 1 wicket each.

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