Babar Azam was seen picking up one of the wicketkeeping gloves.© AFP
Pakistan captain Babar Azmi The hosts registered their ninth consecutive half-century across all formats with an unbeaten 2-0 victory in the three-match ODI series against West Indies in Multan. Babar, who scored a match-winning century in the first ODI, scored 77 runs in 93 balls with the help of five fours and a six. However, after a bizarre turn of events during West Indies’ chase, he conceded five runs to his team in the field. In the 29th over, Babar was seen picking up one of the wicketkeeping gloves, and used it to pick up the ball behind the stumps.
Why was Pakistan given a five-run penalty against West Indies?
Babar’s action was deemed illegal by the on-field umpire, and as a result, five extra runs were added to West Indies’ total.
According to the Laws of Cricket – 28.1 Protective Equipment – “No fielder other than the wicket-keeper shall be permitted to wear gloves or outer leg guards. Further, hand or finger protection may be worn only with the consent of the umpires “.
However, the incident had no serious impact on the outcome of the match as Pakistan won the second ODI by a margin of 120 runs.
After electing to bat, Pakistan posted a total of 275 for eight on the back of Babar’s 77 and the opener. imam ul haq72 runs innings.
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In reply, West Indies kept on losing wickets at regular intervals and were eventually bowled out for 155.
The third and final ODI will be played at the same ground on Sunday, June 12.
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