Pakistan Storms Into Blind T20 World Cup 2024 Semi-Finals With Dominant Win Over Nepal

LAHORE: The Pakistan blind cricket team secured a place in the semi-finals of the Blind T20 World Cup 2024 after a resounding 10-wicket victory against Nepal at the Ghani Institute Cricket Ground on Wednesday.

Chasing a modest target of 101 runs, Pakistan’s openers achieved the total in just 6.4 overs without losing a wicket. This marks their fourth consecutive win in the tournament, including a walkover against India earlier this week.

Nematullah shone with the bat, smashing an unbeaten 73 off 30 balls, while Mohammad Safdar added a steady 24 not out from 14 deliveries.

Nepal, batting first, struggled to build partnerships and managed only 100/5 in their 18 overs. Bharat Thapa was their top scorer with a 46-ball 39, while opener Naresh Chaudhary contributed 17 off 17 balls.

Pakistan’s bowling attack was led by Haroon Khan, who delivered exceptional figures of 2/5. Muhammad Salman, Matiullah, and Nematullah each took one wicket, restricting Nepal’s batting lineup effectively. Nematullah was named Player of the Match for his all-round performance.

Other Results in the Blind T20 World Cup 2024:

• Sri Lanka vs. South Africa:
  Sri Lanka claimed their third win by defeating South Africa by 53 runs. Suranga Sampat’s explosive 56 off 33 balls powered Sri Lanka to 217/6. South Africa faltered in their chase, managing 164/9, with Sri Lankan bowlers Chandana Deshpriya and Saman Tushara taking two wickets each.
• Bangladesh vs. Afghanistan:
  Bangladesh cruised to an eight-wicket victory over Afghanistan at the Bagh-e-Jinnah Cricket Ground. Afghanistan posted 149 runs in 18.2 overs, led by captain Abbasin’s 30. Bangladesh chased the target in 12 overs, driven by Arif Hussain’s unbeaten 89 off 44 balls.

Tournament Update:
The first phase of the Blind T20 World Cup 2024 in Lahore has concluded. After a rest day on November 28, the second phase will begin in Multan on November 29.