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Faheem Ashraf's Heroics Seal Pakistan's Thrilling Win

2/8/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Faheem Ashraf scored 29 off 11 balls to lead Pakistan to a three-wicket win over the Netherlands in Colombo.
Pakistan collapsed from 98 for 2 to 114 for 7, needing 34 runs from the last two overs.
Ashraf's three sixes in the 19th over sealed the win with three balls to spare.
Netherlands posted 147, with Scott Edwards top-scoring at 37, and Salman Mirza taking 3 for 24.

History

Historical Context

Pakistan's historic victory in the 1992 ICC Cricket World Cup, led by Imran Khan, marked a turning point for the nation, as they defeated England by 22 runs on March 25. This win established Pakistan as a cricketing powerhouse, reflecting the sport's cultural significance and fostering national pride, a sentiment echoed in Faheem Ashraf's recent performance against the Netherlands.

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Story summary

Faheem Ashraf scored 29 off 11 balls to lead Pakistan to a three-wicket win over the Netherlands in Colombo.
Pakistan collapsed from 98 for 2 to 114 for 7, needing 34 runs from the last two overs.
Ashraf's three sixes in the 19th over sealed the win with three balls to spare.
Netherlands posted 147, with Scott Edwards top-scoring at 37, and Salman Mirza taking 3 for 24.

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