Pakistan got off to a brilliant start in the England tour, winning all three tour matches by fair margins. The latest of the wins came against a second-string Leicestershire as Pakistan romped up a 58-run victory.
Babar Azam starred with the bat as he hammered a hundred and Fakhar Zaman assisted the right-hander with a brisk fifty. Babar made 101 from 63, while his opening partner struck 52 from 30.
Babar Azam scoring his first ever century in T20s (video courtesy PCB) #LEIvPAK pic.twitter.com/VC03L5Hmbo
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Both the openers looked in form as Babar struck at 160.31. His knock included 13 fours and 2 sixes. Pakistan’s batting effort helped put 200/6 on the board in 20 overs.
Pakistani bowlers made sure that the hosts were never in a position to press for victory as Leicestershire were bowled out for 142 in 19.2 overs.
Imad Wasim and Shaheen Afridi took two wickets each.