Shadab Khan’s all round Show helps Pakistan to beat Undefeated South Africa in rain affected game at Sydney in T20 World Cup 2022.
Pakistan ended unbeaten run of South Africa in T20 World Cup 2022 and kept their hopes alives for Qualification into Semi Finals.
Losing Skipper, Temba Bavuma said:
Quite disappointing the way we ended our bowling session. Getting them 5 down quickly and allowing them to get to a formidable score. Lots of questions we need to ask. Credit to them. We knew that weather was going to be a bit of an issue. I’m no bowler but the bowlers do practice for these conditions. Wicket was sliding on, slower balls weren’t gripping. We probably could’ve used the bigger side a bit more. Next game is obviously a big one for us against Netherlands in Adelaide. Have to put this one behind quickly, take whatever learnings we can.
Winning Skipper, Babar Azam said:
Very happy the way team performed. We are not upto the mark – me and Rizwan. But the way Haris played – different player – set the momentum. And the way Shadab finished the innings – outstanding. To be honest, everyone is my best player. Everyone is my match-winner. First two losses cost us. But the way we have played last two matches. As you know cricket is funny game. You never know.
Player of the Match, Shadab Khan said:
I have done this in PSL, but this is a World Cup, so it’s my best innings. The pitch was a bit slower compared to Perth. I tried to bowl at the stumps, and it paid off. I like to bat up the order, but it depends on the situation and what the team requires, so I am ready to bat anywhere.
