Former Pakistan skipper Salman Butt hit out at Babar Azam‘s aspect after they suffered a 6-run defeat in opposition to their arch-rivals India and mentioned that it was a “tragic loss”. Naseem Shah was the one standout participant for the Males in Inexperienced as he picked up three wickets and gave 21 runs in his four-over spell within the first inning. Throughout the run chase, the Pakistan pacer performed an unbeaten 10-run knock from 4 balls and smashed few boundaries within the closing over of the second inning, nonetheless, all of it went in useless because the Males in Inexperienced suffered a 6-run loss in opposition to India on Sunday.
Talking on his official YouTube channel, Salman mentioned that Pakistan discovered one other approach to lose a recreation out of nowhere.
“One other tragic loss. If we discuss concerning the Pakistan Cricket Staff, then I’ve to say it was a tragic loss, sadly. Pakistan have as soon as once more discovered a approach out of nowhere lose a recreation. It was a easy recreation, they’d wickets in hand however we discovered a approach to create pleasure after which lose it,” Salman mentioned.
He additionally praised Rohit Sharma-led India for holding their nerves in the course of the high-voltage match. The previous cricketer added that the Males in Blue had been relaxed and didn’t panic.
Salman additionally identified that India may have reached the 150-run mark for the reason that pitch at Nassau County Worldwide Cricket Stadium was not that unhealthy.
“The Indian staff held their nerves, there was no panic in any respect and appeared relaxed. Indian batters misplaced their wickets and the Pakistan additionally bowled properly. India may have reached the 150-run mark for the reason that wicket in New York was not that unhealthy,” he added.
Recapping the match, Pakistan gained the toss and put India to bat first. Nevertheless, the Indian batters didn’t get issues going for them on this robust floor as star openers Virat Kohli (4) and Rohit Sharma (13) failed to attain massive. Rishabh Pant (42 in 31 balls, with six fours) gave the impression to be enjoying on a distinct pitch and had helpful partnerships with Axar Patel (20 in 18 balls, with two fours and a six) and Suryakumar Yadav (seven in eight balls, with a 4). Nevertheless, the decrease center order crumbled beneath the strain of scoring runs on such a troublesome pitch and India may make simply 119 in 19 overs.
Haris Rauf (3/21) and Naseem Shah (3/21) had been the highest bowlers for Pakistan. Mohammed Amir obtained two scalps whereas Shaheen Shah Afridi obtained one.
Within the run-chase, Pakistan took a extra measured strategy and Mohammed Rizwan (31 in 44 balls, with a 4 and 6) held one finish regular. Nevertheless, Bumrah (3/14) and Hardik Pandya (2/24) obtained essential wickets of skipper Babar Azam (13), Fakhar Zaman (13), Shadab Khan (4), Iftikhar Ahmed (5) as properly, which stored the strain intact on Pakistan. With 18 runs wanted in closing over, Naseem Shah (10*) tried to win it for Pakistan, nonetheless, Arshdeep Singh (1/31) made certain Pakistan fell quick by six runs.
Bumrah secured the ‘Participant of the Match’ for his match-winning spell.
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