Zimbabwe all-rounder Sikandar Raza and Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan shared a lighthearted moment during the first ODI of their three-match series, entertaining fans with some hilarious stump mic banter. As Rizwan took to the crease, Raza greeted him with a cheeky, “Welcome to Multan.”
The playful exchange didn’t stop there, as Sikandar Raza amusingly brought Australian batter David Warner into the conversation. Raza quipped, “David Warner ki achhi phadi apne. (You gave David Warner a good thrashing).” Rizwan, with a smile, replied, “I like him.” This comment referred to an incident during Pakistan’s ODI series against Australia in Adelaide, where Rizwan was duped into taking a failed DRS review after a top-edge by Adam Zampa.
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The amusing episode had Warner, who was on commentary, chuckling at Rizwan’s misjudgment. Despite the light-hearted ribbing, Pakistan emerged victorious in that ODI series, clinching it 2-1, though they later endured a whitewash in the T20Is. The clip of Rizwan and Raza’s humorous interaction has since gone viral, showcasing the camaraderie and spirit between the players.
Sikandar Raza: “David Warner ki achi phari apne” 😂😂 pic.twitter.com/1G7iz8MAGH
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In the match itself, Zimbabwe secured a commanding 80-run victory over Pakistan via the DLS method, with Rizwan managing a subdued unbeaten 19 off 43 balls. However, Pakistan roared back in the second ODI at Bulawayo. Spinner Abrar Ahmed’s four-wicket haul and Salman Ali Agha’s three wickets dismantled Zimbabwe for 145 in 33 overs.
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Pakistan’s openers, Saim Ayub and Abdullah Shafique, then made short work of the chase. Ayub’s explosive 113* off just 62 balls, combined with Shafique’s steady 32*, guided Pakistan to a dominant ten-wicket win, leveling the series 1-1. The decider promises to be a thrilling encounter between these two spirited teams.
