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Pakistan win Twenty20 series

Fast-bowler Mohammad Aamer grabbed 3 wickets and led Pakistan to an 11-run win in the second Twenty20 match.

Faras Ghani July 06, 2010

Fast-bowler Mohammad Aamer grabbed three wickets after Shoaib Akhtar scandalised the Australians with his pace to carry Pakistan to an 11-run win in the second Twenty20 match at Edgbaston and seal the two-match series 2-0.

Chasing 163 to level the series following a 23-run loss on Monday, Australia were off to an aggressive start with captain Michael Clarke (30) promoting himself up the order in the absence of Shane Watson. A mounting asking-rate and accurate, block-hole death bowling by Pakistan, including Akhtar’s 90mph-plus short balls, allowed Pakistan to maintain their hold on the match as the Australians were bundled out for 151 in the final over.

Earlier, Shahzaib Hasan failed to score for the second match running as Afridi opted to bat again under grey skies. Salman Butt and Kamran Akmal, however, flayed the Australian attack to all parts of the ground and while Umar Akmal looked out of sorts, Pakistan managed 162 that proved to be enough to win the series.

Pakistan will now take on Leicestershire in a two-day warm-up match at Leicester starting tomorrow before travelling to Lord’s for the first Test that starts on July 13.

Published in The Express Tribune, July 7^th, 2010.

COMMENTS (7)

Tax Payer | 14 years ago | Reply Bravo!! Congrats to the team especially the Captain. Best of Luck

Babar Tasleem | 14 years ago | Reply well! no doubt a big win after a long time. still need to improve our batting

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Pakistan Cricket Blog | 14 years ago | Reply Well, great victory for Pakistan, no doubt. But I believe, they must improve their batting if they really want to beat Aussies in Test series.

Umar Hashmi | 14 years ago | Reply Well done Team Pakistan. You played well and deserved to WIN. I hope this streak will continue. Keep the momentum going. Sustain the players and their positions. Let go of Shoaib Akhter. All good things have to end one day. Keep your focus on performance and delivering your best. Winning and loosing is part of the game. No one will complain on a well fought defeat!

mumtaz ali tanwer | 14 years ago | Reply paksitan youngest side show again they can play well for pakistan. specialy mohaamad aamir is very fine finished . and umar akmal is tooo good for pakistan . after a long time pakistan win series against austrelia .

Shauaktbrohi | 14 years ago | Reply The fielding has always been creating hindrances towards exact win this needs more moderation....

talha | 14 years ago | Reply The bowlers work well and now its time to think about the batting combinations especially at the top orders. Its time that Shahid Afridi should come on a reliable position at number four to protect the score and support till the end. Shahzaib hassan has not played well, but he should be given at least 20 matches before dropping from the side just as PCB has give almost 300 matches for Shahid Afridi to prove himself. He is talented young batsman and needs support for his career.

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