Thanks to Pakistani batsman Saud Shakeel’s familiarity with the cricket rules and his presence of mind, Pakistan not only got a ‘no ball’ against the Netherlands, but Saud Shakeel also hit a six on a free hit.
In the 22nd over of Pakistan’s innings against the Netherlands in the World Cup, the ball was in van der Moor’s hands, on the second ball, Saud Shakeel hit a fine boundary between long-on and mid-wicket, showing awareness of the law and presence of mind.
Saud also immediately appealed to the umpires for a ‘no ball’ as 5 Netherlands fielders were outside the 30 yard circle.
The umpire reviewed the field on the batter’s appeal and declared van der Moor’s ball a noball, this free hit was also hit out of bounds by Saud Shakeel for the first six of the innings.
Saud Shakeel scored 68 runs in the match and completed his fifty in just 32 balls.
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