5 Dropped catches that proved costly in ODI World Cup

4. Rahat Ali's dropped chance helps Australia kick Pakistan out of the 2015 edition

In the third quarter-final of the 2015 World Cup played at the iconic Adelaide Oval, Pakistan and Australia squared off with each other. Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq emerged victorious at the toss and chose to bat first. In front of the quality bowling, the Men in Green failed to play 50 overs and racked up only 213 runs in 49.5 overs.

Defending the low total for Pakistan, Wahab Riaz stepped up in the big game and bowled an impressive spell to create pressure on the Aussies, picking up dangerous David Warner and Michael Clarke. With three down at the score of 83 in 16 overs, the Aussies were under immense pressure to go close to the target.

The fierce battle between Wahab and Shane Watson had intensified the game. In the amazing contest, Wahab could have had the last laugh against Watson. On the first delivery of the 16th over, the Aussie all-rounder hit Wahab’s short-pitched delivery towards the backward square leg, where Rahat Ali was deployed. 

Rahat had a chance to complete the catch and bring his team back into the game but the pacer dropped the dolly. The Aussie veteran grabbed the lifeline with both hands and stood at the crease until the end of the game. The hosts registered a convincing six-wicket victory and Watson made an important contribution of 64 runs off 66 balls.