Netherlands' Michael Levitt, left, shakes hands with Pakistan's Faheem Ashraf as he leaves with teammate Shaheen Shah Afridi after Pakistan won their T20 World Cup cricket match against Netherlands in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026.(AP Photo)
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News1807-02-2026, 20:14

Faheem Ashraf on Dropped Catch: 'Every Part Of My Body Was Praying'

  • Pakistan's Faheem Ashraf revealed his relief after Netherlands' Max O'Dowd dropped a crucial catch in the T20 World Cup opener.
  • Pakistan, chasing 149, were struggling at 119/7, needing 29 runs off 12 balls against the Netherlands.
  • Ashraf hit a six, then miscued a ball that O'Dowd dropped, allowing Pakistan to escape a major scare.
  • He capitalized on the dropped catch, scoring two more sixes and a four, making 24 runs in the over.
  • Ashraf, unbeaten on 29 off 11 balls, expressed immense satisfaction in securing the win for Pakistan.

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