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In a thrilling encounter at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium, Pakistan managed to secure a narrow vic♐tory by 1 wicket against Afghanistan in the 2nd ODI. Wit𓃲h t🍰hat the visitors also clinched the series 2-0, having won the opening fixture by 142 runs.
Batting first, Afghanistan posted a competitive total of 300/5 in their 50 overs. The highlight of their innings was Rahmanullah Gurbaz’s exceptional century.🎃 He smashed 151 runs off 151 balls, including 14 fours and 3 sixes.
Gurbaz was well-supported by Ibrahim Zadran, who contributed 80 runs off 101 balls, including 6 fours and 2 sixes. Mohammad Nabi added 29 runs, while Hashmatullah Shahidi and others ch🐼ipped in to help Afghanistan 🍃set a challenging target.
Pakistan’s bowling attack worked collectively to restrict Afghanistan’s batting onslaught. Shaheen Afridi and Usama Mir both claimed 2 wickets each, while Naseem Shah and Shadab Khan took 1 wicket apiece. Despite the Afghan batsmen’s efforts, Pakistan managed to keep the total under control.
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Shadab Khan, Imam-ul-Haq propels Pakistan to a thrilling win
Chasing a target of 301, Pakistan put up a spirited batting performance to reach 302/9 in 49.5 overs, securing a hard-fought victory. Imam ul Haq was the standout performer with a crucial 91 runs off 105 balls, including 4 fours. Captain Babar Azam contributed a well-crafted half-c💞entu🍌ry, scoring 53 runs off 66 balls.
Shadab Khan‘s late surge added 48 runs off 35 balls, including 3 fours and 1 six, which proved vital in the final outcome. Afghanistan’s bowling attack fought valiantly but couldn’t prevent Pakistan’s determined chase. Fazalhaq Farooqi stood out with 3 wickets, while Nabi and Mujeeb both claimed 1 wicket each. In the end, Pakistan managed to scrap𒉰e through with just 1 wicket remaining, clinching the victory in a nail-biting finish.
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Here is how Twitter reacted:
What a nail-biting match 😲
Pakistan hold their nerve🗹 in a final-over thriller to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the ODI series against Afghanistan🥃 👏
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— ICC (@ICC)
Excellent win Pakistan👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻.
— Ian Raphael Bishop (@irbishi)
What a close game! Great knocks by and 👏🏼 Proud of the b🌞oys in Green for chasing this total down and tumhare to Sadqe Jaon Main 😉 what a finish boy 2-0🏆 . Keep it up larko 🇵🇰💚
— Hassan Ali 🇵🇰 (@RealHa55an)
. does it again! 🤩
Pakistan ride on 's excellent knock and 's glorious 91 to gain an unassailable 2️⃣-0️⃣ lead 💪🇵🇰 |
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB)
Pakistan beat Afghanistan in a thrilling contest 🅰🤯
— betvisa69.com (@CricketTimesHQ)
Pakistan vs Afghanistan is the new blockbuster contest♋ in this geওneration.
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns)
What a crazy match betw♈een Pakistan and Afghanistan!
Pakistan emeꦛrges victorious with just 1 wicket⛄s and a ball to spare. Afghanistan made a great comeback in this match, tough luck for them!
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra)
Pakistan winning ODI match 🍌by 1 wicket in final over that involved a 🐻run-out backing up.
Also in 1987 WC, Pakistan won by 1 wicket in final over that involved a run-out backing up. Except that the run-out didn't happen and batter was let off with a warning.
— Kausthub Gudipati (@kaustats)
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'Naseem Shah really performs well for us with the bat in crunch situations' – Babar Azam ❤️❤️
— Farid Khan (@_FaridKhan)
