A vibrant young Pakistani side has emerged as the most victorious team of the tournament largely due to the following reasons:-

1. Captain Shoaib Malik has led from the front – he’s the second highest run-getter of the competition. A tally of 187 valuable runs, the stylish middle-order batsman has come to the party in the times of crisis. In the matches against India, Sri Lanka and Australia, he executed the rescue act after the top-order fell cheaply.
2. Boom Boom Afridi! The multitalented match-winner has surprisingly done well with the ball in his hand rather than the willow. He leads the ‘Player of the Tournament’ standings for his great overall performances. A true showman who is capable of single handedly clinching the coveted championship for Pakistan. He has come forward as the highest wicket-taker of the tournament – 12 wickets.
3. Misbah-ul-Haq: This 33-year old batsman has never quite managed to ascertain his place in Pakistan’s ODI or Test squads. The Twenty20 version has arrived as a calling for the talented middle-order batsmen. An exceedingly qualified individual – has emerged as the backbone of his team’s batting.
4. Strapping new-ball assail: Umar Gul (10 wickets), Mohammad Asif (9 wickets) and Sohal Tanvir (5 wickets) have been persistent, nippy and produce awkward bounce for the batsmen. They are youthful, gifted and getting superior by the day.
5. Good fielding unit: Younus Khan, Imran Nazir and Mohammad Hafeez have churned out some breathtaking run-outs and catches in the tournament. The average age of the team is 24. The players are fit and can run the hard yards.

Semi Final One - Pakistan defeat New Zealand by 6 wickets
Captain Shoaib Malik stroked a fabulous sixer to take his team to victory in majestic style. Chasing a target of 144, openers Mohammad Hafeez and Imran Nazir set up a great platform, adding 76 for the first wicket.

Imran Nazir scored 59 runs from 41 balls and Hafeez scored 32 from 21. Shoaib Malik was unbeaten on 26 to guide his team to a compelling victory. Ross Taylor dropped Imran Nazir at a decisive situation in the match.

Shane Bond (1/33) and Daniel Vettori (1/22) tried to stop the flow of runs but were unsuccessful.

For the Kiwis, Ross Taylor smashed 17 runs in the last over to guide his team to a fighting total of 143/8 at the end of twenty overs, but earlier encounters at the Newlands suggested that the total was never going to be enough.

Umar Gul generated awkward bounce for the New Zealand batsmen, mixed it up with yorkers and slower deliveries, eventually picked up the man-of-the-match award for his impeccable figures of 3/15 from four overs. Debutant Fawad Alam impressed with figures of 2/29.

Super Eight - Group F - Paksitan defeat Bangladesh by 4 wickets
Debutant Zunaed Siddique scored a courageous half-century but was deprived of adequate support as Bangladesh were bundled out for just 140.

A spirited bowling performance led by Abdur Razzaq a put tremendous pressure on Pakistan, who did not have it easy while chasing a target of 141. The explosive Shahid Afridi opened the innings top-scored with 39.

Pakistan won the match by 4 wickets with one over to spare. With the victory, the Asian giants completed three consecutive victories in the Super Eight stage, romping into the semi-final stage with their confidence on an all-time high.

The Bangladeshi spinners pegged the Pakistani innings back after an initial blitz from Afridi and Hafeez. Imran Nazir, who was struck by Mashrafe Mortaza delivery, was retired hurt before he returned to bat to guide his team to victory.

Super Eight - Group F - Pakistan defeat Australia by 6 wickets
Two nights in a row the Pakistani side produced a staggering performance. They managed to restrict the Aussies to a modest total of 164 – young left-arm seamer Sohail Tanvir was the pick of the bowlers, ending with figures of 3/31 from his four overs.

Later, it was the turn of Misbah-ul-Haq and captain Shoaib Malik to guide their team to a colossal victory, especially after they were in totters at 46-4, with their top four batsmen back in the hut. The two batsmen scored unbeaten half-centuries to ensure Pakistan clinched a convincing 6-wicket victory.

