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Pakistan in England

Only Warm-Up Match / Beckenham

Professional County Club Select XI 305 & 194. Pakistan 238 & 264 for 3.

Pakistan win by 7 wickets.

Match Commentary

  1. Update

    Summary

    Over 58: 4 runs. Bowler: Luc Benkenstein. Pakistan: 264/3 (rr 4.62)

  2. 57.1

    The leg spinner delivers a back of a length ball outside off, and Awais Zafar dispatches it with a well-timed slog through mid-wicket for four runs. Awais Zafar reaches thirty off 34 balls, pushing this partnership to 52 runs from as many deliveries.

  3. Update

    Summary

    Over 57: 7 runs. Bowler: Ralphie Albert. Pakistan: 260/3 (rr 4.56)

  4. 56.6

    A quicker yorker outside off stump catches the batter attempting a drive but misses completely, sliding through to the keeper. Meanwhile, four leg byes sneak through for extras.

  5. 56.5

    Awais Zafar plays a controlled shot off this stock ball, dropping the bat and nudging it just outside off for a single.

  6. 56.4

    A length ball on off stump, played back with a steady defensive stroke. A solid block keeps the scoreboard quiet.

  7. 56.3

    Ralphie Albert bowls a full stock ball just outside off, and Saud Shakeel attempts a drive but mistimes it, sending the ball awkwardly through the field for a single. He reaches his century off 146 deliveries at a strike rate of 68.

  8. 56.2

    A length stock ball on a good outside off stump line, met with a solid defensive stroke that stays low and yields no run.

  9. 56.1

    Awais Zafar drives a stock ball pitched just outside off on the back of a length, guiding it with precision for a single to deep cover.

  10. Update

    Summary

    Over 56: 10 runs. Bowler: Luc Benkenstein. Pakistan: 253/3 (rr 4.52)

  11. 55.6

    A length ball drifting outside off from the leg spinner, driven crisply along the ground by Awais Zafar for a neat single.

  12. 55.5

    A leg spinner flighted slightly on off stump at length, met with a solid defensive stroke by the batter, who keeps the ball down and blocks it firmly on the pitch for no run.

  13. 55.4

    Luc Benkenstein pitches a full delivery on off stump, and Awais Zafar flicks it down towards mid-wicket. The ball stays low and is fielded comfortably; no run comes off this tidy leg spin.

  14. 55.3

    Luc Benkenstein bowls a length delivery just outside off, the leg spinner tempting Awais Zafar who meets it with a solid, grounded defensive stroke for no run.

  15. 55.3

    Luc Benkenstein drifts a leg spinner wide outside off on a length; Awais Zafar wisely leaves it alone, no run. But there's a no-ball called, adding an extra to the tally.

  16. 55.2

    Luc Benkenstein sends down a length ball outside off, and Awais Zafar steps forward with a controlled drive. He middles it beautifully, sending it sailing over long off for a majestic six. That takes Pakistan to 251 for 3.

  17. 55.1

    Luc Benkenstein bowls a back of a length leg spinner drifting outside off. Awais Zafar leans into a well-timed, controlled pull, racing the ball away for a quick two runs despite a sharp run saved by Noah Thain at long on.

  18. Update

    Summary

    Over 55: 6 runs. Bowler: Ralphie Albert. Pakistan: 243/3 (rr 4.42)

  19. 54.6

    A length ball on off stump, comfortably defended but slightly mis-timed by the batter, resulting in no run.

  20. 54.5

    A length stock ball outside off, beating the bat as it strikes the pads; no run comes off this delivery.

  21. 54.4

    Ralphie Albert sends down a stock ball, back of a length and just outside off. Awais Zafar deftly cuts it low and along the ground, carving out a quick single to point.

  22. 54.3

    A back of a length stock ball wide outside off, the batter attempts a cut shot but misses it cleanly. No run comes from the delivery.

  23. 54.2

    Ralphie Albert bowls a full-length stock ball just outside off, Saud Shakeel attempts a reverse sweep but gets a mis-timed touch, yet manages to sneak a single through cover.

  24. 54.1

    A length stock ball pitched outside off stump is met with an elegant, well-timed drive. Saud Shakeel plays it with impressive control, sending the ball speeding through long off for four runs.

  25. Update

    Summary

    Over 54: 1 run. Bowler: Luc Benkenstein. Pakistan: 237/3 (rr 4.39)

  26. 53.6

    The leg spinner drifts the length ball outside off, and Awais Zafar attempts a defensive stroke but misses completely.

  27. 53.5

    The leg spinner tosses up a full delivery just outside off, and Awais Zafar blocks it back down safely, no run.

