Pakistan Shaheens back on winning track in Top End T20 Series

DARWIN: Sahibzada Farhan’s anchoring 45-run knock after a solid bowling performance, led Pakistan Shaheens to thump Tasmania in the ongoing Top End T20 Series.

Batting first, Tasmania’s batting unit unfolded on a meagre total of 124, courtesy of a splendid display with the ball by Imran Khan Junior.

Imran led Pakistan Shaheens’ bowling charge with three wickets, followed by Jahandad Khan and Abbas Afridi, who picked two wickets each.

In response, Pakistan Shaheens comfortably chased down the target for the loss of five wickets and 30 balls to spare.

Leading the way was Sahibzada Farhan, who batted sensibly in the run-chase and remained the top-scorer for his side with a 45-run knock.

He was supported by Omair Bin Yousuf, who scored 32.

Pakistan Shaheens next face Big Bash League (BBL) franchise Melbourne Renegades in their next fixture of the Top End T20 Series on August 15.

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For the unversed, the Shaheens had a dream start to the series as they outclassed Perth Scorchers by 17 runs.

The Shaheens posted a competitive total of 188-7 in the allotted 20 overs courtesy of a 35-ball 57 from Usman Khan.

Usman, batting at four, walked into bat at the end of the powerplay and struck four boundaries and three sixes in this outing keeping the Shaheens innings intact.

In pursuit of the 189-run target, Perth Scorchers fell short by 17 runs despite a quickfire half-century by Corey Wasley.

Wasley scored 54 off 27 deliveries and was involved in a threatening 58-run fourth-wicket stand with Joel Curtis, which was eventually broken by legspinner Arif Yaqoob in the 11th over.

In the second fixture of the Top End T20 Series, Pakistan Shaheens succumbed to a 47-run thrashing by Melbourne Stars.

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