Pakistan secured their first victory of the tournament with a seven-wicket win over Canada on Tuesday. The Canadians were limited to a score of 106-7 after being asked to bat first by Pakistan. Mohammad Amir of Pakistan received the Player of the Match award for his impressive three-wicket performance, while Muhammad Rizwan scored a half-century in Pakistan’s win.
Pakistan’s captain, Babar Azam, expressed the team’s relief at securing the much-needed win, stating, “It’s good for us – we needed this win.” He also discussed the team’s plans moving forward, mentioning a change in mindset for their upcoming match against Ireland. He emphasized the team’s intent to bring their best cricket to Lauderhill, Florida, where their next game will take place, noting that the conditions there are much more favorable.
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