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Pakistan’s cricket team garners praises after great chase win

Mohammad Rizwan and Abdullah Shafique inspired their side to chase 345 against Sri Lanka
Mohammad Rizwan and Abdullah Shafique in action
Mohammad Rizwan and Abdullah Shafique in action

After setting a record for chasing the highest target in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 national team has received all the praises from celebrities and fans.

On Tuesday, Mohammad Rizwan and Abdullah Shafique inspired their side to chase 345 against Sri Lanka in the World Cup match which was played at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad.

Shafique, who replaced the out-of-form Fakhar Zaman, is one of the sport’s hottest prospects after he made 201 in a Test match against Sri Lanka in July.

He got out at 113 off Matheesha Pathirana’s delivery while Rizwan scored 131 on 121 balls.

However, the Pakistani teams after securing victory, won the hearts of cricket lovers, Legendary actor Humayun Saeed termed success as “proud of Pakistan”.

Asim Azhar expressed his feelings at the winning moment on his Instagram story by giving all praise to the cricket team.

Farhan Saeed while showing gratitude for the Indian crowd described the player of the match Mohammad Rizwan a master class cricket.

However, skipper Babar Azam motivated his boys and said: “Tap on the back of my boys for never saying never.”

However, the most interesting match of the World Cup will take place on October 14, when Pakistan and Indian players will land on the same field as before the sentimental Indian crowd.

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