Great moments of the match, captured through the lens
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Web Desk
Updated Wednesday Sep 13 2017
Independence Cup marks the return of international cricket to Pakistan.
The second match of the tournament was played between Pakistan and World XI on Wednesday.
Brilliant batting by Hashim Amla and Thisara Perera enabled World XI to win by seven wickets against Pakistan in the match, which was played at Gaddafi Stadium.
Here are some of the highlights from the match.
World XI all-rounder Thisara Perera receiving Man of the Match Award from PCB Chairman Najam Sethi at the end of the 2nd Twenty20 match between World XI and Pakistan played at the Gaddafi Cricket Stadium. Photo: APP
World XI batsmen Hashim Amla (2R) and Thisara Perera (C) shake hand with Pakistani cricketers at the end of the second Twenty20 international cricket match between the World XI and Pakistan at The Gaddafi Cricket Stadium in Lahore on September 13, 2017. Photo: AFP
World XI cricket captain Faf du Plessis walks back to the pavilion after his dismissal during the second Twenty20 international cricket match between the World XI and Pakistan at The Gaddafi Cricket Stadium in Lahore on September 13, 2017. Photo: AFP
World XI batsman Tamim Iqbal (L) walks back to the pavilion after his dismissal during the second Twenty20 international cricket match between the World XI and Pakistan at The Gaddafi Cricket Stadium in Lahore on September 13, 2017. Photo: AFP
Pakistani spinner Imad Wasim delivers the ball during the second Twenty20 international cricket match between the World XI and Pakistan at The Gaddafi Cricket Stadium in Lahore on September 13, 2017. Photo: AFP
A view of Pakistan vs World XI 2nd T20 international of Independence Cup, at Gaddafi stadium, in Lahore. Photo: PCB
Rumman Raees and Sarfraz Ahmed photographed during the second match of the Independence Cup on September 13, 2017. Photo: PCB
Pakistani players express joy after World XI squad player Tamim Iqbal dismissal during the second match of the Independence Day between Pakistan and World XI squad at Gaddafi Stadium. Photo: Online
World XI batsman Tamim Iqbal (R) plays a shot as Pakistani captain and wicketkeeper Sarfraz Ahmad looks on during the second Twenty20 International match between the World XI and Pakistan at the Gaddafi Cricket Stadium in Lahore on September 13, 2017. Photo: AFP
World XI bowler Thisara Perera (3R) celebrates with captain Faf du Plessis (R) and wicketkeeper Tim Paine (2R) after the dismissal of Pakistani batsman Imad Wasim (L) during the second Twenty20 International match between the World XI and Pakistan at the Gaddafi Cricket Stadium in Lahore on September 13, 2017. Photo: AFP
World XI batsman Hashim Amla (R) plays a shot as Pakistani captain and wicketkeeper Sarfraz Ahmad looks on during the second Twenty20 International match between the World XI and Pakistan at the Gaddafi Cricket Stadium in Lahore on September 13, 2017. Photo: AFP
World XI batsman Tamim Iqbal (R) plays a shot as Pakistani captain and wicketkeeper Sarfraz Ahmad looks on during the second Twenty20 International match between the World XI and Pakistan at the Gaddafi Cricket Stadium in Lahore on September 13, 2017. Photo: AFP
A view of 2nd T-20 cricket match between Pakistan and World XI for Independence Cup 2017 played at Gaddafi Stadium. Photo: APP
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A view of 2nd T-20 cricket match between Pakistan and World XI for Independence Cup 2017 played at Gaddafi Stadium. Photo: APP
World XI batsmen Hashim Amla (R) and Tamim Iqbal (C) run between the wicket as Pakistani bowler Usman Shinwari looks on during the second Twenty20 International match between the World XI and Pakistan at the Gaddafi Cricket Stadium in Lahore on September 13, 2017. Photo: AFP
A view of 2nd T-20 cricket match between Pakistan and World XI for Independence Cup 2017 played at Qaddafi Stadium. Photo: APP
Pakistani players laud each other's performance on the pitch while batting during the second match of Independence Cup between Pakistan and World XI squad at Gaddafi Stadium. Photo: Online
Pakistani batsman Ahmad Shahzad playing a shot during the second match of the Independence Cup between Pakistan and World XI squad at Gaddafi Stadium.Photo: AFP
