5 memorable moments from the Pakistan vs England semi-final that don’t fade away

#5 Azhar Ali’s innings

Azhar Ali guided Pakistan to victory

Pakistan opener Azhar Ali has been criticised for his rather stoic approach to limited overs cricket, but on the day that mattered, the former captain put his best foot forward and ensured that there were no hiccups for Pakistan during an otherwise easy run chase.

Chasing a mediocre target of 211, Azhar combined brilliantly with Fakhar Zaman to knock England out of the tournament. He was one of the main reasons why the normally feeble batting of Pakistan managed to stand up to the menacing England bowling attack. He scored a 100-ball 76 and Ali’s composure and elegance is an axe moment that doesn’t fade away.