United’s deep batting line-up had worked perfectly in their first two games, as they successfully chased targets of 151 and 197, but they struggled against Zalmi’s quicks Wahab Riaz and Saqib Mahmood and only briefly threatened to post a worthwhile total on a decent batting pitch. But things clicked for him on Saturday night, as he struck the first blow before returning to clean up the lower-middle order. But his stay lasted only two balls, as he was foxed by extra bounce from a length and chopped Riaz onto his own stumps. His final wicket came in the 17th over, as he pinned the dangerous Hasan Ali lbw. Riaz’s method was fairly uncomplicated, hitting the pitch hard on a good length outside off stump, but the simplicity brought him his rewards.

Source: Pakistan Today February 27, 2021 21:00 UTC