Fakhar Zaman 193 Runs - World Best Cricket Inning - PAK  vs RSA 2nd ODI Highlights - #FakharZaman
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Date: 2021-04-04

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It wasn’t the end Fakhar Zaman wanted after smashing South African bowlers all-over the ground and scoring an almost match-winning knock of 193 in Johannesburg on Sunday.

The opening batsman was run out while coming for a second run as he slowed down, apparently assuming that ball was heading towards the other end, before realising that ball was coming towards the end he is running at.

A TV replay showed that it was probably not just a misunderstanding and, in fact, the South African wicket-keeper Quinton de Kock made an attempt to distract Fakhar with his actions (suggesting the ball is going towards other end) and that possibly convinced Fakhar that he was running towards a safe end.

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Pakistani cricket fans and former cricketers have expressed their displeasure at the incident suggesting that the dismissal should have been struck off with five penalty runs and an extra delivery awarded to the chasing side under law 45.5.1 of the game.

Law 41.5.1 states that “it is unfair for any fielder wilfully to attempt, by word or action, to distract, deceive or obstruct either batsman after the striker has received the ball”. In addition, clause 41.5.2 says that “It is for either one of the umpires to decide whether any distraction, deception or obstruction is wilful or not.”

Pakistan’s renowned statistician Mazher Arshad hinted on twitter that Fakhar Zaman should’ve been not out.

“Quinton de Kock was cheeky with that Fakhar Zaman run out. But it is interesting that the umps didn't see it as a fake fielding. It will be an interesting debate,” Arshad noted.