Pakistan became the first team to qualify for the T20 World Cup semifinals on Tuesday after defeating Namibia by 45 runs. The Babar Azam-led side have been in dominant form in the tournament, registering four wins from four matches including victories against India and New Zealand. One of the strengths of this Pakistan outfit is their batting order which has impressed cricket fans and pundits around the world. Against Namibia, the team posted 189 for two in 20 overs which also included 24 runs from the final over. Ahead of the 20th over, Pakistan were 165 for two with opener Mohammad Rizwan still unbeaten after registering a half-century. Facing JJ Smit, Rizwan smashed five boundaries which included four fours and a maximum.
Watch: Mohammad Rizwan Smashes 24 Runs In Final Over vs Namibia
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T20 World Cup, PAK vs NAM: Mohammad Rizwan registered a half-century and also smashed 24 runs in Pakistan's final over of the innings against Namibia. Pakistan defeated Namibia by 45 runs on Tuesday.
T20 World Cup: Mohammad Rizwan plays a shot against Namibia.© AFP
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Pakistan defeated Namibia on Tuesday
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Mohammad Rizwan smashed 24 runs in the final over of Pakistan's innings
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He slammed four fours and a maximum
Chasing a target of 190 runs, Namibia could only reach 144 for five in 20 overs. Imad Wasim was in good bowling form for Pakistan, taking a wicket in three overs and conceding just 13 runs.
Pakistan are currently on top of Group 2 with eight points from four fixtures. Having already qualified for the semifinals, they will take on Scotland in their last Super 12 fixture on Sunday.
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