The Pakistan Shaheens have qualified for the semi-finals of the Men’s T20 Emerging Asia Cup after defeating UAE by a massive margin of 114 runs.
Batting first, Pakistan Shaheens set a decent total of 179 runs for four wickets down after the allotted 20 overs. Captain Mohammad Haris led the way with a blistering knock of 71 runs off 49 balls which included six 4’s and three 6’s. Haider Ali chipped in with quickfire a 17 ball 32.
In response, the United Arab Emirates could barely get going, getting bowled out cheaply for a measly 65 in 16.5 overs. Captain Rahul Chopra remained top scorer for his side with 20.
Shahnawaz Dahani served as the chief tormentor, bagging figures of 5 for 12 from his four overs, bowling 2 maidens in the process. Sufyan Muqeem picked up two wickets, with Ahmed Daniyal, Abbas Afridi and Arafat Minhas managing to pick up one a piece as well.
