Pakistan set Australia 177 to win in T20 World Cup semis
Published: 09:36 pm Nov 11, 2021
DUBAI, NOVEMBER 11
Mohammad Rizwan and Fakhar Zaman smashed breezy half-centuries to help Pakistan post 176-4 against Australia in the second semi-final of the Twenty20 World Cup on Thursday.
Put in to bat, Pakistan got off to a strong start with Rizwan (67) and skipper Babar Azam (39) forging a 71-run partnership for the opening wicket.
Fakhar provided the late charge for the 2009 champions with an unbeaten 55 off 32 balls.
New Zealand beat England in the first semi-final in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday.