betvisa cricketTwitter reactions: Shadab Khan, Imam-ul-Haq shine as Pakistan pip Afghanistan in a nail-biting 2nd ODI to seal the series

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Shadab ℱKhan, Imam-ul-Haq propels Pakistan to a thrill🅰ing win
- Here is how Twitter reacted

In a thrilling encounter at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium, Pakistan managed to secure a narrow vicওtory by 1 wicket against Afghanistan in the 2nd ODI. With that the visitors also clinched the series 2-0, having ♛won the💫 opening fixture by 142 runs.

Batting first, Afghanistan posted a competitive total of 300/5 in their 50 overs. The highlight of their innings was Rahmanullah Gurbaz’s exceptional century. He smashed 151 runs off 🍰151 balls🥂, including 14 fours and 3 sixes.

Gurbaz was well-supported by Ibrahim Zadran, who contributed 80 runs off 101 balls, including 6 fours and 2 sixes. Mohammad Nabi added 29 runs, while Hashmatullah Shahidi and others chipped in to help Afghan𝓀istan set a chall♔enging target.

Pakistan’s bowling attack worked collectively to restrict Afghanistan’s batting onslaught. Shaheen Afridi and Usama Mir both claimed 2 wickets each, while Naseem Shah and Shadab Khan took 1 wicket apiece. Despite the Afghan batsmen’s efforts, Pakistan managed to keep the total under control.

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Shadab Khan, Imam-ul-Haq propels Pakistan to a thrilling win

Chasing a target of 301, Pakistan put up a spirited batting performance to reach 302/9 in 49.5 overs, securing a hard-fought victory. Imam ul Haq was the standout performer with a crucial 91 runs off 105 balls, including 4 fours. Captain Babar Azam contributed a well-crafted half-century, scori🍌ng 53 runs oﷺff 66 balls.

Shadab Khan‘s late surge added 48 runs off 35 balls, including 3 fours and 1 six, which proved vital in the final outcome. Afghanistan’s bowling attack fought valiantly but couldn’t prevent Pakistan’s determined chase. Fazalhaq Farooqi stood out with 3 wickets, while Nabi and Mujeeb both claimed 1 wi🐼cket each. In the end, Pakistan managed to scrape through with just 1 wicket remaining, clinching the victory in a nail-biting finish.

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Here is how Twitter reacted:

What a nail-biting match 😲
Paki♛stan hold their nerve in a final-over thrꦏiller to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the ODI series against Afghanistan 👏
📝 :
— ICC (@ICC)

Excellent win Pakistan👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻.
— Ian Raphael Bishop (@irbishi)

What a close game! Great knocks by and 👏🏼 Proud of the boys in Green for chasing this total down and tumhare to Sadqe Jaon Main 😉 what ꦯa finish boy 2-🏅0🏆 . Keep it up larko 🇵🇰💚
— Hassan Ali 🇵🇰 (@RealHa55an)

. does it again! 🤩
Pakistan ride on 's excellent knock and 's glorious 91 to gain an unassailable 2️⃣-0️⃣ lead 💪🇵🇰 |
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB)

Pakistan beat Afghanistan in a th✤rilling contest 🤯
— betvisa68.com (@CricketTimesHQ)

Pak🅘istan vs Afghanistan is the new blockbuster contest in this genera♒tion.
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns)

What a crazy match between Pakistan and Afghanist🎶an!
Pakistan emerges victorious with just 1 wickets and a ball to ♛spare. Afghanistan made a great comeback in this match, tough luck for🌼 them!
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra)

Pakistan winning ODI match by 1 wicket in final 𒆙over that involved a run-out backing up.
Also in 1987 WC, Pakistan won by 1 wicket in final over that involved a run-out backing up. Except that the run-out didn't happen and batter was let off with a warning.
— Kausthub Gudipati (@kaustats)