Babar Azam, bowlers help Pakistan edge out World XI in Lahore

Riding on Babar Azam’s 86 and brilliant spells from Sohail Khan and Shadab Khan, Pakistan beat World XI by 20 runs to go 1-0 up in the three-match series. (Twitter )

Updated on: Sep 12, 2017 11:34 PM IST

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Riding on Babar Azam’s 86 and brilliant spells from Sohail Khan and Shadab Khan, Pakistan beat World XI by 20 runs to go 1-0 up in the three-match series. (Twitter )

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The match marked the return of international cricket to Pakistan and fans turned out in huge numbers. (Twitter )

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The World XI had a heroes’ welcome to the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. (Twitter )

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World XI skipper Faf du Plessis won the toss and opted to bowl. Morne Morkel proved du Plessis’s decision right as he removed Fakhar Zaman in the very first over. (Twitter )

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Babar Azam (in pic) and Ahmed Shehzad then combined well to string together a solid partnership of 122 runs for the second wicket. (BCCI )

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Shehzad, who played second fiddle to Azam, scored 39 off just 34 balls. (Twitter )

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Pakistan fans were indeed having the time of their lives at the Gaddafi Stadium. (Twitter )

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The last three overs proved quite expensive for the World XI as Pakistan plundered 48 runs, with the last six deliveries yielding 21 runs. Pakistan’s final total was 197/5. (Twitter )

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In reply, Tamim Iqbal ( in pic) and Hashim Amla gave World XI a good start before both fell in quick succession. (Twitter )

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The visitors kept losing wickets at regular intervals which took the momentum away from them. (Twitter )

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Pacers Sohail Khan, Rumman Raees and leg-spinner Shadab Khan scalped two wickets each to help their team win with ease and take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. (Twitter )

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It was indeed a day to remember for Pakistan fans. (Twitter )