Shadab Khan Plucks Sensational Catch vs Sri Lanka [Source: X]Pakistan all-rounder Shadab Khan showed sharp reflexes to dismiss Sri Lankan batter Sahan Arachchige in the first T20I held at Rawalpindi. Khan’s catch gave Pakistan the perfect breakthrough at the right time.Sri Lanka had opted to bat first after winning the toss but lost 2 wickets with just 18 runs on the board. From there, wicketkeeper-opener Lahiru Udara rescued his team by playing an impressive knock of 87 off 53 balls.Shadab Khan’s brilliant piece of fielding stuns Sahan ArachchigeMeanwhile, Sri Lanka’s Sahan Arachchige walked out to bat at no. 5 with his team three wickets at 78 runs. However, instead of giving a helping hand to Lahiru Udara, Sahan gifted his wicket away.In the 11th over, Muhammad Imran Randhawa bowled a hard-length ball outside off stump, and it swung away from Sahan with extra bounce. Arachchige tried to play a square cut but failed to keep it down the ground.ALSO READPCB Announces New Timings For Pakistan vs Sri Lanka T20I SeriesMeanwhile, the ball travelled towards backward point, where Shadab Khan reacted quickly and took a sharp catch with his fingers pointing upwards. The fielder had less than a second to react.Cricket Dani @CricketDani39 Follow @CricketDani56 Oct 9, 2026, 7:28 PM Shadab Khan jumped to his left and plucked the catch out of thin air. More importantly, he didn’t fumble the ball and landed safely on the ground to dismiss Sahan Arachchige on 1 off just 2 balls.Debutant Imran Randhawa was ecstatic as he hugged Shadab Khan. With that amazing fielding effort, Pakistan got their fourth wicket of the evening, which dented the pace of Sri Lanka's innings.Shadab Khan’s bowling performanceHaving said that, apart from fielding, Shadab Khan also contributed with the ball. He bowled 3 overs and conceded 33 runs while picking up the wicket of Dasun Shanaka.That wicket was important as Shanaka is a dangerous hitter with loads of experience. But before he could take off, Shadab dismissed him on 18 off 15 balls.Overall, Shadab Khan had a good day on the field against Sri Lanka in the first T20I. It was absolutely necessary for him to perform as the all-rounder is making a comeback into Pakistan's T20I setup after the 2026 World Cup.Hence, this 3-game T20I series against Sri Lanka is an opportunity for him to prove himself again. For now, Shadab Khan will be happy with the start he has gotten as it will boost his confidence.ALSO READAB de Villiers Smashes 37-Ball Hundred In WCL 2026 vs Australia
