Perera was named Man of the Match for his outstanding contributions with both the bat and ball
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Sri Lanka all-rounder Thisara Perera smashed a quickfire 65 and took three wickets, and captain Angelo Mathews scored a brilliant 93 to help their side beat Pakistan by 77 runs in Hambantota.
Maqsood was named Man of the Match for his career-best knock of 89
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Pakistan’s batting duo of Shoaib Maqsood and Fawad Alam both scored half-centuries as they rescued their side from a precarious position and guided them to an incredible four-wicket win over Sri Lanka via the Duckworth-Lewis method in the first ODI in Hambantota.
Hafeez has been struggling to find some form with the bat for some time now
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Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez has been dropped for the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka, while veteran batsman Younis Khan has been recalled into the ODI squad.
Akmal and Malik no longer have central contracts
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Pakistan wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal and all-rounder Shoaib Malik have been axed from the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) central contract list.
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Bravo and Sammy changed the complexion of the game with their 71-run partnership
The West Indies put up a stunning all-round performance to humiliate Pakistan by 84 runs in Mirpur and qualify for semi-finals of the World Twenty20.
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Akmal hammered nine boundaries and four sixes during his career-best knock of 94
Pakistan batsman Umar Akmal struck a career-best 94 to lead his side to a 16-run win over Australia in Mirpur.
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Mishra only gave away 22 runs and took two wickets from his four overs
The stage was set for another thrilling encounter between Asia’s biggest cricketing rivals, but it was India who emerged on top as they absolutely dominated Pakistan by seven wickets to kick off proceedings at the World Twenty20 in Mirpur.
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Shehzad and Afridi’s heroics helped Pakistan chase down their highest total in ODI history
Pakistan opening batsman Ahmed Shehzad scored a spectacular century and all-rounder Shahid Afridi blasted a rapid half-century to help Pakistan chase down their highest total in ODI history and set up a clash with Sri Lanka in the final.
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Afridi is over the moon after smashing the winning runs
Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi walloped a huge six off the third ball of the final over to lead his side to a heart-racing one-wicket win over India in Mirpur.
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Akmal rescued Pakistan with a spectacular century
Pakistan wicketkeeper-batsman Umar Akmal smashed a breathtaking century to help his side start their Asia Cup campaign on a high note as they crushed Afghanistan by 72 runs in Fatullah.