Lahore, Sept 13 (TNS): Thisara Perera hit the huge six on second last delivery for World XI to level the series 1-1.
World XI chased 175-run target in 19.5 overs in the second Twenty20 international (T20I) of the Independence Cup series at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on Wednesday.
Faf du Plessis was the last man out, off Nawaz’s bowling right after he hit a six. He scored 20 runs off 14 balls with two sixes under his belt.
Wicket-keeper Tim Paine was bowled by Imad Wasim for 10, bringing skipper Faf du Plessis on the pitch.
Shoaib Malik took a brilliant catch to send Tamim back to the pavilion off Sohail Khan’s bowling. He scored 23 runs in 19 balls with the help of two fours and a six.
The World XI today seek to keep the series alive with a comeback following their defeat last night to the green shirts.
The star-studded international team restricted Pakistan to a target of 174 runs for the loss of six wickets in the first innings, which was bolstered by two solid partnerships featuring Ahmed Shehzad paired up with Fakhar Zaman and then Babar Azam.
Babar, who was awarded man of the match in yesterday’s game, today racked up 45-runs, becoming the highest scorer in the first innings.
Babar and Shehzad held the innings steady in the middle, racking up 59 runs between the two of them before Shehzad fell for 43.
Babar Azam was caught at 45 off Samuel Badree as his stand with Shoaib looked to threaten the World XI.
Shoaib Malik, the last man out in the innings, today became Pakistan’s top T20I run-scorer with 1,702 runs in the format.
