LAHORE - In-form Pakistan team overpowered Australia by nine wickets in the Blind Cricket World Cup 2014 at Gary Kirsten Cricket Ground (Western Province Cricket Club) Cape Town South Africa.
Australia won the toss and decided to bat first. Pakistan’s outstanding bowling restricted Australia to 129 in 33.2 overs. Stephen Palmer was the top scorer with 26 runs. Israr Hassan was the most dominating bowler for Pakistan as he grabbed four wickets for 29 runs in 6 overs, while Haroon Khan took 2 wickets. Pakistan reached home without much hassle in just 10 overs for the loss of one wicket. Nisar Ali made brisk 80 runs off 39 balls with the help of 12 overs and one six while Israr Hassan scored 29 runs off 24 balls. Israr was declared man of the match.
–Staff Reporter