Pakistan and Bangladesh cricket teams often make headlines for various reasons. Whenever players from these two teams face each other, chaos on the field is not uncommon. A similar incident occurred during a Bangladesh Premier League match when players from Pakistan and Bangladesh clashed on the pitch. The heated exchange led to significant chaos, requiring intervention from the umpires and other players to restore order. A video of the incident has since gone viral on social media.
Players Clash in Live Match
The 17th match of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL 2024-25) was played on January 12 between Sylhet Strikers and Khulna Tigers at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium. During this match, Pakistani all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz and Bangladesh fast bowler Tanjim Hasan Sakib had a clash on the field.
The Incident
The clash occurred as Khulna Tigers chased a target of 183 runs. During the 17th over of their innings, Tanjim bowled a slower delivery to Nawaz. Nawaz was deceived by the delivery, and the ball hit his bat before bouncing toward the third man, where Zakir Hasan took an easy catch. Nawaz was out after scoring 33 runs from 18 balls.
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Umpire’s Intervention
After Nawaz’s dismissal, tensions rose when Tanjim was heard saying something to Nawaz. Moments later, the two collided shoulders. They approached each other in anger, and Tanjim signalled for Nawaz to leave the field. As the situation escalated, the umpire and players from Sylhet Strikers had to intervene to calm things down. The incident quickly went viral on social media.
Match Summary
Batting first, Sylhet Strikers scored 182 runs for the loss of 5 wickets in 20 overs. In response, the Khulna Tigers managed to score only 174 runs, losing 9 wickets in 20 overs. Sylhet Strikers secured their second victory of the tournament.
