• Pakistan defeated Afghanistan in the 3rd ODI and registered a clean sweep.

  • Mohammad Rizwan was named Player of the match for his splendid batting performance.

Twitter reactions: Mohammad Rizwan, Shadab Khan sizzle as Pakistan whitewash Afghanistan in the ODI series
Pakistan defeated Afghanistan in the 3rd ODI (Image Source: Twitter)

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In the thrilling conclusion to the Afghanistan v Pakistan series as part of the Sri Lanka 2023 tour, Pakistan emerged victorious once again, securing a 59-run win over Afghanistan in a closely contested 3rd ODI held at R.Premadasa Stadium on Saturday.

Mohammad Rizwan drive Pakistan to a competitive total

Opting to bat after winning the toss, Pakistan set a target of 269 runs for Afghanistan. The top-order batsmen laid the foundation for their innings. Babar Azam‘s well-crafted 60 and Mohammad Rizwan‘s composed 67 were the standout performances. Agha Salman‘s quick 38 lower down the order further bolstered Pakistan’s total. The Pakistan innings concluded at 268/8 after 50 overs.

Bowling wise, Afghanistan’s Fareed Malik and Gulbadin Naib showcased their skills, each taking two crucial wickets. Rashid Khan and Mujeeb Ur Rahman also contributed by taking a wicket each.

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Shadab Khan sizzle with the ball

In pursuit of 269 runs, Afghanistan’s batting unit faced a challenging task against Pakistan’s bowling attack. Mujeeb Ur Rahman played a stunning knock of 64 runs off 37 balls, including 5 fours and 5 sixes, injecting excitement into the chase. However, Afghanistan’s batting struggled to build significant partnerships, and the team was eventually bowled out for 209 runs in 48.4 overs.

Pakistan’s bowlers displayed great discipline, with Shadab Khan leading the charge by claiming 3 wickets. Shaheen Afridi and Faheem Ashraf took 2 wickets each, while Mohammad Nawaz managed to secure 2 wickets as well.

Pakistan’s collective efforts with both bat and ball resulted in a 59-run victory, cementing their dominance in the series with a clean sweep. This win marked Pakistan’s third consecutive triumph against Afghanistan in the ODI series.

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Series Detail:
The series saw Pakistan’s consistent excellence:

  • First ODI: Pakistan won by 142 runs.
  • Second ODI: Pakistan won by 1 wicket.
  • Third ODI: Pakistan won by 59 runs.

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