Birmingham: In a thrilling match held in Birmingham, Pakistan Champions defeated England Champions by 79 runs, securing their fourth consecutive triumph in the World Champions League. England won the toss and opted to bowl first in the 10th match of the event.
Responding to England’s invitation, Pakistan set a target of 197 runs, losing 4 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. Sahib Maqsood scored an impressive 64, while Shoaib Malik contributed 51 runs. Additionally, Mohammad Hafeez scored 23 and Abdul Razzaq added 20 runs to the scoreboard. Steven Macer from England managed to dismiss 2 players.
In pursuit of Pakistan’s 197-run target, England’s team faltered at 117 runs in the 18th over. Peterson managed only 4 runs, while Mustard scored 30, Ian Bell and Ali Brown each contributed 11 runs. Despite their efforts, England’s 7 batters couldn’t reach double figures.
Saeed Ajmal from Pakistan took 3 wickets, supported by Abdul Razzaq who dismissed 2 players. Shoaib Malik, Aamer Yamin, and Sohail Khan each secured 1 wicket, contributing to Pakistan’s victory by a margin of 79 runs over England.
Shoaib Malik’s exceptional performance of half-century and one wicket earned him the Man of the Match award. Pakistan Champions remain undefeated in the World Champions League, marking their fourth consecutive victory. They are set to face South Africa Champions in the upcoming match, having previously defeated Australia, West Indies, and India.
Pakistan Clinches Fourth Consecutive Victory in World Champions League