With the victory, Pakistan almost confirmed a semi-final berth.

Super Eight - Group F - Pakistan defeat Sri Lanka by 33 runs
A 101-run partnership between Younus Khan and Shoaib Malik and some inspired bowling from Shahid Afridi proved to be the key to Pakistan’s first victory of the super eight stage, by 33 runs.

Randi Dilhara Fernando and Lasith Malinga rocked the Paksitan top-order, leaving them reeling at 33-3. Then it was a great fightback by captain Shoaib Malik (57 runs from 45 balls) and Younus Khan (57 runs from 36 balls) to take Pakistan to a competitive total of 189.

The Sri Lankan innings was a bundle of setbacks, losing wickets constantly - courtesy of superb new ball bowling and Shahid Afridi's fiery leg-breaks. Pakistan won the match by 33 runs.

Group D - India versus Pakistan – Match Tied (India wins bowl out 3-0)
Mohammad Asif tore into the Indian top order, leaving the latter in totters at 36/4 at one stage. Sturdy performances by Uthappa, Dhoni and a late order flourish ensured that India set a reasonable target of 142 for their arch rivals.

The electrifying evening had only one winner – the game itself. The returning Irfan Pathan bowled a splendid spell and kept his team in the game through out. Rapturous scenes at Kingsmead, Durban – India and Pakistan featured in only the second tie in Twenty20 history. The rule of the format says that ‘there must be a winner’!

Hence, there was a bowl-out to decide the same and it was India who emerged victorious with a 3-0 margin.

Group D - Pakistand defeat Scotland by 51 runs.
The Asian giants survived a Scottish scare while defending a target of 172, but eventually won the match by a margin of 51 runs. Shahid Afridi ended with figures of 4/19 and Umar Gul with 4/25.

After an initial wobble, Younus Khan resurrected the Pakistan innings with a well compiled 41. Scotland started the chase of 172 confidently but were pegged back after the introduction of Pakistani spinners.

A vibrant young Pakistani side has emerged as the most victorious team of the tournament largely due to the following reasons:-

1. Captain Shoaib Malik has led from the front – he’s the second highest run-getter of the competition. A tally of 187 valuable runs, the stylish middle-order batsman has come to the party in the times of crisis. In the matches against India, Sri Lanka and Australia, he executed the rescue act after the top-order fell cheaply.
2. Boom Boom Afridi! The multitalented match-winner has surprisingly done well with the ball in his hand rather than the willow. He leads the ‘Player of the Tournament’ standings for his great overall performances. A true showman who is capable of single handedly clinching the coveted championship for Pakistan. He has come forward as the highest wicket-taker of the tournament – 12 wickets.
3. Misbah-ul-Haq: This 33-year old batsman has never quite managed to ascertain his place in Pakistan’s ODI or Test squads. The Twenty20 version has arrived as a calling for the talented middle-order batsmen. An exceedingly qualified individual – has emerged as the backbone of his team’s batting.
4. Strapping new-ball assail: Umar Gul (10 wickets), Mohammad Asif (9 wickets) and Sohal Tanvir (5 wickets) have been persistent, nippy and produce awkward bounce for the batsmen. They are youthful, gifted and getting superior by the day.
5. Good fielding unit: Younus Khan, Imran Nazir and Mohammad Hafeez have churned out some breathtaking run-outs and catches in the tournament. The average age of the team is 24. The players are fit and can run the hard yards.

Semi Final One - Pakistan defeat New Zealand by 6 wickets
Captain Shoaib Malik stroked a fabulous sixer to take his team to victory in majestic style. Chasing a target of 144, openers Mohammad Hafeez and Imran Nazir set up a great platform, adding 76 for the first wicket.

Imran Nazir scored 59 runs from 41 balls and Hafeez scored 32 from 21. Shoaib Malik was unbeaten on 26 to guide his team to a compelling victory. Ross Taylor dropped Imran Nazir at a decisive situation in the match.