  28. 53.4

    Luc Benkenstein bowls a length leg-spinner just outside off, and Awais Zafar neatly cuts it along the ground towards backward point for no run.

  29. 53.3

    The leg spinner delivers a length ball outside off, and the batter attempts a defensive stroke but misses completely. No run.

  30. 53.2

    On a length delivery straighter on middle, Saud Shakeel confidently drives it along the ground, stealing a quick single to keep the scoreboard ticking.

  31. 53.1

    A length ball from the leg spinner on middle stump, met with a steady defensive stroke that keeps the scoreboard quiet.

  32. Update

    Summary

    Over 53: 5 runs. Bowler: Ralphie Albert. Pakistan: 236/3 (rr 4.45)

  33. 52.6

    The stock ball lands full on middle stump and the batter deftly flicks it down towards square leg, but the sharp fielding effort saves a run.

  34. 52.5

    Ralphie Albert delivers a full-length arm ball on off stump. Awais Zafar flicks it with an inside edge, steering it cleverly through fine leg for four runs.

  35. 52.4

    The bowler delivers a full-length stock ball straight on middle and off stump, met with a solid defensive block from the batter. It’s a tidy dot ball with controlled technique.

  36. 52.3

    On a length outside off, the stock ball is met with a solid defensive stroke by Awais Zafar, who keeps it on the ground for no run.

  37. 52.2

    Saud Shakeel attempts a reverse sweep outside off on a full stock ball but mistimes it, yet still manages to scamper a quick single.

  38. 52.1

    A full, outside off stock ball is met with a solid defensive stroke by Saud Shakeel, who keeps it tight with no run added.

  39. Update

    Summary

    Over 52: 6 runs. Bowler: Luc Benkenstein. Pakistan: 231/3 (rr 4.44)

  40. 51.6

    The leg spinner delivers a length ball on off stump, with the batter holding firm to a solid defensive stroke. No run comes off this careful piece of batting.

  41. 51.5

    The leg spinner pitches back of a length just outside off, and Awais Zafar cuts it low and hard, but it's well fielded by cover, resulting in no run.

  42. 51.4

    A short outside off from the leg spinner, met with a well-timed, controlled pull. Awais Zafar drills it crisply through mid-wicket for four.

  43. 51.3

    A full-length leg spinner on leg stump, Awais Zafar executes a well-timed sweep, nudging the ball cleverly for two runs.

  44. 51.2

    The leg spinner floats a full-length delivery just outside off, and the batter safely defends it with a controlled stroke, keeping the scoreboard quiet.

  45. 51.1

    The leg spinner delivers a length ball on off stump, met with a solid, grounded defensive stroke from Awais Zafar, resulting in no run.

  46. Update

    Summary

    Over 51: 4 runs. Bowler: Ralphie Albert. Pakistan: 225/3 (rr 4.41)

  47. 50.6

    A length ball outside off stump, played with a solid defensive stroke by the batter who keeps it grounded for no run.

  48. 50.5

    Ralphie Albert bowls a length stock ball just outside off stump, met with a textbook defensive stroke from Saud Shakeel, who keeps it firmly on the ground for no run.

  49. 50.4

    The stock ball darts in full on outside off, met with a firm defensive stroke by the batter. No run comes from this tidy work.

  50. 50.3

    A full-length stock ball outside off stump is met with a well-timed scoop from the batter. He cleverly guides it fine of the wicketkeeper, racing away to the boundary.

  51. 50.2

    A length ball on the outside off, the batter tries to defend but misses as the ball moves subtly towards the leg side and is cleanly collected by the keeper for no run.

  52. 50.1

    The stock ball is pitched outside off on length, with Saud Shakeel playing a steady, controlled defensive stroke to keep things tight.

  53. Update

    Summary

    Over 50: 9 runs. Bowler: Luc Benkenstein. Pakistan: 221/3 (rr 4.42)

  54. 49.6

    A full-length leg spinner drifting outside off stump, inviting the sweep. Awais Zafar goes for the shot but mistimes it, sending the ball skimming uncontrolled through deep backward square leg for four. Awais Zafar gets off the mark with a boundary.

  55. 49.5

    A length googly on middle stump tempts the batter into a glance but he misses, and the ball trickles away for four leg byes.

  56. 49.4

    A full-length leg spinner on middle stump is met with a controlled flick from Awais Zafar, keeping the ball low and safely fielded at mid-wicket for no run.

  57. 49.3

    A full-length leg spinner drifting outside off, met with a solid defensive stroke that keeps the scoreboard quiet.

