[Watch] Rashid Khan’s Magic Delivery Denies Babar Azam a Well-Deserved Century

Afghanistan’s star spinner, Rashid Khan, once again had the upper hand against Babar Azam, the captain of Pakistan, who was on the brink of a major innings.

The third ODI saw Rashid Khan deliver a good length delivery that tempted Babar Azam to play a cut, only to produce an outside edge. Keeper Rahmanullah Gurbaz displayed his competence by completing the catch.

Watch Video: Rashid Khan Traps Babar Azam on a Magical Delivery

Edged and Taken!@RashidKhan_19 gets into the act now as he removes @BabarAzam258 for 60 to give Afghanistan an important breakthrough! 👏#AfghanAtalan | #AFGvPAK | #SuperColaCup | #ByaMaidanGato pic.twitter.com/MRBrPX8GLN

— Afghanistan Cricket Board (@ACBofficials) August 26, 2023

Babar Azam, who had a slow start, managed to pick up the pace towards the end, eventually being dismissed after scoring 60 runs from 86 balls. He forged a 110-run partnership with Mohammad Rizwan for the 3rd wicket.