Pakistan Shaheens beat Nepal by one run of the Top End T20 Series
Pakistan Shaheens booked their place in the semifinals
The narrow win was their fourth in six games
Pakistan Shaheens booked their place in the semifinals of the Top End T20 Series after clinching a thrilling one-run victory over Nepal in Darwin on Friday. The narrow win was their fourth in six games, ensuring a top-four finish.
Batting first, the Shaheens posted 144/9 in 20 overs, with skipper Mohammad Irfan Khan anchoring the innings with 42 off 26 balls*. Abdul Samad (26) and Mohammad Wasim Jr. (23) made useful contributions, while Sompal Kami (3/30) led Nepal’s attack.
In reply, Nepal came within touching distance of the target, finishing on 143/7. Skipper Rohit Kumar (52) and Dipendra Singh Airee (41) kept their side in the chase, supported by Asif Sheikh’s 27. The game went down to the final delivery, where Faisal Akram held his nerve, effecting a stumping and a last-ball run-out to seal the win.
For Pakistan, Wasim Jr. and Faisal Akram claimed two wickets each, while wicketkeeper Ghazi Ghori starred with two stumpings and two run-out involvements, proving decisive in the nail-biting finish.
