The T20 World Cup 2026 served as an early contender to capture the tournament as Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi combined brilliantly to dismiss Michael Levitt During the match between Pakistan and Netherlands. The moment of athletic brilliance came just as Holland’s innings began to pick up pace, swinging the energy firmly back in Pakistan’s favour.
After winning the toss, Pakistan opted to field first against the Netherlands, backing their bowling depth and sharp pitching to apply early pressure. After the fifth over, it was a field of play that immediately caught the attention of fans in the cricketing world.
Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi’s tag-team catch eliminates the dangerous Michael Levitt
The incident hit the second ball for the fifth time Mohammad Nawaz. Looking dangerous at the crease, Levitt bent down and tried to land the ball flat. He got enough of the bat to send it high and long on for a boundary, momentarily raising hopes of a six.
Babar, who has been patrolling the area for a long time, ran to the right side and controlled the spin ball perfectly. He completed the catch with both hands but showed remarkable presence of mind with his speed that took him off the ropes. Babar brought the ball back into play before his right foot touched the rope. Bouncing back quickly from the middle of the race, Sahin perfected his run and safely completed the relay catch.
The former Pakistan skipper celebrated by clenching his fists as his teammates circled around the duo. The crowd also roared with appreciation, realizing they were witnessing something special. Levitt’s dismissal was a major blow for the Netherlands, who lost a striker capable of rapid acceleration.
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A solid relay grip!
Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi make a great relay catch on the boundary!
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After a steady start by the Netherlands, Pakistan struck early
Before this magical moment, the Netherlands had started on a positive note. Openers Michael Levitt and Max O’Dowd Score 28 runs, swing the spinner smartly and punish loose deliveries. Pakistan, however, batted first with the dismissal of O’Dowd, keeping the score in check.
Levitt’s performance was soon followed by Babar-Shahi’s sensational effort. It continued to build as pressure Colin Ackermann also dismissed the Dutch side looking for stability against a disciplined Pakistan bowling attack with three down for 65.
As the Dutch captain Pakistan looked on top Scott Edwards and comprehensive Bas de Leede stepped in with joint cooperation. By carefully shuffling well-timed boundaries, the duo steadied the innings and ensured the wickets didn’t fall into a heap.
Their stand helped Holland cross the 100-run mark in the 13th over and gave fans hope that the side could still produce a competitive result. With caps in hand and bats at the crease, the Dutch aimed to finish strongly despite Pakistan’s sharp bowling and electric fielding display.
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