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Pakistan 146 for 7 (Afridi 39*, Malinga 3-26) beat Sri Lanka (Mathews 50) by three wickets
Maturity is an adjective that, at best, can only be sporadically applied to Shahid Afridi, but it was the hallmark of his blitz against Sri Lanka, as he struck an unbeaten 39 from 20 to lift his side to a three-wicket win in Dubai. Arriving at the crease with 50 to get off 35, Afridi was discerning in his attack, even as wickets continued to fall at the other end.
The crowd may remember the big blows that carved a chunk from the required total, but Afridi's thoughtful singles were as vital to Pakistan's victory, as he lionised the strike while Pakistan's remaining batting talent dwindled.
He had been instrumental with his sharp, varied legspin as well, conceding only 20 from his five overs as Sri Lanka spluttered to 145 for 5. Though this score was only five less than captain Dinesh Chandimal had hoped for at the toss, it seemed insufficient on a decent batting surface, not given to extravagant turn.
Mohammad Hafeez' hope that dew would hamper the side bowling second also came to fruition, as Sri Lanka delivered occasional shockers that sealed their fate
If pakistan manage to win second t20 then they will get at top of t20 ranking of teams which will
be good for team before start of t20 world cup
Maturity is an adjective that, at best, can only be sporadically applied to Shahid Afridi, but it was the hallmark of his blitz against Sri Lanka, as he struck an unbeaten 39 from 20 to lift his side to a three-wicket win in Dubai. Arriving at the crease with 50 to get off 35, Afridi was discerning in his attack, even as wickets continued to fall at the other end.
The crowd may remember the big blows that carved a chunk from the required total, but Afridi's thoughtful singles were as vital to Pakistan's victory, as he lionised the strike while Pakistan's remaining batting talent dwindled.
He had been instrumental with his sharp, varied legspin as well, conceding only 20 from his five overs as Sri Lanka spluttered to 145 for 5. Though this score was only five less than captain Dinesh Chandimal had hoped for at the toss, it seemed insufficient on a decent batting surface, not given to extravagant turn.
Mohammad Hafeez' hope that dew would hamper the side bowling second also came to fruition, as Sri Lanka delivered occasional shockers that sealed their fate
If pakistan manage to win second t20 then they will get at top of t20 ranking of teams which will
be good for team before start of t20 world cup
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