NEW DELHI: A frightening on-field incident overshadowed Pakistan’s third and final ODI against New Zealand on Saturday, as opener Imam-ul-Haq was stretchered off after being struck on the jaw by a powerful throw while completing a single at Bay Oval .
The left-handed batter, returning to the side in place of Usman Khan, was looking to rotate strike early in Pakistan’s chase of New Zealand’s 264 when a direct throw from a fielder hit him flush on the face.
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Play was halted immediately as medical personnel rushed in, and Imam was later confirmed to have suffered a concussion, ruling him out of the remainder of the match.
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In line with ICC’s concussion substitute rule , Usman Khan was allowed to take Imam’s place — a move clarified and approved by the match referee. “Usman Khan has been named the concussion substitute for Imam-ul-Haq,” the Pakistan Cricket Board announced via social media.
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Despite the dramatic interruption, Ben Sears starred with the ball for New Zealand, taking 5 for 34 as Pakistan collapsed for 221 in 40 overs, losing by 43 runs in the rain-shortened 42-over contest. The result handed the Black Caps a 3-0 clean sweep of the ODI series, after previously dominating the T20Is 4-1.
The left-handed batter, returning to the side in place of Usman Khan, was looking to rotate strike early in Pakistan’s chase of New Zealand’s 264 when a direct throw from a fielder hit him flush on the face.
Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel.
Play was halted immediately as medical personnel rushed in, and Imam was later confirmed to have suffered a concussion, ruling him out of the remainder of the match.
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— urooj Jawed 🥀 (@cricketfan95989) April 5, 2025
In line with ICC’s concussion substitute rule , Usman Khan was allowed to take Imam’s place — a move clarified and approved by the match referee. “Usman Khan has been named the concussion substitute for Imam-ul-Haq,” the Pakistan Cricket Board announced via social media.
Also See: IPL Live Score, DC vs CSK
Usman Khan has been named the concussion substitute for Imam-ul-Haq, who sustained an injury after being struck on the jaw by the ball.#NZvPAK | #BackTheBoysInGreen pic.twitter.com/CAY1QBodSQ
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) April 5, 2025
Despite the dramatic interruption, Ben Sears starred with the ball for New Zealand, taking 5 for 34 as Pakistan collapsed for 221 in 40 overs, losing by 43 runs in the rain-shortened 42-over contest. The result handed the Black Caps a 3-0 clean sweep of the ODI series, after previously dominating the T20Is 4-1.
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