Pakistan Shaheens Opt to Bowl Against PCC Select XI in Series Decider

HOVE: Pakistan Shaheens decided to field first after winning the toss against Professional County Club (PCC) Select XI in the crucial third and final one-day match of the series on Sunday, held at the 1st Central County Ground.

Playing XIs: Changes Made by Both Sides

Pakistan Shaheens implemented five changes to their previously used lineup for this match, while the PCC Select XI featured four new players.

PCC Select XI:
  • Luc Benkenstein (C), Will Smeed, Tom Lawes, Hamza Shaikh, Ollie Sykes, Rocky Flintoff, Thomas Rew (WK), Dan Douthwaite, Calvin Harrison, Scott Currie, Mitchell Stanley
Pakistan Shaheens:
  • Shamyl Hussain, Azan Awais, Muhammad Suleman, Saud Shakeel (C), Haider Ali, Mubbasir Khan, Rohail Nazir (WK), Mehran Mumtaz, Ubaid Shah, Musa Khan, Mir Hamza
Series Head-to-Head Overview

The two sides have faced each other twice in the current series.

  • In the initial game, Pakistan Shaheens triumphed over the PCC Select XI, with significant contributions from Haider Ali and captain Saud Shakeel, both scoring half-centuries. Maaz Sadaqat also made an impact by taking three wickets.
  • However, the PCC Select XI retaliated strongly in the second match, securing a seven-wicket victory against the Shaheens, thereby leveling the series at 1-1.

During the second match, the PCC Select XI successfully chased down a target of 153 in just 26 overs. Hamza Shaikh played a pivotal role with an unbeaten 54 off 63 balls, and Captain Luc Benkenstein added a steady 23 off 32 deliveries.

Form Outlook: Series on the Line

Both teams are aiming for victory in this match to secure the three-match one-day series. Following this, they will proceed to compete in two three-day matches.