Fakhar Zaman was run-out for 193 in the final over of Pakistan’s chase while looking for a second run. South Africa’s wicketkeeper De Kock pointed towards the bowler’s end to suggest that the throw was going there, which apparently made Fakhar Zaman slow down.
However, Aiden Markram secured a direct hit at the striker’s end from long-off, which caught the left-hander well short of his crease.
Taking to their official Twitter account, MCC Twitter posted the relevant law relating to Fakhar Zaman’s dismissal:
Explaining further, the MCC tweet added:
The on-field umpires did not take any action against Quinton de Kock.
Fakhar Zaman defends Quinton de Kock over controversial run-out
Despite being at the receiving end, Fakhar Zaman refused to blame Quinton de Kock for the controversy and took full responsibility for his dismissal. The Pakistan batsman said after the match:
Meanwhile, South Africa captain Temba Bavuma also defended De Kock at the post-match presentation, saying:
Pakistan finished on 324 for 9 in a chase of 342 to lose the second ODI in Johannesburg by 17 runs.
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