WATCH: Mohammad Rizwan collapses with cramp as he tries to hit a six, ends up getting clean-bowled

In the 44th match of the ongoing ODI World Cup 2023 in Kolkata on November 11, Pakistan faced off against England. The Men in Green had hoped to bat first and set a formidable target, but Jos Buttler won the toss and chose to bat, dashing Pakistan’s aspirations.

During the second innings, a noteworthy incident occurred involving Pakistan‘s key wicketkeeper-batsman, Mohammad Rizwan. While attempting to hit a six, Rizwan comically missed the ball, resulting in the bat hitting the stumps and him being bowled out. What captured the attention of viewers was Rizwan’s foot cramping as he fell to the pitch during the attempt. The video quickly went viral on social media, with many fans recalling a previous instance where Rizwan had seemingly faked cramps during his innings.

Watch the video here:

Brilliant batting by England

Talking about the match, after opting to bat first, England received contributions from every top-six batter, with openers Dawid Malan and Jonny Bairstow providing a solid foundation. Joe Root and Ben Stokes capitalized on the platform, and Harry Brook and Jos Buttler played valuable cameos. Stokes, in particular, showcased brilliance with an impressive knock of 84 runs, featuring 11 fours and 2 sixes.

Pakistan’s pacers managed to get reverse-swing towards the end, yet England added nearly 100 runs in the last 10 overs, capitalizing on their wickets in hand. A few dropped catches, including an early reprieve for Stokes, provided England with crucial opportunities. Haris Rauf emerged as Pakistan’s most successful bowler, securing 3 wickets while conceding 64 runs in his 10 overs.

Pakistan were asked to chase down 337 runs in 6.4 overs, a feat that seemed insurmountable. As the chase unfolded, Pakistan found themselves at 222/5 after 41 overs, signalling their official exit from the tournament.