The green shirts just completed their first tour match in Australia. Hence, here is a look at what happened during Pakistan’s T20 Against Cricket Australia XI.
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So, Who Featured During Pakistan’s T20 Against Cricket Australia XI?
Pakistan’s playing eleven included Babar Azam (captain), Fakhar Zaman, Haris Sohail, Mohd. Rizwan (wicket-keeper), Asif Ali, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Shadab Khan, Wahab Riaz, Mohd. Amir and Mohd. Irfan. Khushdil Shah was the twelfth man during the game.
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Shadab Khan Starred With The Ball, Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam And Haris Sohail With The Bat
Shadab Khan bowled brilliantly to pick 3 wickets for 30 runs. He was also named as the player of the match for his outstanding performance.
Fakhar Zaman (43 of 39 balls) and Haris Sohail (32 of 22 balls) on the other hand impressed with the bat. Skipper Babar Azam (34 of 29 balls) also batted with good effect. Haris Sohail particularly, impressed with his big hitting as he hit three sixes during the game.
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Impressive Comeback by Mohd. Irfan
Mohd. Irfan also impressed during the comeback game as he only gave away 19 runs in his four overs. Moreover, he also removed Cricket Australia XI’s opening batsman RJ Gibson.
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Asif Ali Disappoints Again!
While all Pakistani cricketers who featured in the game delivered satisfactory performances; Asif Ali disappointed again. The 28 year old was dismissed for naught during Pakistan’s T20 Against Cricket Australia XI and he was able to survive for two deliveries only.