Pakistan Set 128-Run Target for India in Dubai Clash

Dubai – Pakistan posted 127 runs for the loss of 9 wickets in their allotted 20 overs, giving India a target of 128 runs in the much-anticipated Pakistan-India encounter in Dubai.

After winning the toss and opting to bat first, Pakistan’s innings was led by Sahibzada Farhan (40 runs) and Shaheen Shah Afridi (33 runs). Fakhar Zaman added 17 runs, while Faheem Ashraf (11) and Sufiyan Muqeem (10) also chipped in. The rest of the batting line-up failed to make an impact, with captain Salman Agha (3), Mohammad Haris (3), Hasan Nawaz (5), and Saim Ayub dismissed for a duck.

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India’s bowlers kept Pakistan in check throughout the innings, despite some late fireworks from Shaheen Afridi, who struck a couple of sixes in the final overs.

Now, India requires 128 runs in 20 overs to claim victory in this high-voltage T20 contest.