Pakistan finds new star in keeper Sarfraz Ahmed at World Cup

AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — Pakistan has found a new star in wicketkeeper Sarfraz Ahmed after his stunning performance against South Africa in which he took a world-record equaling six catches and also appeared to be the team's most-dangerous batsman with a big-hitting 49.


The 29-run win by Pakistan in its World Cup Pool B match has renewed its hopes in the tournament after it began with two losses and appeared in danger of exiting before the quarterfinals.

Sarfraz was only brought into the starting 11 in Saturday's game at Eden Park as a replacement for struggling opener Nasir Jamshed. In its previous matches, Pakistan had relied on makeshift keeper Umar Akmal, who had dropped a number of catches but whose batting skills were considered vital.

That was a great knock by Sarfraz until he needlessly ran himself out.

When y'all dont look at a match : why comment ??

That was a brilliant piece of fielding and throw over the stumps by Miller !

Not sure who this "looking at match" is directed to.

I watched the game until the the players went off for rain.

In my opinion Sarfraz only attempted the second run to get his 50. When the stumps were shattered he was not even in the frame.

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[size=10pt]When the stumps were shattered he was not even in the frame.[/size]
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Imran Tahir to Sarfraz Ahmed, comes down before clipping away the bowler through backward square.

[i] Was gunning for the second the whole time

Sarfraz put in a hopeful dive, but is well short of his ground.It was David Miller who pulled off that good work in the field...

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[size=10pt]In my opinion Sarfraz only attempted the second run to get his 50.[/size]
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We were watching 2 different TVs , I guess  ::LOL::