The 41st Match of the 2021 T20 World Cup was a Pakistan vs Scotland encounter played on Sunday, 07 November 2021 at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, United Arab Emirates.
This encounter is from Group 2 of the Super 12 round at the ongoing 2021 T20 World Cup.
Line-Up for Pakistan vs Scotland – T20 World Cup
Dead rubber? Not for Pakistan – they need a win to avoid England in the semi-finals, but can Scotland cause an upset? https://t.co/D78qy353QI | #PAKvSCO | #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/9Sqvz5ELf0
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Pakistan won the toss & chose to bat.
Pakistan win by 72 Runs against Scotland
1st Innings – Pakistan puts 189 Runs on the board
Just after the powerplay ended, Pakistan lost two wickets of Mohammad Rizwan and Fakhar Zaman and they were 59/2 (9.4 overs).
Then a 53 run partnership was made between Captain Babar Azam and Mohammad Hafeez. But Hafeez departed after scoring a fine knock of 31 Runs (off 19 balls). Pakistan was at 112/3 in 14.6 overs.
However, Babar Azam was dismissed after playing a fine inning of 66 (off 47 balls). Pakistan was 142/4 in 17.3 overs. Meanwhile, in the end, Shoaib Malik’s quick knock of 54* (off just 18 balls) made sure Pakistan finished their innings at 189/4 (20 overs).
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2nd Innings – Scotland’s Target is 190 Runs
Scotland lost their 1st wicket in the last over of the powerplay, as Captain Kyle Coetzer was bowled out by Hasan Ali. Scotland was 23/1 in 5.3 overs.
However, three wickets fall of Matthew Cross, George Munsey and Dylan Budge. With that, Scotland was at 41/4 (10.3 overs). But, then Shaheen Afridi strikes as he bowled out Michael Leask. Scotland was 87/5 in 15.4 overs.
In the end, another wicket falls. Meanwhile, Richie Berrington’s 54* (off 37 balls) went in vain. Scotland finished their innings at 117/6 (20 overs).
As a result, Pakistan won the match by 72 Runs. Hence, the Player of the Match was awarded to Shoaib Malik for his – 54* (off 18 balls).
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