Once more, Pakistan has achieved a clean sweep against Afghanistan, propelling them back to the top position in the Men’s ODI Rankings, as confirmed by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Saturday.
Pakistan dominated the series with a 3-0 lead. The initial ODI saw them secure a commanding victory by 142 runs, thanks to an exceptional showcase of their bowling prowess.
A tense showdown unfolded in the following match, as the Men in Green managed to secure a triumph within the final over, holding onto just a single wicket.
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And ultimately, Pakistan emerged victorious in the third game by a margin of 59 runs following a robust latter part of the innings with the cricket bat.
In spite of a stumble in the midst of their batting, Pakistan concluded impressively on a sluggish pitch, amassing a total of 268 runs with Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam achieving fifty runs each.
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Conversely, Faheem Ashraf seized a pair of wickets early on, prior to the spinners making an impact at consistent intervals to maintain control over Afghanistan’s progress.
Mujeeb ur Rahman retaliated with a half-century off 26 balls, yet Pakistan ultimately had an excessive total on the scoreboard for Afghanistan to seize victory.
Afghanistan Series Clean Sweep
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Shadab accomplished three dismissals in his record as Pakistan concluded a clean sweep.