T20 World Cup: Mohammad Rizwan performs a shot towards Namibia.© AFP
Pakistan turned the primary staff to qualify for the T20 World Cup semifinals on Tuesday after defeating Namibia by 45 runs. The Babar Azam-led facet have been in dominant type within the event, registering 4 wins from 4 matches together with victories towards India and New Zealand. One of the strengths of this Pakistan outfit is their batting order which has impressed cricket followers and pundits world wide. Against Namibia, the staff posted 189 for 2 in 20 overs which additionally included 24 runs from the ultimate over. Ahead of the 20th over, Pakistan had been 165 for 2 with opener Mohammad Rizwan nonetheless unbeaten after registering a half-century. Facing JJ Smit, Rizwan smashed 5 boundaries which included 4 fours and a most.
On the primary supply, the 29-year-old smashed the ball previous mid-off for a 4. He adopted it with a six over deep backward sq. on the subsequent supply, dealing with a full toss. The subsequent three balls additionally went to the boundary for 3 fours after which on the ultimate supply, he took two runs, serving to Pakistan set a robust 190-run goal.
The opener ended his innings with an unbeaten knock of 79 runs off 50 deliveries which additionally consisted of eight fours and 4 maximums.
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Here is the video of his explosive batting within the 20th over of Pakistan’s innings:
Chasing a goal of 190 runs, Namibia might solely attain 144 for 5 in 20 overs. Imad Wasim was in good bowling type for Pakistan, taking a wicket in three overs and conceding simply 13 runs.
Pakistan are at the moment on prime of Group 2 with eight factors from 4 fixtures. Having already certified for the semifinals, they are going to tackle Scotland of their final Super 12 fixture on Sunday.
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