DARWIN:

Pakistan Shaheens captain Muhammad Irfan Khan reiterated lifting the Top End T20 Series trophy as his team’s ultimate goal following their enthralling one-run victory over Nepal here at the Marrara Cricket Ground No 2 on Friday.

The Irfan-led Shaheens registered their fourth victory in the ongoing 11-team series as a collective bowling effort helped them to defend a modest target.

Opting to bat first, the Shaheens could accumulate 144/9 in their 20 overs, courtesy of skipper Irfan’s blistering cameo at the backend.

After coming out to bat at number seven, with the scoreboard reading 58/5, Irfan launched an astounding recovery with an unbeaten 42 off just 26 deliveries, studded with three fours and a six.

In response, Nepal fell just one run short despite an anchoring half-cent

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