Pakistan has set Sri Lanka a target of 154 runs to win in the second semi-final of the Asia Cup Rising Star. In the match being played in Doha, the capital of Qatar, Pakistan Shaheens, batting first, scored 153 runs for the loss of 9 wickets in the stipulated 20 overs, wicketkeeper-batter Ghazi Ghauri played a brilliant innings of 39 runs not out off 36 balls.
The Lions kept the Pakistani batters on a tight leash for most of the innings, but Ghazi Ghori’s knock, along with some late fireworks, has pushed them to a respectable total. With a place in the grand finale at stake, the second half promises plenty of drama 👊… pic.twitter.com/Yosdbc1E7T
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Moaz Sadaqat scored 23, Saad Masood and Ahmed Daniyal scored 22, 22 runs.
Mohammad Naeem scored 16, Shahid Aziz and Mohammad Faiq returned to the pavilion after scoring 7, 7 runs, Yasir Khan and captain Irfan Khan Niazi were out after scoring 6, 6 runs.
From Sri Lanka, Pramod Madhushan gave away 4 runs and showed the way to the pavilion, while Travin Mathew took 3 wickets.
It should be noted that in the first semi-final of the Asia Cup Rising Star, Bangladesh has qualified for the final by defeating strong rivals India in the super over after an exciting match.