Mohammad Amir sets Pakistan on road to victory in 2009 T20WC final with an all-time great over

Summary

In a thrilling cricket match at Lord's, young Pakistani bowler Mohammed Ahmed starts with a strategic approach against Sri Lanka's top-order batsman Dilshan. Ahmed's consistent short balls and intelligent field placements restrict Dilshan, leading to his dismissal on the fifth ball of the over after playing his favorite scoop shot, caught by Shazam at short fine leg. The crowd roars as the 'danger man' Dilshan departs for a duck, marking a significant early breakthrough for Pakistan.

Takeaways

• 🏏 The first ball was bowled by Ahmed, setting a strong tone for the Pakistan team.
• 🌟 Eunice's decision to give Ahmed the ball from the right-hand pavilion was strategic and effective.
• 📉 The ball was expected to nip back to the right-hand side, which is a good start for a bowler.
• 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka's Dilshan is a key player, and it's crucial for Pakistan to get early wickets to set them back.
• 🏞 The match is being played at Lord's, which has a full house and a good playing surface.
• 🔝 The pitch at Lord's is expected to provide a good contest for both teams.
• 🎯 Ahmed's bowling strategy included three short balls in a row, targeting Dilshan effectively.
• 👀 Field placements were carefully considered, with a fielder at backward point and others strategically positioned.
• 🚫 Dilshan was denied the drive, as the bowlers did not give him any width, restricting his scoring opportunities.
• 💥 A scoop shot by Dilshan resulted in a catch by Shazam, leading to his dismissal for zero.
• 🎉 The crowd was excited by the young bowler Mohammed Ahmed's breakthrough, dismissing the danger man Dilshan.
• 🔄 Sri Lanka will now need someone else to step up, as their key player Dilshan has been dismissed early.

Q & A

What type of start did Ahmed have in the match?

Ahmed had a great start, firing up the Pakistan team with a good bouncer and length delivery from the right-hand pavilion.

Why is it important for Pakistan to get early wickets against Sri Lanka?

It's important for Pakistan to get early wickets to set Sri Lanka back, especially since Sri Lanka has a strong opening with Dilshan.

What is the playing condition of the ground at Lord's mentioned in the script?

The ground at Lord's is described as having a good size with a slightly longer boundary on the left, a full house, and a good playing surface.

What was the bowling strategy employed by Ahmed against Dilshan?

Ahmed employed a strategy of delivering three short balls in a row against Dilshan, aiming to take away the drive and exploit the extra bounce of the pitch.

What happened when Dilshan tried to play his favorite shot?

When Dilshan tried to play his favorite shot, the ball was scooped to short fine leg where Shazam took the catch, resulting in Dilshan's dismissal for zero.

How did the crowd react to Dilshan's dismissal?

The crowd was excited by Dilshan's dismissal, which was a significant moment in the match.

What was the fielding strategy of the Pakistan team?

The Pakistan team had a fielder at backward point, one in front of point, and one at square leg, indicating a well-thought-out fielding strategy.

What was the significance of the fielder at short fine leg?

The fielder at short fine leg was strategically placed to catch Dilshan's favorite shot, which turned out to be successful in getting his wicket.

How did the pitch conditions affect the game?

The pitch had an extra bounce which played a crucial role in getting Dilshan out, as it deceived him when he played his favorite shot.

Who was the young Pakistani bowler who dismissed Dilshan?

The young Pakistani bowler who dismissed Dilshan was Mohammed Ahmed, who was 17 years old at the time.

What was the outcome of the first over bowled by Ahmed?

The first over by Ahmed resulted in no runs for Sri Lanka and the dismissal of their key batsman, Dilshan.