Pakistan beat Scotland to take T20I series 20

MUMBAI: Pakistan on Wednesday defeated Ireland by 84 runs in the second T20I at Edinburgh.

Electing to bat first, Fakhar Zaman’s 33 and Shoaib Malik’s unbeaten 49 helped Pakistan to a total of 166/6 in their 20 overs. In reply, Scotland were bowled out for 82 in 14.4 overs with Faheem Ashraf (3/5) and Usman Khan (2/4) starring for Pakistan.

Chasing 167, Scotland were blown away by the Pakistani bowlers with only Calum Macleod (25) providing resistance. Richie Berrington scored 20 whereas Safyaan Sharif contributed with 10.

Brief scores: Pakistan 166/6 in 20 overs (F Zaman 33, S Malik 49*; M

Leask 3/31) bt Scotland 82 in 14.4 overs (C Mcleod 25; F Ashraf 3/5, U Khan 2/4).