Shane Bond (1/33) and Daniel Vettori (1/22) tried to stop the flow of runs but were unsuccessful.

For the Kiwis, Ross Taylor smashed 17 runs in the last over to guide his team to a fighting total of 143/8 at the end of twenty overs, but earlier encounters at the Newlands suggested that the total was never going to be enough.

Umar Gul generated awkward bounce for the New Zealand batsmen, mixed it up with yorkers and slower deliveries, eventually picked up the man-of-the-match award for his impeccable figures of 3/15 from four overs. Debutant Fawad Alam impressed with figures of 2/29.

Super Eight - Group F - Paksitan defeat Bangladesh by 4 wickets
Debutant Zunaed Siddique scored a courageous half-century but was deprived of adequate support as Bangladesh were bundled out for just 140.

A spirited bowling performance led by Abdur Razzaq a put tremendous pressure on Pakistan, who did not have it easy while chasing a target of 141. The explosive Shahid Afridi opened the innings top-scored with 39.

Pakistan won the match by 4 wickets with one over to spare. With the victory, the Asian giants completed three consecutive victories in the Super Eight stage, romping into the semi-final stage with their confidence on an all-time high.

The Bangladeshi spinners pegged the Pakistani innings back after an initial blitz from Afridi and Hafeez. Imran Nazir, who was struck by Mashrafe Mortaza delivery, was retired hurt before he returned to bat to guide his team to victory.

Super Eight - Group F - Pakistan defeat Australia by 6 wickets
Two nights in a row the Pakistani side produced a staggering performance. They managed to restrict the Aussies to a modest total of 164 – young left-arm seamer Sohail Tanvir was the pick of the bowlers, ending with figures of 3/31 from his four overs.

Later, it was the turn of Misbah-ul-Haq and captain Shoaib Malik to guide their team to a colossal victory, especially after they were in totters at 46-4, with their top four batsmen back in the hut. The two batsmen scored unbeaten half-centuries to ensure Pakistan clinched a convincing 6-wicket victory.

With the victory, Pakistan almost confirmed a semi-final berth.

Super Eight - Group F - Pakistan defeat Sri Lanka by 33 runs
A 101-run partnership between Younus Khan and Shoaib Malik and some inspired bowling from Shahid Afridi proved to be the key to Pakistan’s first victory of the super eight stage, by 33 runs.

Randi Dilhara Fernando and Lasith Malinga rocked the Paksitan top-order, leaving them reeling at 33-3. Then it was a great fightback by captain Shoaib Malik (57 runs from 45 balls) and Younus Khan (57 runs from 36 balls) to take Pakistan to a competitive total of 189.

The Sri Lankan innings was a bundle of setbacks, losing wickets constantly - courtesy of superb new ball bowling and Shahid Afridi's fiery leg-breaks. Pakistan won the match by 33 runs.

Group D - India versus Pakistan – Match Tied (India wins bowl out 3-0)
Mohammad Asif tore into the Indian top order, leaving the latter in totters at 36/4 at one stage. Sturdy performances by Uthappa, Dhoni and a late order flourish ensured that India set a reasonable target of 142 for their arch rivals.

The electrifying evening had only one winner – the game itself. The returning Irfan Pathan bowled a splendid spell and kept his team in the game through out. Rapturous scenes at Kingsmead, Durban – India and Pakistan featured in only the second tie in Twenty20 history. The rule of the format says that ‘there must be a winner’!

Hence, there was a bowl-out to decide the same and it was India who emerged victorious with a 3-0 margin.

Group D - Pakistand defeat Scotland by 51 runs.
The Asian giants survived a Scottish scare while defending a target of 172, but eventually won the match by a margin of 51 runs. Shahid Afridi ended with figures of 4/19 and Umar Gul with 4/25.

After an initial wobble, Younus Khan resurrected the Pakistan innings with a well compiled 41. Scotland started the chase of 172 confidently but were pegged back after the introduction of Pakistani spinners.