Pakistan’s T20 In Canberra: A Look At The Positives That The Visitors Can Take From An Otherwise Dismal Performance

As expected, Pakistan’s T20 in Canberra ended in a manner where Australia was able to win the game in a convincing fashion. So, here is a look at that the positives that the visitors can still take from an otherwise dismal performance.

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Babar Azam Stars Yet Again

Babar Azam scored a yet another half century in the format. Pakistan should then be happy that the pressure of captaincy isn’t effect the opening batsman’s performance as a team player as of now. Hence, let’s just hope that Babar is able to maintain his form and fitness at least till the ICC World T20 next year.

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Iftikhar Ahmed Announces His Arrival

Iftikhar Ahmed announced his arrival at the international level with a brilliant half century. The middle order batsman showed his class as he hit the Australian bowlers in all parts of the ground. The result then might have been different if the stylish batsman was allowed to bat ahead of Mohd. Rizwan and Asif Ali in the batting order.

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Shadab Khan’s Excellent Spell

Shadab Khan has certainly shown signs of return to form during the ongoing tour to Australia. The leg-spinner couldn’t pick any wickets during the game however, he showed brilliant control to give away only 25 runs during his four overs.

The Bigger Picture!

Pakistan’s T20 in Canberra and the over-all the tour of Australia so far provides a pretty gloomy picture. Nevertheless, in the long run the green shirts can really benefit if a few more youngsters like Iftikhar Ahmed can somehow perform big. It is now understood that Pakistan needs new cricketers before the ICC T20 next year to replace the out-of-form seniorss like Mohd. Amir, Wahab Riaz, Mohd. Irfan, Fakhar Zaman and Asif Ali!