At the Al Amerat Cricket Ground on Thursday, Papua New Guinea all-rounder Charles Amini grabbed a spectacular catch at long-on to help his team remove Bangladesh star Shakib Al Hasan. The 29-year-catch old’s also helped Papua New Guinea break a vital 29-run stand between Shakib and Mahmudullah.
Shakib Al Hasan was well set on 46 from 36 balls in a must-win game for Bangladesh when he tried clearing the long-on delivery for a maximum in the 14th over. Amini, who was stationed in the deep, raced quickly towards the ball before leaping forward to clinch a superb low catch that helped Papua New Guinea get rid of Shakib in their last T20 World Cup 2021 match in the UAE and Oman.
Fans reacted quickly to Amini’s spectacular catch, since he is considered as one of Papua New Guinea’s greatest fielders.
— jennifer (@jennife74834570) October 21, 2021
Charles Amini was looking forward to meeting Shakib Al Hasan before this game.
— Mohammad Isam (@Isam84) October 21, 2021
The catch can be an ice-breaker#T20WorldCup #BANvPNG
#PapuaNewGuinea take a lot of pride in their fielding and it shows today. At this point, Charles Amini and Hiri Hiri are simply showing it off🤷‍♂️ #backthebarras
— Malhar Hathi (@malhar_hathi) October 21, 2021
Amini took one of the best international catch .#PNG#Bangladesh
— Murugesan Monica (@Muruges51052046) October 21, 2021
Wow wow wow!! Charles Amini take a bow! Stunning catch removes Shakib for a well played 46
— ThePoppingCrease (@PoppingCreaseSA) October 21, 2021
Bangladesh 101-4#T20WorldCupsquad
After Shakib’s departure, Mahmuldullah proceeded from one end and concluded on 50 off 28 balls to enable Bangladesh close their innings on 181 for the cost of 7 wickets in 20 overs.
