Adam Zampa tricks Mohammad Rizwan to commit DRS blunder after Pakistan wicketkeeper tries to act over smart
AUS vs PAK: Adam Zampa advises Mohammad Rizwan to take DRS
Adam Zampa and Mohammad Rizwan engaged in a hilarious banter during the second ODI between Australia and Pakistan at the Adelaide Oval on Friday. Australia did lose the match by nine wickets but the Aussie spinner did have a moment to laugh about despite the outcome.
The incident took place during the 35th over when Naseem Shah bowled a bouncer to Zampa, who attempted to pull it but failed to make any connection and the ball was collected by the wicketkeeper. The two got into an exchange after that as Rizwan was heard on the stump mic asking Zampa if he should take the DRS for a caught-behind. Zampa in jest said yes, following which Pakistan’s new white-ball captain didn’t waste a second before signaling for the DRS.
Rizwan was heard telling Zampa: “Heard something?” to which the tail-ender responded “You blokes appeal for everything.” Rizwan then asked Zampa: “Can I take it?” and the Aussie responded ”You should take it”.
Rizwan’s ‘T’ signal sparked a fit of laughter from the commentary team. It wasn’t his call to take the DRS after Zampa’s confirmation, but the fact that he still asked if there had been an edge—despite the clear evidence to the contrary—made it all the more amusing. As the review concluded, it was evident there was a clear gap between the ball and the bat.
Coming to the match result, Australia’s middle-order was ripped apart by Pakistan pace sensation Haris Rauf for a second consecutive game. In the batting department for the Men in Green, Saim Ayub played a stellar knock guiding his team to a mammoth win over the Aussies.
After a stunning performance in Melbourne, Rauf ran havoc on the hosts’ batting lineup and completed his second five-wicket haul of his ODI career.
Pakistan secured the match with Babar Azam hitting Zampa for a six and left Australia facing a 141-run margin defeat— their second-biggest home defeat in ODIs. Pakistan completed the modest 164-run chase with 23.3 deliveries remaining in the contest.
The outcome sets up an exciting series decider in Perth on Sunday, where Australia will be led by Josh Inglis for the first time, with the team missing several Test players, who are staying behind to prepare for the upcoming series against India.
