PAK vs NZ: Umpire Aleem Dar gets hit by Mohammad Wasim's throw in Karachi, Naseem Shah plays physio

On-field umpire Aleem Dar was bizarrely hit on his leg by Mohammad Wasim Jr’s throw from the square leg during the second ODI between New Zealand and Pakistan in Karachi. The 54-year-old didn’t keep his eye on the ball and was gutted following the incident.

Dar was seen in some pain as he threw Pakistan’s jersey on the ground following the incident as skipper Babar Azam was spotted having a laugh in the background at Dar's expense. However, soon after the incident, young pacer Naseem Shah was seen rubbing Dar’s leg to comfort him.

Wasim throws the ball which hit Aleem Dar, the way Naseem came nd start rubbing his leg. pic.twitter.com/FAdsmBcC1v

— •Yashfa• (@pctstan1) January 11, 2023

Devon Conway’s century helps New Zealand put 261 runs 

Meanwhile, speaking of the game, after losing Finn Allen’s wicket early on, skipper Kane Williamson along with Devon Conway played some brilliant cricket to help New Zealand put 261 runs on board. Conway looked absolutely phenomenal as he scored a scintillating 101 off 92. 

Williamson, on the other hand, scored 85 runs before he was dismissed by Mohammad Nawaz, who picked four wickets for just 38 runs in 10 overs. Meanwhile, Naseem picked up three wickets giving away 58 runs in 8.5 overs.

Overall, it was a solid performance from Pakistan as the New Zealand middle-orde fell like a house of cards. In the end, all-rounder Mitchell Santner played a valuable knock of 37 off 40, courtesy of which the Kiwis finished on a competitive total. Pakistan, however, would be hoping to chase down the target with ease to win the ODI series.

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