A complete bowling performance led by debutant Tuba Hassan made the real difference as she bagged the best bowling figures on debut for Pakistan Women in T20I
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Pakistan women's team defeated Sri Lanka by six wickets comfortably in the first T20I of the three-match series at the Southend club in Karachi.
A complete bowling performance led by debutant Tuba Hassan made the real difference as she bagged the best bowling figures on debut for Pakistan Women in T20I.
Spinning a web over the 🇱🇰 batters 🕸️
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) May 24, 2022
Dream debut for Tuba Hassan 🙌
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Leg-spinner finished with figures of 3/8 in four overs, restricting Sri Lanka to 106/8. The chase was completed in 18.2 overs by the home side.
Meanwhile, Pakistan's limited-overs vice-captain Shadab Khan praised Tuba for his high-quality leg-spin and opined she is the 'A star in the making'.
A star in the making. Great bowling Tuba Hassan, this is high quality leg spin. #BackOurGirls #PakistanZindabad https://t.co/ahn74sLO41
— Shadab Khan (@76Shadabkhan) May 24, 2022
The second T20I of the series between both the sides will be played tomorrow, while the final match will take place on May 28.