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‘Asambhav, ye nahi ho sakta’ – Fans react as Pakistan reign supreme with highest catch efficiency in ODI World Cup 2023
Pakistan’s one-day cricket team has undergone a significant transformation in recent years, emerging as one of the top teams in the ODI format. Their journey to success has been remarkable, as they currently hold the third position in the ODI world rankings, cementing their status as one of the best teams in the world in this format.
However, the ongoing ODI World Cup in 2023 has brought some unexpected twists to Pakistan’s cricket narrative. With just three wins in seven matches, their performance has been rather disappointing, with struggles apparent in both the batting and bowling departments. Despite these setbacks, there’s one aspect in which they have excelled beyond expectations.
Pakistan’s fielding prowess has been a standout feature in the tournament. Their catch efficiency has been nothing short of exceptional, with a remarkable 86% success rate, making them the best fielding side in the competition. This extraordinary ability to secure catches in high-pressure situations has been a game-changer, allowing them to dismiss opposing team batsmen efficiently and restrict their run-scoring capabilities.
Pakistan’s brilliant improvement in the fielding department
Interestingly, Pakistan‘s cricket team has grappled with inconsistent fielding performances for years. Despite having world-class talent and immense potential, their fielding often fell short, leading to missed catches, misfields, and a lack of agility on the field. These shortcomings weighed heavily on their overall performance, affecting not only their fielding but also placing added pressure on their bowlers.
However, it is evident that Pakistan’s team has recognized this weakness and worked diligently to address it. Their emergence as one of the best fielding sides in the world showcases their commitment to continuous improvement and their willingness to overcome their challenges. This newfound fielding prowess has breathed fresh life into their ODI campaigns and demonstrates their dedication to achieving excellence on the cricket field.
As the ODI World Cup 2023 unfolds, Pakistan’s cricket team’s journey is not just about their standing in the rankings, but also about their inspiring transformation in the fielding department. While their batting and bowling may experience occasional setbacks, their fielding shines as a beacon of hope, promising a brighter future for Pakistan’s ODI endeavours.
Here’s how fans reacted:
We don't have many catches bcoz our bowlers are getting them clean bowled.
— Bipul Singh Negi (@BipulNegi) November 2, 2023
Kharab Ghadi bhi din me 2 baar sahi time batati he.
😃— Abhishek Ojha (@vicharabhio) November 2, 2023
Wait. I don't believe this. This can't be true. There's definitely something wrong with these stats.
— Shahzeb Khan (@theshahzebkhan) November 2, 2023
This is real Kudrat ka Nizam 😂
— Shubman Gang (@ShubmanGang) November 2, 2023
That's why sun has risen from West today.
— *Roe Joot 😎🇮🇳* (@ImGani22) November 2, 2023
Most surprising stats for many of us
— Rajiv (@Rajiv1841) November 2, 2023
https://twitter.com/IAmGrootX18/status/1720020771274445170
— Fenil Kothari (@fenilkothari) November 2, 2023