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Pakistan Over-60s produced a dominant performance to secure a comfortable 88-run victory over the IMC Emerging XI in the Over-60s World Cup, taking full control of the match from the opening overs and refusing to look back.
After winning the toss and opting to bat, Pakistan built a formidable total of 241-6 from their allotted overs. Driven by disciplined top-order partnerships and clever rotational play, the Pakistani side consistently found the boundaries while keeping the scoreboard ticking over. Late-overs acceleration pushed the target well out of reach for their opponents, capping off a polished display with the bat.
In reply, the IMC Emerging XI’s chase never truly found its rhythm. Their top order took a devastating early blow, with both Andre and Arnold Manders dismissed for ducks in rapid succession. The side's middle-order stability was further undermined before a ball was even bowled, with key all-rounder Wendell White ruled out of the fixture due to injury.
Despite brief resistance in the lower-middle order, the Emerging XI struggled to contend with Pakistan’s disciplined bowling attack and accurate seam lengths. Wickets fell at regular intervals as the required run rate mounted, and the innings ultimately folded for 153.
The result marks a significant statement of intent from Pakistan as the tournament progresses, while the Emerging XI will be sweating on the fitness of White ahead of their next group fixture.
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