What cricket lovers, on the third day of second of the three-Test match series, witnessed was arguably one of the best performances in the history of cricket when spin gun Yasir Shah disrupted the New Zealand batting line up for a flabbergasting 41-8.
Cricket enthusiasts took it to Twitter to express their joy over what is the third-best performance by any Pakistani bowler.
Veteran Indian commentator and journalist, Harsha Bhogle was all praises for Yasir Shah.
Seems like a sensational spell from Yasir Shah. Sends New Zealand from 50-0 to 90-9!
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) November 26, 2018
Cricketing website ESPNCricinfo also applauded Yasir’s performance.
Yasir Shah’s best-ever Test bowling performance has spun New Zealand out for 90
Kane Williamson… 28* ? https://t.co/vPnrpr3H7G #PAKvNZ pic.twitter.com/z4RHeXWMMs
— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) November 26, 2018
Acting sensation Fahad Mustafa was also impressed by his performance.
Career best bowling figures for Yasir Shah… what a day for him
8 wickets in no time ????#YasirShah #PAKvNZ— Fahad Mustafa (@fahadmustafa26) November 26, 2018
ICC also lauded Shah for his performance.
Yasir Shah, take a bow!
He’s taken figures of 8/41, the third best by a Pakistani bowler in Test cricket, to help his team bowl New Zealand out for 90.#PAKvNZ LIVE ⬇https://t.co/sHrmQnbNyn pic.twitter.com/DMhWVP9clo
— ICC (@ICC) November 26, 2018
Cricket statistician Mazher Arshad was dazzled by Yasir’s magical spell.
Yasir Shah 8-41!! Third best bowling figures in Pakistan’s Test history. NZ all out on 90 losing ten wickets for just 40 runs. #PakvNZ
— Mazher Arshad (@MazherArshad) November 26, 2018
Senior journalist Mansoor Ali Khan also expressed his delight.
New Zealand – 50/0 to 90 all out – Yasir Shah (@Shah64Y) will have some roasted kiwis tonight !! pic.twitter.com/isb3siqjHi
— Mansoor Ali Khan (@_Mansoor_Ali) November 26, 2018
Former Indian batting legend VVS Laxman also congratulated the Pakistani bowler.
Some very interesting Test Cricket going on. SL’s last wicket fighting it out now needing 43 more after the last wicket has put on 58.
And NZ losing 10 wickets in 14 overs courtesy an outstanding spell from Yasir Shah— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) November 26, 2018
Sports journalist Zainab Abbas also praised the bowler.
8 wickets for 41 runs,take a bow @Shah64Y!! #PakvNZ
— zainab abbas (@ZAbbasOfficial) November 26, 2018
Former Pakistani cricketer Bazid Khan also complimented Yasir.
Moving day? Turning day? No it’s Yasir Shah’s day! Simply sensational #PAKvNZ
— Bazid Khan (@bazidkhan81) November 26, 2018