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'A star in the making' Shadab Khan praises leg-spinner Tuba Hassan

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

'A star in the making' Shadab Khan praises leg-spinner Tuba Hassan PHOTO COURTESY: PCB/AFP

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 🕸️

Dream debut for Tuba Hassan 🙌

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— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) May 24, 2022

 

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.