Well, when it comes to bowling, there is no match for Pakistan bowlers, as they have consistently showcased their brilliance in the past. However, what often lets them down is their fielding, and the best example is the ongoing clash between India and Pakistan in CT 2025. The most discussed topic right now is Pakistan’s butterfingers—yes, that’s correct.
After putting up a decent total of 241 runs with the bat, expectations were high for Pakistan to back it up with both their bowling and fielding. However, things took a completely opposite turn as Pakistan’s fielders dropped several crucial catches. From missing chances off Shubman Gill to Shreyas Iyer, their fielding woes were on full display.
Both batters were given lifelines early in their innings, and they made Pakistan pay for those mistakes. Shubman Gill went on to score 46 runs, while Shreyas Iyer is currently going strong, piling up runs.
Pakistan team has a serious issue about overall fielding manual. No proper fielding positions, no proper field rotations. Even no back up on non-strikers end. They need good foreign fielding coach
— Ashish Jadhao (@ashish_jadhao) February 23, 2025#INDvsPAK
Shaheen Afridi left stunned by Shubman Gill’s strokeplay
It always turns out to be a tough day when you drop a crucial catch, especially of a player in lethal form, and that’s exactly what Pakistan did. They dropped a key catch of Shubman Gill when he was batting. Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf delivered a short ball, which Gill pulled to mid-wicket. The ball came fast to Khushdil Shah, straight at him, but he dropped it. Gill then went on to score 46 runs and later took on Shaheen Afridi, clearly dominating the pacer.
Even Khushdil Shah, who was bowling decently, delivered a short ball to Shreyas Iyer, but Saud Shakeel dropped him, and Iyer went on to score 50.
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