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July 28, 2025

Azan Awais & Haider Ali Seal Series Win as Pakistan Shaheens Triumph 2-1 Over PCC Select XI

Azan Awais & Haider Ali Seal Series Win as Pakistan Shaheens Triumph 2-1 Over PCC Select XI
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Pakistan Shaheens confirmed their series success with a commanding five-wicket win over the PCC Select XI in the third one-day fixture at the County Ground, securing the three-match series 2-1.

Following their opener win by a single run and a defeat in the second match, the decider hinged on performance under pressure—and Pakistan delivered.

Match-Winners Step Up

  • Azan Awais (88 off 104 balls) anchored the chase with poise, sharing a critical 102-run opening stand alongside Shamyl Hussain, dominating the early exchange. Subsequently, Muhammad Suleman (44 off 40) added impetus to the innings before Yasir’s dismissal brought Haider Ali into the fray.
     
  • *Haider Ali (55 off 40 balls)** danced through the chase, supplementing the pressure with both finesse and power, ensuring the target of 261 was chased down with 37 balls to spare.
     

Leading the Attack

Ubaid Shah starred with the ball, delivering a stunning 4/41 from 9.4 overs to first restrict PCC to 260—all-out in 46.4 overs. His wickets included key scalps like Will Smeed and Ollie Sykes, dismantling the PCC top order.

Musa Khan added depth with 2/39, while Mir Hamza and Saud Shakeel chipped in with a wicket each.

Series Overview

  • Match 1: Pakistan Shaheens edged out PCC Select XI by a single run in a tense finish.
     
  • Match 2: PCC Select XI bounced back with a convincing seven-wicket win, leveling the series.
     
  • Match 3: Pakistan’s decisive win clinched the series.
     

Key Takeaways

  • Opening resilience: Azan’s composed fifty and consistent aggression at the top got Pakistan off to the ideal start.
     
  • Finishers’ temperament: Haider Ali’s cameo under pressure reflected maturity beyond his years.
     

Bowling control: Ubaid’s consistency and discipline owned the middle overs and tilted momentum towards Pakistan.


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