Pakistan defeated the Select XI by seven wickets in a three-day practice match during their tour of England. Chasing a target of 262 runs, Pakistan comfortably reached the total for the loss of just three wickets. Saud Shakeel was the star performer, scoring an unbeaten century to steer the national team to a convincing victory.
The match provided Pakistan with valuable preparation ahead of their upcoming fixtures in England, with the team management closely monitoring the players’ performances. The Pakistani batsmen played responsibly while chasing the target and maintained control of the match throughout. Shakeel’s impressive innings proved crucial to the national team’s successful run chase.
The practice match is considered an important part of Pakistan’s preparations for the upcoming fixtures on the England tour. The team management is also closely assessing the players’ performances ahead of the competitive matches. On the other hand, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has provided an update on Babar Azam’s injury sustained during a practice match.
Pakistan Test captain Babar Azam suffered an injury to his right hand after being struck by a ball while batting on the second day of the ongoing three-day practice match at Kent County Cricket Club. Following an assessment by the team doctor, and as a precautionary measure, Babar has been advised to rest for the remainder of the practice match. Babar is expected to join the Pakistan team’s practice session at Headingley Cricket Ground on Monday, August 17.
Pakistan captain Babar Azam was struck on the right hand by a delivery during a practice match against the Select XI and was unable to continue batting. Babar retired hurt and left the field after sustaining the injury. He had also suffered an injury to the same hand during Pakistan’s match against the West Indies in Port of Spain.