Hundreds from Abdullah Shafique and Mohammed Rizwan helped Pakistan pull off the highest run chase in World Cup history after they defeated Sri Lanka by six wickets in their WC clash at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Tuesday.
Pakistan have never tasted defeat while defending a total of 275 or more in the ODI format. This was their 14th consecutive victory while defending a target of 275 runs or more. Put to bat first, Pakistan posted 286 on the board and Haris Rauf-led pace attack registered an 81-run victory.
Among the accused who were nabbed include Shahnawaz, who was on the most-wanted list of the National Investigation Agency (NIA), Arshad who is currently pursuing a doctorate from Delhi's Jamia Millia Islamia varsity and Rizwan.
Half-centuries from Rachin Ravindra, Williamson, Daryl Mitchell and Mark Chapman helped the Kiwis chase down a massive 346 runs against Pakistan. For Pakistan, Mohammed Rizwan had smashed a hundred while skipper Babar Azam and Saud Shakeel smashed fifties. Williamson made an impressive retur
Charith Asalanka sealed Sri Lanka's date with India in the Asia Cup 2023 final after clinching a two-wicket victory in a nerve-cracking chase against Pakistan on Thursday at the R Premadasa Stadium.
Pakistan skipper Babar Azam admitted that Sri Lanka played better cricket than them as they missed out on the Asia Cup final spot by the barest of margins.