Pakistan Shaheens started their Top End T20 Series campaign in style, defeating Bangladesh ‘A’ by 79 runs at TIO Stadium, Darwin, on Thursday evening. The win came through a mix of explosive batting and smart spin bowling.
After winning the toss, the Shaheens opted to bat first and posted a massive 227 for 4 in their 20 overs. Khawaja Mohammad Nafay (61 off 31 balls, 8 fours, 2 sixes) and Yasir Khan (62 off 40 balls, 7 fours, 2 sixes) set the tone with a quick 118-run opening partnership in just over 11 overs. Abdul Samad added late fireworks, smashing an unbeaten 56 from 27 balls with 5 sixes and a four. Captain Muhammad Irfan Khan contributed 25 runs from 12 balls, taking the total well beyond 200.
Bangladesh ‘A’ started their chase with intent, racing to 92 for 1 inside 7 overs. But their momentum broke in the eighth over when left-arm spinner Maaz Sadaqat dismissed opener Jishan Alam (33 off 17 balls), ending an 86-run stand for the second wicket. From that point, Shaheens’ bowlers dominated the game. Faisal Akram took 3 wickets for 19 runs, Saad Masood grabbed 3 for 30, and Mohammad Wasim Jnr picked up 2 for 24, bowling out Bangladesh ‘A’ for 148 in 16.5 overs.
The Shaheens will play their next match against the Scorchers on Saturday, 16 August, at the same venue. The game will start at 4:00 PM local time.
Match Summary:
Pakistan Shaheens 227-4 (Yasir Khan 62, Khawaja Mohammad Nafay 61, Abdul Samad 56*, Muhammad Irfan Khan 25)
Bangladesh ‘A’ 148 all out (Mohammad Saif Hassan 57, Jishan Alam 33; Faisal Akram 3-19, Saad Masood 3-30, Mohammad Wasim Jnr 2-24)
Result: Pakistan Shaheens won by 79 runs
Player of the Match: Yasir Khan
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