Pakistan’s top-order batsmen hit nine boundaries as they make it happen in Dubai match
Pakistan tallied their highest powerplay total against India in T20I cricket, totaling 55 runs, in their Asia Cup match at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
Sahibzada Farhan was the leading scorer with 29 runs, Fakhar Zaman contributing 15 and Saim Ayub scoring 9.
The batters as a group hit nine fours, ending on a strike rate of 143.24. Their aggressive style kept a run rate of 9.16, constructed via six singles, four doubles, and a quick three-run action.
Asia Cup: Pakistan record their highest powerplay score versus India in T20I
The earlier record of Pakistan’s highest powerplay score against India in a T20I was 54, recorded in Ahmedabad in 2012. In comparison, India’s highest powerplay score in the series so far had come in Dubai in 2022, when they scored 62 off the first six overs.
It was a welcome beginning to the high-octane encounter as Pakistan had lost the last group stage match.
After the lively beginning, supporters loved the side on social media.
“Attacking powerplay,” posted a fan.
“Pakistan laid a solid foundation,” another commented.
The third contributed: “A brisk start in the Powerplay.”
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