  58. 49.2

    Luc Benkenstein bowls a length leg spinner on middle stump, and Awais Zafar flicks it neatly to mid-wicket where James Rew fields it cleanly. No run added.

  59. 49.1

    Luc Benkenstein bowls a full outside off leg-spinner, and Saud Shakeel confidently drives it with precision for a quick single.

  60. Update

    Summary

    Over 49: 2 runs. Bowler: Josh Hull. Pakistan: 212/3 (rr 4.33)

  61. 48.6

    Length ball outside off, and Awais Zafar plays a neat defensive shot, keeping the ball grounded and safe for no run.

  62. 48.5

    On a back of a length, outside off delivery with no movement, the batter blocks it firmly on the crease for no run.

  63. 48.4

    A short ball outside off with no movement, Rizwan attempts a pull but only gets a top edge. He is caught by fine leg, ending his innings. Rizwan departs after scoring 33 runs from 48 deliveries.

  64. 48.3

    Saud Shakeel pushes a back of a length delivery just outside off stump, nudging it carefully into the deep backward point region for a quick single.

  65. 48.2

    A short ball outside off, Rizwan leans into a controlled pull, cutting through the fine leg area and picks up a quick single.

  66. 48.1

    The bowler delivers a length ball just outside off stump, met with a solid defensive stroke. Rizwan keeps it grounded and plays it safe for no run.

  67. Update

    Summary

    Over 48: 1 run. Bowler: Luc Benkenstein. Pakistan: 210/2 (rr 4.38)

  68. 47.6

    A length ball from the leg spinner on off stump, Saud Shakeel mis-times a defensive stroke, keeping it along the ground and safe in front of cover for no run.

  69. 47.5

    The leg spinner bowls a full delivery on leg stump, met with a controlled drive from the batsman who keeps it firmly on the ground for no run.

  70. 47.4

    The leg spinner bowls a length ball on middle stump and the batter drives it firmly but controlled back to the bowler, yielding no run.

  71. 47.3

    A length ball just outside off, the batter plays a controlled cut shot, guiding it crisply to the off side for a quick single.

  72. 47.2

    Luc Benkenstein floats a length ball outside off from his leg spin, and Muhammad Rizwan attempts a neat defensive stroke but misses it cleanly. No run comes off this delivery.

  73. 47.1

    The leg spinner tempts outside off with a length ball, and Muhammad Rizwan defends it firmly on the front foot, keeping the ball on the ground for no run.

  74. Update

    Summary

    Over 47: 4 runs. Bowler: Josh Hull. Pakistan: 209/2 (rr 4.45)

  75. 46.6

    Rizwan plays a controlled back-of-a-length delivery on middle stump with a neat glance, sneaking a single down to fine leg.

  76. 46.5

    A short, no movement delivery outside off sees Saud Shakeel mis-time a pull shot, but he manages to scramble a quick single.

  77. 46.4

    a length ball on the outside off stump is met with a solid defensive stroke by Saud Shakeel, keeping the scoreboard quiet.

  78. 46.3

    On a back of a length delivery, Rizwan elegantly glances the ball down to fine leg, picking up a single with neat timing. Rizwan moves to thirty runs off 41 balls, keeping the scoreboard ticking at a steady pace.

  79. 46.2

    A back of a length delivery outside off sees the batter play a cautious defensive shot, mis-timed but managing to sneak a single.

  80. 46.1

    A length delivery just outside off, left alone carefully by the batter, leaving the ball to pass through safely.

  81. Update

    Summary

    Over 46: 1 run. Bowler: Saif Zaib. Pakistan: 205/2 (rr 4.46)

  82. 45.6

    Saif Zaib bowls an arm ball just outside off, length in the ideal zone. Rizwan carefully defends, the ball meeting bat and pad, resulting in no run.

  83. 45.5

    A length ball on middle stump, Rizwan blocks it firmly on the front foot, keeping the scoreboard steady with a solid defensive stroke.

  84. 45.4

    Saud Shakeel steps forward to the stock ball outside off, driving it along the ground towards long on. He picks up a well-controlled single as the fielder quickly gathers.

  85. 45.3

    The stock ball, pitched on a length outside off, is met with a solid defensive stroke from Saud Shakeel, resulting in no run.

  86. 45.2

    A full-length stock ball outside off, met with a solid defensive stroke by the batter, leaving no run on the board.

  87. 45.1

    Saud Shakeel plays a controlled drive off a full, outside off stock ball, guiding the ball neatly along the ground to short extra cover for no run.

