Irfan Khan Niazi's stunning performance (Source: @viratgoback/X)

Pakistan's promising cricketer Irfan Khan Niazi had an eventful day on the field in the first One-Day International of the ongoing three-match series against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. After wasting a direct chance, the all-rounder almost saved a six off the bowling of Shaheen Afridi with a superhuman effort.

The incident occurred in the 20th over of Australia's innings when Josh Inglis was forming a consolidating position along with Marnus Labuschagne. After conceding three runs, including a double, from his first two balls, Shaheen struck short to surprise Josh Inglis.

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However, as Inglis was a brilliant defender, he mastered the pull shot and the ball flew towards the fence. But Irfan Khan Niazi had other ideas as he almost made a stunning catch near the boundary ropes.

The right-handed batsman showcased his incredible fielding skills by timing his jump perfectly. Although he managed to pull the ball back into the field, it had touched the ropes, prompting the on-field umpire to award six runs to Inglis and Australia.

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However, on the very next delivery, Irfan Khan Niazi pulled off a fantastic running catch that helped Shaheen dismiss Inglis at a crucial moment in the game.

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The departure of Inglis opened the floodgates for Australia and Haris Rauf shocked the hosts with breakthroughs on successive balls. After dismissing Marnus Labuschagne with a snuffer, Rauf bowled at blistering pace to send Maxwell back for a golden duck. At the time of writing, the game was still hanging in the balance with the Aussies needing 51 runs with four wickets in hand.