Highlights
Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan scored half centuries.
Pakistan gave Afghanistan a target of 269 runs.
New Delhi. Before the start of Asia Cup 2023, Pakistan team is showing its ability in ODI series against Afghanistan. In the opening match of this series, the Pakistani bowlers wreaked havoc on the Afghanistan batsmen. At the same time, in the second and third matches, the batsmen also started washing their hands in the flowing Ganga. Captain Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan have also made a comeback ahead of the mega tournament. The third ODI saw a great partnership between the two batsmen.
The duo of Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan have single-handedly led their team to victory many times. The biggest example of this is India’s loss in the T20 World Cup 2021, when the Indian bowlers did not have a break in either of the two batsmen. Meanwhile, Babar and Rizwan led their team to a 10-wicket win against India. After a few months of silence, the pair showed their old style against Afghanistan ahead of the Asia Cup. A century partnership has been seen between both the batsmen.
Babar and Rizwan scored half centuries
Pakistan team lead 2-0 in ODI series. In the third ODI, captain Babar Azam decided to bat first and scored a brilliant half-century as captain. Babar Azam played an innings of 60 runs from 86 balls with the help of 4 fours and 1 six while Rizwan also scored 67 runs from 79 balls with the help of 6 fours and 1 six. Half-centuries from both the batsmen helped Pakistan score 268 runs. Now both the batsmen are ready to challenge Team India on September 2.
Can beat Shami and Bumrah
Babar Azam has been in great form since the beginning of this year. He recently scored an explosive century in the Lankan Premier League. Babar can pose a challenge for the Indian team in the Asia Cup. But the break of both the batsmen will be there along with Jasprit Bumrah and experienced Mohammed Shami. Bumrah has become more lethal since his return from injury, while Shami has been testing opponents for the past several months. Surely this fight can have a third dose of thrill.
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Tags: Babar Azam, Muhammad Rizwan, Pakistan Cricket Team
First published: August 26, 2023, 20:54 IST