Tanveer’s Critique of Pakistan’s Batting Despite Victory

Former Pakistani fast bowler Tanveer Ahmed has expressed his dissatisfaction with the national cricket team’s batting display during their recent 31-run triumph over the UAE. The match, part of the ongoing tri-nation T20I series, took place at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Thursday.

Tanveer took to social media platform X to share his views, lauding spinner Abrar Ahmed for his pivotal role in securing the win, while also drawing attention to the team’s batting deficiencies.

He stated, “Pakistan’s victory in the UAE was due to Abrar Ahmed’s efforts; otherwise, the batting performance was evident for all to see.”

Fakhar Zaman’s impressive unbeaten 77, along with Abrar Ahmed’s remarkable bowling performance, which marked a career-best, propelled Pakistan to their third victory in the series, guaranteeing their place in the final.

Match Highlights

Pakistan batted first, achieving a total of 171-5 in their allotted 20 overs. Fakhar’s innings, played over 44 balls, included 10 fours and two sixes. Mohammad Nawaz also made a significant contribution with 37 runs from 27 balls, hitting three fours and two sixes.

Opening batsmen Sahibzada Farhan and Saim Ayub scored 16 and 11 runs, respectively, while Mohammad Haris was out for 14 runs, having faced 17 deliveries.

In their chase of 172, the UAE team concluded their innings at 140-7 in 20 overs, despite Alishan Sharafu’s resilient effort of 68 runs off 51 balls.

Captain Muhammad Waseem managed 19 runs from 19 balls, Dhruv Parashar remained not out with 18 runs off 15 balls, and Haider Ali added 12 runs from nine balls.

Abrar Ahmed stood out as the most effective bowler, achieving figures of 4/9 in his four overs, while Shaheen Afridi and Mohammad Nawaz each secured one wicket.

The tri-series final will feature Pakistan against Afghanistan at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Sunday.