WATCH: Imam-ul-Haq carried off the field on buggy ambulance after nasty blow to jaw despite helmet protection

Pakistan’s star opener Imam-ul-Haq suffered an unfortunate injury during the third ODI against New Zealand on Saturday, April 5. The match is still underway in Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui, where the Men in Green are chasing a target of 265 runs with Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan in the middle.

The incident happened in the third over of the second innings. Imam played a shot towards outside off for a single against the Kiwi pacer William O’Rourke. The fielder threw the ball at the bowler’s end, but it got hit on Imam’s face and stuck in his helmet. He immediately removed his helmet, removed the ball and held his jaw in pain. A buggy ambulance arrived on the field to carry Imam off the field as he was retired hurt. Babar came in as the next batter.

Watch the video here:

𝗠𝗢𝗦𝗧 𝗨𝗻𝘂𝘀𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝗷𝘂𝗿𝘆 𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗥:
Throw from the Fielder got stuck in the Helmet of Imam, injuring his jaw. Prayers for him.#Imamulhaq#PAKvNZpic.twitter.com/60UhxClj9M

— Pakistan Cricket Team USA FC (@DoctorofCricket) April 5, 2025

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