New York : Pakistan secure 1st win of the tournament defeating Canada by 7 wickets at Nassau County International Stadium, New York in Match 22 of Group A encounter.
Chasing 107 runs, Pakistan lost Saim Ayub (6) within powerplays.
Mohammad Rizwan (53*) and Babar Azam (33) built up a 63 runs partnership.
Even after losing Babar and Fakhar Zaman (4) later, Rizwan stood till the end & guided Pakistan to finishing line in 17.3 overs, keeping their Super 8 hopes alive.
In 1st Innings, Mohammad Amir (2/13) & Haris Rauf (2/26) destroyed Canadian middle order.
Aaron Jones (52) was only run scoring Batsman from Canadian side. However, with no help from other end, Canada ended the innings at 106-7 (20).
Mohammad Amir was adjourned the Man of the Match for his brilliant spell.
Brief Scorecard :
1st Innings :
Can : 106-7 (20)
Aaron Johnson : 52 (44)
Pak
Mohammad Amir : 2/13
2nd Innings :
Pak : 107-3 (17.3)
Mohammad Rizwan : 53* (53)
Can
Dilon Heyliger : 2/18
Result : Pakistan won by 7 Wickets
