Courtesy of an all-round show by Thisara Perera and some brilliant batting by Hashim Amla, World XI won a thrilling match in the second T20 against Pakistan. With the ball, Perera picked up two wickets and hit a match-winning 47 to take his side to a win.
After the match, Perera spoke about how finishing has become a habit for him and said, “It is an honor to be selected for the World XI side, it was my dream. Hash told me to stay until the end so that we could cash in. Normally I play similarly in situations for my country as well and this has become a habit now finishing off games. Thanks to the Pakistani fans, they really cheered well for us.”
World XI were reeling, When he came to the bat, but with Cool and steady Amla at other end he smashed Pakistani bowlers all over the park. Walking in with his side needing 69 off the last six overs, Perera walloped five sixes in an unbeaten 19-balls 47 to complete the seven wicket win.
The third match will be played on tomorrow.
