📅 Published on: July 29, 2025
✍️ by: Writozy
The Pakistan Shaheens wrapped up their tour with a 2-1 series victory over the PCC Select XI after chasing down a competitive target of 261 runs with five wickets in hand at the 1st Central County Ground on Sunday.
Half-centuries from Azan Awais and Haider Ali anchored Pakistan’s successful run chase in the final one-day international of the series.🏏 Azan and Haider Lead the Charge in Chase
Chasing 261, the Shaheens began aggressively with a 102-run opening stand between Azan Awais and Shamyl Hussain, putting the opposition bowlers under pressure from the outset.
- Azan Awais played a calm and mature innings, bringing up a solid 88 off 104 balls, laced with 12 fours and a six.
- Shamyl Hussain contributed 40 from 55 deliveries before being dismissed by Calvin Harrison in the 20th over.
After the first breakthrough, Muhammad Suleman entertained with an explosive cameo, smashing 44 runs off just 40 balls, which included four boundaries and three maximums.
🔁 Middle-Order Stumble But Recovery Ensues
Pakistan faced minor hiccups in the middle:
- Saud Shakeel, the captain, fell cheaply for 1.
- Azan missed out on a well-deserved century, departing at 204-4.
- Mubasir Khan was the fifth and final casualty, scoring 11 off 12.
However, Haider Ali remained unfazed. His unbeaten 55 off 40 deliveries, decorated with five fours and three sixes, sealed the deal as Pakistan chased the total in 46.4 overs. Rohail Nazir provided stable support, remaining not out on 6.
🧤 PCC XI’s Batting: Bright Spots Amid Collapses
After choosing to bat, PCC XI suffered an early blow when Will Smeed was dismissed for 8 by Ubaid Shah. The top order stumbled further, slipping to 53-3 in 10 overs.
- A critical 86-run stand between Tom Lawes (49) and Ollie Sykes (64) helped stabilize the innings.
- Middle and lower-order contributions from Thomas Rew (44) and Calvin Harrison (34) pushed the total to 260 all out in 46.4 overs.
🎯 Pakistan’s Bowling Performance
| Bowler | Wickets | Overs |
|---|---|---|
| Ubaid Shah | 4/41 | 9.4 |
| Musa Khan | 2 wickets | – |
| Mir Hamza | 1 wicket | – |
| Saud Shakeel | 1 wicket | – |
Ubaid Shah was the pick of the bowlers, troubling the opposition early and wrapping up the tail. Musa Khan chipped in with two, while Hamza and Shakeel took one apiece.
🏆 Series Takeaway
With this five-wicket win, the Pakistan Shaheens sealed the series 2-1, showcasing depth in batting, discipline in bowling, and teamwork under pressure. The performance of Azan Awais, Haider Ali, and Ubaid Shah stood out and will boost their chances for future senior national call-ups.
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