The final match of the Super 4 round was held yesterday between Pakistan and Sri Lanka only after the final. As it was a low-key match, the players were expected to perform without pressure. However, the Pakistan team, who came out first, failed to bat as usual. Mohammad Rizwan was the only one who saved the team so far, but he was also dismissed for 14 (14) runs in this match.
Babar Assam retorts:
Next, Babar Azam Rizwan, who had not proved his mettle in the Asia Cup, scored just 30 (29) while the fans were hoping to shore up the team. Other batsmen like Baqar Zaman 13 (18), Iftikhar Ahmed 13 (17) and Khushtil Shah 4 (8) did not perform well as Pakistan managed only 121/10 in 19.1 overs.
Chasing the target, the Sri Lankan team played calmly and scored 124/5 in 17 overs to win. Opener Pathum Nishanka’s steady 55 (48) made the win possible. In the end, Rajapaksa 24 (19), Shanaka 21 (16), Hazaranga 10 (3) played well.
Interview with Babar Azam:
Speaking after the match, Babar Azam said, “The batting quality of the team is still low. It is necessary to restore it soon,” he said. However, he did not say that his batting was not good. He is the reason other batters fail. He has taken wickets in the first two overs and is creating pressure on the other batsmen. In this case, the fans are criticizing his batting quality in general.
Babar continued, “Pakistan team is constantly producing the best fast bowlers. They also continue to bowl well and continue to impress. Hasan Ali’s comeback was satisfactory. We have not done well in the last two matches. We will find the mistakes and work hard to win the final match on Sunday.