Pakistan Shaheens shine against Sri Lanka 'A' in the first 50-over match at the Islamabad Club. Haider Ali scored a century, while Abdul Samad contributed 56 runs, bringing the team to an impressive 306 for seven in their allotted 50 overs. Sharoon Siraj then claimed three wickets for 21 runs, claiming three wickets for the team.     

By PakPassion Staff (25-11-2024)

Haider Ali faced 94 balls, striking eight fours and six sixes. He reached his half-century off 59 deliveries with two boundaries and three sixes, before accelerating to reach his century off 90 balls with seven fours and six sixes. He added 120 runs from 119 balls for the fourth wicket with Abdul Samad, rescuing Pakistan Shaheens from a shaky position at 94 for three after being put into bat.

The hosts scored 46 runs in the first PowerPlay and capitalized on the fourth-wicket stand to accelerate late in the innings. They added 85 runs in the final 10 overs, with Mohammad Haris hitting an unbeaten 36 off 25 balls and Muhammad Imran chipping in with a quickfire 15 off 10 balls.

In response, Sri Lanka 'A' struggled to build partnerships, slumping to 61 for four and later to 136 for seven before being bowled out. Sharoon shone with the ball, returning figures of 4.4-0-21-3, while Mohammad Imran Junior picked up two for 30. Sirajuddin, Muhammad Imran, Ubaid Shah, and Mehran Mumtaz each claimed one wicket to complete the comprehensive victory.