Hasan, Saim Propel Pakistan To Commanding Total

Sharjah: Pakistan had already performed a dramatic batting performance in which they had broken 207/7 in 20 overs against the United Arab Emirates in the second match of the currently running tri-series at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Saturday.

Pakistan had won the toss and proceeded to bat first, and their batting performance was theatrical, with wickets falling early but intense alliances building that horrified the UAE bowling troops. The thrilling action kept fans glued to the screen, and every moment of the contest can be watched live on tapmad.

Over-by-Over Highlights

• 1st Over (9/1): Sahibzada Farhan was bowled for 8 (5) by Junaid Siddique.
   
• 3rd Over (38/1): Saim Ayub and Fakhar Zaman built momentum with boundaries.
   
• 4th Over (40/2): Fakhar Zaman was bowled for 6 (7).
   
• 7th Over (63/2): Saim reached his half-century (53 off 25) with sixes and fours.
   
• 8th Over (75/3): Skipper Salman Ali Agha fell for 5 (9).
   
• 11th Over (102/3): Pakistan crossed 100 runs; Saim was caught behind for 69 (38).
   
• 15th Over (143/4): Hasan Nawaz exploded with back-to-back sixes.
   
• 16th Over (163/6): Haris was dismissed for 1 (2); Hasan Nawaz brought up his fifty off 24 balls.
   
• 17th Over (176/6): Hasan Nawaz fell after a fiery 56 (26), hitting six sixes.
   
• 18th Over (188/7): Mohammad Nawaz took charge, scoring 25 (15) before being caught.
   
• 20th Over (207/7): Pakistan ended with a commanding 207/7.

The innings of Pakistan were carried by Saim Ayub, whose 69 off 38 balls, and a mouth-opening 56 off 26 balls of Hasan Nawaz. Their fearless hitting was rewarded with ten sixes and nine boundaries between them that gave Pakistan a solid platform.

Bowlers of the UAE attempted to counterattack, and Saghir Khan and Junaid Siddique got in early on, and Haider Ali took out key middle-order wickets. Nevertheless, the mode used by Pakistan in the attack made sure that they reached the 200-run mark and left the UAE with a massive target to pursue.

Through this performance, Pakistan has had a definite hold on the tri-series clash and is poised to succeed with its overwhelming victory.