During a commentary session in the first T20I between Pakistan and Australia, cricket legend Wasim Akram revealed an unusual detail about Pakistani cricketer Kamran Ghulam that left England’s Michael Vaughan astounded. As the two discussed Ghulam’s background, Akram casually mentioned that Ghulam comes from a family of 16 children, with 12 brothers and 4 sisters.
Vaughan reacted with disbelief, remarking, “16 Kids. Wow! What’s the age gap, that’s of interest.” This unexpected exchange has since gone viral, captivating fans on social media with its lighthearted nature amid the tense match atmosphere.
Australia’s Dominant Bowling Overshadows Pakistan’s Batting Struggles
The T20I match itself saw a commanding performance from Australia’s bowlers, with Mitchell Starc leading the way, taking 3-33 as Pakistan was bowled out for 203. Newly appointed Pakistani captain Mohammad Rizwan managed to score a top 44, but the Pakistani batting lineup struggled to find rhythm.
After Australian skipper Pat Cummins opted to bowl first, Starc struck early, dismissing Pakistan’s opener Saim Ayub in the third over. Babar Azam, freed from captaincy duties, entered with hopes of steadying the innings but fell for 37 after a sharp spell by spinner Adam Zampa. Kamran Ghulam, the subject of Akram’s amusing commentary, faced Cummins’ fierce bouncer and was dismissed after only six balls, further adding to Pakistan’s woes.
Late Resilience Adds Runs for Pakistan Amidst Starc’s Dominance
Pakistan’s tailenders showcased some resilience to push their total beyond 200, with Shaheen Shah Afridi scoring a spirited 24, and Naseem Shah adding a quickfire 40, including four sixes, taking 20 runs off one Zampa over. Despite their efforts, Pakistan fell short, largely due to Starc’s precision bowling and key contributions from Abbott and Labuschagne, who dismantled the Pakistani lineup.
The match marked Pakistan’s first 50-over appearance since last year’s World Cup, but they faced an uphill battle against Australia’s disciplined bowling attack. In the end, the blend of engaging commentary and on-field action made the T20I a memorable encounter for fans worldwide.
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