Players of World XI squad having a brief discussion during the second match of Independence Cup between Pakistan and World XI squad at Gaddafi Stadium.Photo: Online
World XI cricketers celebrate after the dismissal of Pakistani batsman Ahmed Shahzad during the second Twenty20 International match between the World XI and Pakistan at the Gaddafi Cricket Stadium in Lahore on September 13, 2017. Photo: AFP
People cheer for Pakistani tea during the second match of the Independence Cup between Pakistan and World XI squad at Gaddafi Stadium. Photo: ONLINE
Pakistani batsman Ahmed Shahzad walks back to the pavilion after his dismissal during the second Twenty20 International match between the World XI and Pakistan at the Gaddafi Cricket Stadium in Lahore on September 13, 2017. Photo: AFP
Pakistani batsman Shoaib Malik (R) hits a six as World XI wicketkeeper Tim Paine looks on during the second Twenty20 International match between the World XI and Pakistan at the Gaddafi Cricket Stadium in Lahore on September 13, 2017. Photo: AFP
Pakistani batsmen Babar Azam watches the ball after playing a shot during the second Twenty20 International match between the World XI and Pakistan at the Gaddafi Cricket Stadium in Lahore on September 13, 2017. Photo: AFP
World XI bowler Samuel Badree (R) delivers the ball as Pakistani batsman Fakhar Zaman looks on during the second Twenty20 International match between the World XI and Pakistan at the Gaddafi Cricket Stadium in Lahore on September 13, 2017. Photo: AFP
Pakistani batsmen Babar Azam (L) and Ahmed Shahzad run between the wicket during the second Twenty20 International match between the World XI and Pakistan at the Gaddafi Cricket Stadium in Lahore on September 13, 2017. Photo: AFP
A man wears a multicolored wig to cheer for Pakistani tea during the second match of Independence Cup between Pakistan and World XI series at Gaddafi Stadium. Photo: ONLINE
Pakistani batsman Ahmed Shahzad plays a shot during the second Twenty20 International match between the World XI and Pakistan at the Gaddafi Cricket Stadium in Lahore on September 13, 2017. Photo: AFP
World XI cricketers Samuel Badree (L) and Tim Paine celebrate after the dismissal of Pakistani batsman Fakhar Zaman during the second Twenty20 International match between the World XI and Pakistan at the Gaddafi Cricket Stadium in Lahore on September 13, 2017. Photo: AFP
Pakistani batsmen Babar Azam (L) and Ahmed Shahzad (R) run between the wicket as World XI bowler Morne Morkel (C) looks on during the second Twenty20 International match between the World XI and Pakistan at the Gaddafi Cricket Stadium in Lahore on September 13, 2017. Photo: AFP
Pakistani batsman Babar Azam shouts after playing a shot during the second Twenty20 International match between the World XI and Pakistan at the Gaddafi Cricket Stadium in Lahore on September 13, 2017. Photo: AFP
Players of World XI squad arriving in the around for the second match of Independence Cup between Pakistan and World XI series at Gaddafi Stadium. PHOTO: ONLINE
Pakistani and World XI cricket players pose for a photograph at the Gaddafi Cricket Stadium in Lahore on September 13, 2017, before the start of the second Twenty20 international match between the World XI and Pakistan. Photo: AFP
Spectators cheering the players as they watching the 2nd Twenty20 international match played between the World XI and Pakistan at the Gaddafi Cricket Stadium.Photo: APP
Cricket supporters hold placard during World XI and Pakistan vs World XI 2nd T20 international of Independence Cup, at Gaddafi stadium, in Lahore. Photo: INP
A boy holds a placard carrying a slogan in favour of International cricket in Pakistan during the second match of the Independence Cup between Pakistan and World XI squad at Gaddafi Stadium. Photo: ONLINE
Pakistani army helicopter patrols over the Gaddafi Cricket Stadium in Lahore on September 13, 2017, before the start of the second Twenty20 international match between the World XI and Pakistan. Photo: AFP
A Pakistani policeman stands guard at the entrance of the Gaddafi Cricket Stadium in Lahore on September 13, 2017, before the start of the second Twenty20 international match between the World XI and Pakistan. Photo: AFP
Updated Wednesday Sep 13 2017 
