Rizwan had set a new record for most T20 runs in a calendar year in reaching 15 before under-edging Tahir behind, while there was a sense Pakistan, who chose to bat first, were in slight trouble on 60 for two at halfway. Receive today's headlines directly to your inbox every morning and evening, with our free daily newsletter.Įnter email address This field is required Sign Up That match lasted just 24.1 overs but they fared better here with Richie Berrington finishing unbeaten on 54 from 36 balls, while earlier Hamza Tahir took one for 24 on his tournament bow, including the wicket of Mohammad Rizwan.ĭaily Headlines & Evening Telegraph Newsletter Scotland, who upset the odds in reaching this stage, bow out after a fifth successive defeat and while they were rarely in the hunt, they did at least get to three figures after being blown away by India for 85 on Friday. It was a peculiar innings by Scotland, who showed little inclination to chase down their target, although Pakistan applied pressure and Shadab Khan was particularly impressive, with the leg-spinner taking two for 14 in four overs.Īustralia, runners up in group one behind England, lie in wait on Thursday in Dubai in the last four for Pakistan, group two winners ahead of New Zealand and the only side with a 100 per cent winning record in the tournament.
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Shoaib Malik set a new Pakistan record for the fastest T20 half-century off just 18 balls, equalling the tournament record set by India’s KL Rahul against the same opponents on Friday, smashing six sixes and three in the last over.Īn unbeaten 54 from Malik plus Babar’s 66 from 47 balls, his fourth 50-plus score in five innings, helped Pakistan add 114 runs in the last eight overs to propel their side to 189 for four, with Scotland restricted to 117 for six.
Pakistan sealed a T20 World Cup semi-final contest against Australia as Babar Azam’s side made sure of top spot in their Super 12s group with an emphatic 72-run victory over Scotland at Sharjah.
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