SL vs PAK: After Bazball, Shoaib Akhtar coins the term PakBall

Updated : Jul 24, 2023 20:21
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Editorji News Desk

Pakistan cricket team made headlines on Monday thanks to their positive batting approach vs Sri Lanka in the 2nd Test in Colombo.

After bowling out the hosts for a mere 166, Babar Azam's men ended the opening day at 145/2 in just 28.3 overs.

The first 110 runs came in just 18 overs as Pakistan maintained a run rate of over 6 till then. While Shaan Masood scored a quick 47-ball-51, Abdullah Shafique is unbeaten on 74.

This prompted Shoaib Akhtar to coin the term PakBall. The former Pakistani pacer Tweeted, 'Is PakBall becoming a bit of a thing?'

Shoaib Akhtar

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