In the important match of Group B of the ACC Men’s T20 Emerging Teams Asia Cup, Pakistan Shaheens showed a brilliant game and defeated Oman by 74 runs.
In the match played at Oman Cricket Academy Ground, Pakistan Shaheens won the toss and batted first and scored 185 runs for the loss of 5 wickets in the stipulated 20 overs, Qasim Akram (48 runs), Rohail Nazir (41 runs not out) and Arafat Minhas. (31 runs not out) batted prominently.
The Omani team looked helpless in front of the Pakistani bowlers and could score only 111 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in 20 overs. On behalf of Oman, Wasim Ali scored 28 runs and captain Jitender Singh scored 24 runs, but the team was unable to win. Failed.
Among the Pakistani bowlers, Zaman Khan took 2 wickets while Shahnawaz Dhani, Sufian Moqim, Qasim Akram, Arafat Minhas and Mohammad Imran took one wicket each.
It should be noted that Pakistan Shaheens will play their last group match against United Arab Emirates on October 23.
