Pakistan secured their spot in the tri-nation series final with a win over the UAE, thanks to standout performances from Fakhar Zaman and Abrar Ahmed.
Fakhar’s crucial 77 rescued Pakistan’s innings, while Abrar delivered a career-best four wickets for just nine runs, dismantling the opposition. The spinner credited his hunger to perform to time spent on the sidelines earlier in the tournament.
Abrar admitted that losing his place to Sufiyan Muqeem pushed him to bounce back stronger. He acknowledged coach Mike Hesson’s strategy of rotating players to give everyone an opportunity to prove themselves.
Despite impressive PSL and international outings, Abrar has struggled to secure a permanent role in Pakistan’s bowling attack due to inconsistent form. He had played just one game in the Bangladesh series and missed the first three tri-series matches before replacing Sufiyan.
Now reinvigorated, Abrar looks determined to carry his momentum into the tri-series final against Afghanistan and the Asia Cup, with hopes of cementing his place ahead of the T20 World Cup.
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