London: Shoaib Akhtar, former cricketer expressed his view over Pakistan’s victory in the match against South Africa.
Congratulating Pakistani team, Akhtar highlighted the fielding lapses of the team. He also congratulated Pakistani batsman, Haris Sohail.
On his official Twitter account, he wrote, “Well Played @iHarisSohail. Pakistan played pressure free cricket today. This is whats required. They should win the game from here and keep all of our hopes alive “.
Well Played @iHarisSohail. Pakistan played pressure free cricket today. This is whats required. They should win the game from here and keep all of our hopes alive. #PAKvSA #CWC19
— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) June 23, 2019
He also tweeted, “Pakistan fighting back with a spirit. Fielding lapses need to be paid attention to. Well done guys. Now on to the all important match against New Zealand on Wednesday”.
Pakistan fighting back with a spirit. Fielding lapses need to be paid attention to. Well done guys.
Now on to the all important match against New Zealand on Wednesday. #PAKvSA #CWC19— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) June 23, 2019
Meanwhile, Shoaib Malik, Pakistani cricketer tweeted, “Well done team ?? Pakistan Zindabad “.
Well done team 💪🏼
Pakistan Zindabad 🇵🇰 #WeHaveWeWill pic.twitter.com/872oqVWAyk
— Shoaib Malik 🇵🇰 (@realshoaibmalik) June 23, 2019
It may be mentioned that on Sunday, Pakistan beat South Africa by 49 runs.
Haris Sohail’s 89 off 59 balls and Babar Azam’s 69 off 80 took Pakistan’s total to 308/7. Chasing a target of 309, South Africa was restricted to a total of 259/9 in 50 overs.