In a bizarre turn of events, cricket witnessed a rare dismissal. Pakistan batter Saud Shakeel was timed out during the President's Trophy final, a domestic first-class competition. This incident, along with the ongoing matches across various formats, created a buzz among cricket fans and experts.

Saud Shakeel's Unfortunate Dismissal

Saud Shakeel, playing for State Bank of Pakistan, faced an unusual situation. After the fall of two wickets in quick succession, he arrived late at the crease. According to the rules, a batter must be ready to take guard within three minutes.

The opposing captain, Amad Butt, appealed, and the umpires ruled that Shakeel was not ready within the stipulated time. This resulted in a timed-out dismissal. This is a very rare occurrence in cricket, with the most recent and high-profile instance being Angelo Matthews' dismissal in the 2023 World Cup.

Shahzad's Hat-Trick & Unusual Match Conditions

Fast bowler Muhammad Shahzad's performance added to the drama. He took a hat-trick in the same innings, further highlighting the swing in momentum.

The President's Trophy final is also unique because it is being played at night due to Ramadan. This is a period when Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset, which resulted in the playing schedule being adjusted to run from 7:30 PM to 2:30 AM.

Other Cricket Updates

Beyond this unusual dismissal, the cricket world is buzzing with ongoing matches:

• Champions Trophy: New Zealand vs. South Africa (semi-final) and Australia vs. India (semi-final) are also in progress
• Logan Cup: Matches are ongoing.
• Plunket Shield: Ongoing matches in Auckland, Hamilton, and Wellington.
• CSA Division Two: Several matches, with some abandoned due to weather.

This mix of match updates and the unusual dismissal adds another layer of excitement in Cricket.

• WCL 2: No result from the match held.
• MLT (3-day): Bloomfield vs NCC.
• President's Trophy: Final match in Rawalpindi.

This ongoing updates of different matches adds interest for fans of Cricket. This article provides a snapshot of the most important highlights, keeping fans informed about this ever-changing landscape.