Rizwan, Babar steady Pakistan

June 11, 2024 22:40

Pak 59-1 (10 ovs) vs Canada 106-7 | Scorecard

Bin Zafar continues as Pakistan continue to bat watchfully. Three singles from the first five balls before Rizwan sweeps the left-arm spinner fine on the leg side for a four.

In the next over, Babar shows intent as he uses his feet to loft spinner Siddiqui straight down the ground for a six to take Pakistan past 50, in the 10th over.

Babar takes a single on the off-side and Rizwan pushes the fourth ball through the covers for two runs.

Singles off the last two balls as 11 runs come from the over.

At the halfway mark, Pakistan are in control n 59/1 in 10 overs, with Rizwan on 28 and Babar on 17.

They need another 48 runs from the remaining 10 overs for victory.

Pakistan have shown in the last few overs that they are looking to take a few risks and finish off the run chase quickly to improve their net run rate.

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