Aliya Riaz earns thrilling tie for Pak women

ISLAMABAD: All rounder Aliya Riaz (71 and 2-49) earned a sensational series tie against South Africa as Pakistan women ended the third and deciding one-dayer at par at Willowmoore Park Benoni (South Africa) Sunday.In what turned out to be thriller of matches, Pakistani women finished the fifty overs at 265 for 9 in response to South Africa’s 265 for 6. Pakistani Women required two to win on last ball of the match.However, Nashua Sandhu (7 not out) managed one to see the three-match series ending up 1-1-1. Pakistan won the opening match with South Africa bouncing back to square the series by winning the second. The third ended in a tie.Aliya who was named Player of the Match gave a dazzling display of her talent. A girl from Wah Cantt smashed three sixes and six fours in her 81-ball knock to keep Pakistan stay in contention of huge run chase. She earlier picked up 2-49 with her medium pace bowling. Javeria Khan (74) also played well up front for Pakistan, hitting nine boundaries in her 102-ball knock. Earlier, South Africa captain Luus (80) played well, helping her team set up a big total to chase for Pakistani girls.Scores: South Africa 265 for 6 in 50 overs ( Luus 80, L Lee 57, L Wolvaardt 56, Aliya Riaz 2-49) Pakistan 265 for 9 in 50 overs ( Jeveria Khan 74, Aliya Riaz 71, M Klaassen 3-55, M Kamal 2-57) Player of the Match: Aliya Riaz (Pakistan) Player of the series: L Wolvaardt (South Africa).

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