Afridi rejoices victory after hitting a mighty six [Photo]
Pakistan winning the toss, chose to field. The Islanders gave a target of 146 runs for Pakistan to chase. Except for Mathews' 50, none of the Lankan batsmen score handsomely and were 145 for 5 in 20 overs. Pakistan's Ajmal and Tanvir took two wickets each while Afridi took one.
Coming to bat, the Pakistani batsmen opened the score quite confidently except for Shehzad who was gone when the score was just 12. But thereafter Sharjeel and Hafeez added 34 and 32 respectively. However by a score of 117, six wickets had fallen.
Bilawal Bhatti and Afridi took the challenge to win the match, but Bhatti was gone for 10. In the last over, Pakistan needed 6 runs from six balls. But a mighty six on the first ball of the over won the match for Pakistan. Pakistan won by 3 wickets (with 5 balls remaining).
Malinga was the most successful bowler who sent home three Pakistani batsmen.
Shahid Khan Afridi was declared plaer od the match for his one wicket and very valuable 39 runs.
Pakistan lead the 2-match series 1-0. The second T20I will be played on again at Dubai on 13th December.
Malinga was the most successful bowler who sent home three Pakistani batsmen.
Shahid Khan Afridi was declared plaer od the match for his one wicket and very valuable 39 runs.
Pakistan lead the 2-match series 1-0. The second T20I will be played on again at Dubai on 13th December.
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