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Amir's valiant spell goes in vain as Tigers beat Knights in GT20 Canada clash

After being asked to bat first, the Tigers were restricted to 144 runs after losing seven wickets in the first innings

Amir's valiant spell goes in vain as Tigers beat Knights in GT20 Canada clash PHOTO: FILE

The Montreal Tigers secured a dramatic ten-run win against the Vancouver Knights in a thrilling GT20 Canada clash at Brampton.

After being asked to bat first, the Tigers were restricted to 144 runs after losing seven wickets in the first innings. The team faced difficulties, losing seven wickets for just 98 runs. 

However, Azmatullah Omarzai scored a crucial 27 from 30 deliveries, Corbin Bosch contributed 35 runs, and Aayan Afzal Khan added 16 runs to the total.

Pakistan's Mohammad Amir once again displayed an exceptional bowling spell, picking up two crucial wickets of Ashton Agar (0) and Ben Manenti (0). Amir bowled one maiden over and gave away only 11 runs in his four-over spell.

During the chase, the Knights faced setbacks, losing their first five wickets at the score of 75 runs inside the 15th over. Dipendra Singh Airee played an unbeaten cameo of 30 runs from 15 balls, followed by a fighting 31-run inning by Dwaine Pretorius. 

However, it was not enough, as the final innings concluded at the score of 134 runs after losing six wickets, resulting in the Knights losing the match by just 10 runs.