With one win secured Pakistan gears for second match against World XI
Pakistan has nailed a remarkable victory against World XI by 20 runs. Baber Azam remained the top scorer with 86 of just 52 balls. Photo: OINN
(Web desk) – Pakistan nailed a remarkable victory against World XI by 20 runs in the first match of the Independence Cup last night in the Gaddafi Stadium.
As the stadium echoed with national anthems, life returned to Gaddafi Stadium as charged crowds welcomed both the teams on the ground.
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Gaddafi erupts with the national anthem.
Pakistan scored a total of 197 for the loss of 5 wickets with a substantial contribution by Ahmad Shahzad who scored 39, Shoaib Malik 38, and Babar Azam who scored a smashing 86 runs. Baber remained the shining star of the night as he made 86 runs of just 52 balls and remained the top scorer. His astonishing batting attack led Pakistan to a powerful position.
Babar has played 9 matches in his career of T20s and has scored 339 runs, of which last night’s innings hold the highest score of his T20 career to date and has a notable strike rate of 123.72.
After watching the neck-to-neck competition between two great teams, the nation waits with bated breaths as Gaddafi gears up for the next battle between Pakistan and the World XI.
Here’s a look at last night’s match at Gaddafi.
World XI squad entering in ground on traditional rickshaws at Gaddafi Stadium for the first match of Independence Cup. Photo: OINN
Players of World XI squad stand straight for the National Anthem before the beginning of the first match of Independence Cup at Gaddafi Stadium. Photo: OINN
People wearing clothes and turbasns embezzled with Pakistan’s national flag cheer with joy during the first match of Independence Cup at Gaddafi Stadium. Photo: OINN
Players of Pakistan cricket team reacts after clean-bowling a batsman of the World XI team during the first match of Independence cup at Gaddafi Stadium. Photo: OINN
Pakistani bowler Hasan Ali helps World XI player Darren Sammy to get back on his feet after the player fell in an attempt to play a ball from Hassan Ali during the first match played between Pakistan and World XI squad at Gaddafi Stadium. Pakistan beat opponent in match by 20 runs. Photo: OINN
World XI squad player Tamim Iqbal scored 18 after Pakistani player Rumman Raees ended his stay. Photo: OINN
