Shawaiz Irfan scored another fifty and Rohail’s quick knock helped Pakistan Shaheens chase down 121 runs in 12.5 overs against PNG to qualify for the final of the Top End T20 series today in Australia.
In the end, the team’s right-handed batsman received equal assistance from captain Rohail Nazir as he smashed quick 33 runs to seal another victory in the series.
Shamyl Hussain, who was supposed to help the Shaheens chase down 121 runs, only managed to score one run. Shawaiz remained there for a longer period of time and earned his second fifty of this series.
Together with Azan Awais, he scored 54 runs. After Shawaiz was bowled by Sese Bau in the ninth over, Rohail took his place in the crease.
Rohail smashed the bowlers all around the park to score quick 33 winning runs. Azan remained not out on 26.
Earlier, Ali Asfand bagged four important wickets to help Shaheens restrict PNG to 120-8 in 20 overs.
After deciding to bat first, PNG’s top-order batting collapsed following their openers’ early departure. Hiri Hiri lost his wicket when PNG scored 27 runs.
Asadollah Vala (18) resisted a bit in the middle but no other batter supported him.
