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Imam-ul-Haq, the Pakistan opening batter, who is currently playing for Lions in the ongoing Champions One-Day Cup 2024, lost his composure during match five of the tournament against Panthers. He was batting on 60 before being caught behind by Usman Khan off Shadab Khan’s bowling. After his dismissal, Haq was visibly frustrated and smashed his bat in anger and dropped his helmet after reaching the dressing room.
The incident happened in the 23rd over of the Lions with 127 runs on the board. On the first ball of the over from leg spinner Shadab Khan, left-handed Imam-ul-Haq attempted a cut short. However, the ball caught the edge of the bat and went straight into the gloves of Usman Khan. While the bowler and the keeper started to celebrate, Haq looked frustrated while walking back to the pavilion.
Watch the videos of Imam-ul-Haq losing his composure here:
Imam-ul-Haq’s dismissal triggered a match-losing batting collapse for Lions in Champions One-Day Cup 2024
At the time when Imam-ul-Haq lost his wicket, Lions were 127/3, chasing a target of 284 runs set by Panthers. From 127/3, the Lions were bowled out for 199 runs in the 36th over, losing the last seven wickets for 72 runs. After losing three wickets for 44 runs, Haq and Irfan Khan had put together 83 runs before the partnership was broken by Shadab Khan.
This collapse meant that the Lions lost the game by 84 runs. Khan, who is leading the Panthers was adjudged Player of the Match for his three wickets and vital 37 runs. Apart from his innings, Mubasir Khan’s 90 runs and Haider Ali’s 84 runs helped Panthers amass 283 all-out in 46.3 overs before being bundled out.