  88. Update

    Summary

    Over 45: 14 runs. Bowler: Nathan Gilchrist. Pakistan: 204/2 (rr 4.53)

  89. 44.6

    A back of a length delivery down the leg side is deftly pushed by Saud Shakeel, taking a comfortable single.

  90. 44.6

    A half-tracker outside off, and the batter chooses to leave it alone. However, the bowler concedes a wide, adding an extra to the total.

  91. 44.5

    The full ball outside off sees Saud Shakeel confidently drive through backward point. It’s a beautifully timed shot, racing away to the boundary for four. Another boundary for Saud Shakeel, his third this over, pushing Pakistan to 202 for 2.

  92. 44.4

    A full delivery outside off stump is met with a well-timed drive. Saud Shakeel elegantly guides it crisply through cover for four. That’s another boundary for Shakeel, his second in this over.

  93. 44.3

    The length ball just outside off sees Saud Shakeel step forward and unleash a well-timed drive. The ball races crisply through extra cover for four runs. This partnership has steadily grown to 52 runs off 82 balls.

  94. 44.2

    Nathan Gilchrist bowls a length ball on middle stump, and Saud Shakeel elegantly drives it along the ground. The fielder at mid-off is alert and fields it cleanly, so no run comes off this well-controlled shot.

  95. 44.1

    The seaming delivery angles down the leg side as the batter defends cautiously, missing but the ball hitting the pad for no run.

  96. Update

    Summary

    Over 44: 7 runs. Bowler: Saif Zaib. Pakistan: 190/2 (rr 4.32)

  97. 43.6

    On a length ball targeting off stump, Saud Shakeel works it cleverly for a single, running it down towards deep square leg.

  98. 43.5

    A length stock ball outside off, Rizwan confidently leans into a neat drive, piercing the gap for a well-timed single.

  99. 43.4

    A full stock ball outside off stump, met with a well-timed reverse sweep that skims crisply through third man for four.

  100. 43.3

    Saud Shakeel meets the full-length stock ball outside off with a controlled sweep, guiding it safely for a well-timed single.

  101. 43.2

    A length ball on off stump, the batsman drives it crisply down the ground but no run comes as the fielder at mid on cuts it off quickly.

  102. 43.1

    A length stock ball outside off, played with a controlled push by the batter, safely fielded at point. No run comes off this delivery.

  103. Update

    Summary

    Over 43: 1 run. Bowler: Nathan Gilchrist. Pakistan: 183/2 (rr 4.26)

  104. 42.6

    Nathan Gilchrist bowls a length ball just outside off, and Muhammad Rizwan plays a tidy, grounded defensive stroke for no run.

  105. 42.5

    A back of a length delivery outside off, Rizwan plays a solid defensive stroke, keeping it down and close to the body for no run.

  106. 42.4

    A length ball on off stump with no movement met by a solid defensive stroke from the batter, who keeps the scoreboard quiet.

  107. 42.3

    A short delivery on the leg side, Saud Shakeel plays a controlled pull and sneaks a single down to fine leg.

  108. 42.2

    A length ball on the leg side, Saud Shakeel flicks it well-timed along the ground, but good fielding at square leg keeps it to a dot.

  109. 42.1

    Gilchrist delivers a back of a length ball on off stump that Saud Shakeel defends with a steady, straight bat, keeping it firmly on the ground for no run.

  110. Update

    Summary

    Over 42: 2 runs. Bowler: Saif Zaib. Pakistan: 182/2 (rr 4.33)

  111. 41.6

    A full-length stock ball on off stump, defended solidly by Rizwan who keeps the scoreboard untouched.

  112. 41.5

    A length ball on off stump, Rizwan attempts a defensive stroke but misses it completely, leaving the ball to be safely collected by the wicketkeeper.

  113. 41.4

    A length ball on the outside off stump, Rizwan plays a watchful defensive stroke, keeping it on the ground for no run.

  114. 41.3

    A length ball just outside off stump, and Saud Shakeel attempts a sweep to the leg side but plays and misses. The ball is fielded by fine leg, and a leg bye is taken.

  115. 41.2

    A full-length stock ball just outside off stump, met with a steady defensive stroke by Saud Shakeel, who keeps it firmly on the ground for no run.

  116. 41.1

    A full stock ball pitched just outside off stump, punched confidently through the covers for a quick single.

  117. Update

    Summary

    Over 41: 4 runs. Bowler: Nathan Gilchrist. Pakistan: 180/2 (rr 4.39)

  118. 40.6

    A full delivery just outside off, Saud Shakeel confidently drives it down the ground but there's no run as Saif Zaib fields at mid off.

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