Published 14:25 IST, December 2nd 2019
WATCH: Tim Paine gets lucky, avoids getting hit on the head in this hilarious video
Tim Paine got lucky as the ball nearly struck him on the head during Day 4 of the second Test match at the Adelaide Oval after Mohammad Rizwan's mistimed shot
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Tim Paine has been leing Australia from front in ongoing Test series against Pakistan and things were different in second and final Test match which is currently being played at elaide Oval under lights. While Paine has been serious when it comes to captaining his team in longest format, re are times when he tends to get funny as well. Aussie skipper h hilariously scolded Marnus Labuschagne on Day 3 but on fourth day, tables h turned on him as he was at receiving end on this occasion.
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Tim Paine nearly struck on he
This hilarious incident happened on very first ball of 64th over bowled by Nathan Lyon. Wicket-keeper batsman Mohamm Rizwan who was on strike looked to work ball towards leg side but ended up getting a leing edge and ball went up in air as two slips fielders rushed to catch ball but at same time hoped that keeper Tim Paine would take it. Meanwhile, Paine h clue where balls was as it nearly missed his he and landed just behind him. After that, Australian captain patted on his he probably indicating that ball just missed hitting him on he.
''That is impossible. That is over Tim Paine's he'', shouted commentators.
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In replay, one of slip fielders was also heard shouting ''It's yours, Tim'' when ball was up in air for a while. video of Tim Paine having a narrow escape was posted by Cricket Australia on ir official Twitter handle.
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Australia nearing a series win
Shan Masood (68) and As Shafiq (57) helped to reduce deficit for Pakistan but Australian bowlers struck back and picked up wickets at regular intervals to put ir team in driver's seat. Meanwhile, Mohamm Rizwan (40*) is last hope left for visitors. At dinner break, Pakistan were 229/8. y still trail by 58 runs while hosts are just two wickets away from a series win.
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13:19 IST, December 2nd 2019