Great moments of the match, captured through the lens
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GEO NEWS
Updated Friday Sep 15 2017
Independence Cup marks the return of international cricket to Pakistan.
Owing to the marvelous inning of opening batsman Ahmed Shehzad, Pakistan won the three-match Independence Cup T20 series at Gaddafi Stadium on Friday.
Shehzad contributed his vital 89 runs off 55 balls in Pakistan's target of 184 runs to the World XI. His innings included three sixes and eight 4s.
Here are some of the highlights from the match.
Pakistani cricketers pose for a photograph with trophy after winning the third and final Twenty20 International match against World XI at the Gaddafi Cricket Stadium in Lahore on September 15, 2017. Photo: AFP
Pakistani cricket captain Sarfraz Ahmad (C) holds the trophy after winning winning the third and final Twenty20 International match against World XI at the Gaddafi Cricket Stadium in Lahore on September 15, 2017. Photo: AFP
Pakistani captain Sarfraz Ahmad (C) celebrates with teammates as they walk back to pavilion after winning the third and final Twenty20 International match against World XI at the Gaddafi Cricket Stadium in Lahore on September 15, 2017. PHOTO: AFP
Pakistani cricketers celebrate after winning the third and final Twenty20 International match against World XI at the Gaddafi Cricket Stadium in Lahore on September 15, 2017. Photo: AFP
Pakistani cricket captain Sarfraz Ahmad (R) celebrates with teammate Babar Azam after winning the third and final Twenty20 International match against World XI at the Gaddafi Cricket Stadium in Lahore on September 15, 2017. Photo: AFP
Pakistani cricket captain Sarfraz Ahmad (R) celebrates with teammate Ahmed Shahzad after winning the third and final Twenty20 International match against World XI at the Gaddafi Cricket Stadium in Lahore on September 15, 2017. Photo: AFP
World XI cricketer Darren Sammy (4R) congratulates Pakistani cricketers after winning the third and final Twenty20 International match against World XI at the Gaddafi Cricket Stadium in Lahore on September 15, 2017. Photo: AFP
World XI batsman Georg Bailey gets clean bowled by Pakistani bowler Imad Wasim during the final match of Independence Cup between Pakistan and World XI at Gaddafi Stadium. Photo: ONLINE
Pakistani spinner Imad Wasim (L) celebrates with captain and wicketkeeper Sarfraz Ahmad (C) after taking the wicket of World XI batsman George Bailey (R) during the third and final Twenty20 International match between the World XI and Pakistan at the Gaddafi Cricket Stadium in Lahore on September 15, 2017. Photo: AFP
World XI player Darren Sammy looks on during the final match of Independence Cup between Pakistan and World XI at Gaddafi Stadium. Photo: ONLINE
Children shaking hand with a man wearing the gear of a panda during the final match of Independence Cup between Pakistan and World XI at Gaddafi Stadium. Photo: ONLINE
Former Pakistan captains, Shahid Afridi and Misbah-ul-Haq cheer while watching the final match of Independence Cup between Pakistan and World XI at Gaddafi Stadium. Photo: ONLINE
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Pakistani bowler Usman Khan Shinwari celebrates after taking the wicket of World XI batsman Tamim Iqbalduring the third and final Twenty20 International match between the World XI and Pakistan at the Gaddafi Cricket Stadium in Lahore on September 15, 2017. Photo: AFP
Spectators hold a sign during the final match of World XI cricket series in Lahore, Pakistan September 15, 2017. Photo: REUTERS
World XI batsman Thisara Perera (R) plays a shot as Pakistani captain and wicketkeeper Sarfraz Ahmad looks on during the third and final Twenty20 International match between the World XI and Pakistan at the Gaddafi Cricket Stadium in Lahore on September 15, 2017. Photo: AFP
Pakistani spectators cheer as they watch the third and final Twenty20 International match between the World XI and Pakistan at the Gaddafi Cricket Stadium in Lahore on September 15, 2017. Photo: Online
World XI players rejoice after ending the stay of Pakistani batsman Shoaib Malik during the final match of Independence Cup between Pakistan and World XI at Gaddafi Stadium. Photo: Online
Pakistani cricketers celebrate after the dismissal of World XI batsman Tamim Iqbal during the third and final Twenty20 International match between the World XI and Pakistan at the Gaddafi Cricket Stadium in Lahore on September 15, 2017. Photo: AFP
Pakistani cricketers celebrate after dismissal of World XI batsman Hashim Amla during the third and final Twenty20 International match between the World XI and Pakistan at the Gaddafi Cricket Stadium in Lahore on September 15, 2017. Photo: AFP
Pakistani bowler Hassan Ali (R) celebrates after taking the wicket of World XI batsman Ben Cutting (L) during the third and final Twenty20 International match between the World XI and Pakistan at the Gaddafi Cricket Stadium in Lahore on September 15, 2017. Photo: AFP
Pakistani bowler Hassan Ali (front) successfully runs out of World XI batsman Hashim Amla during the third and final Twenty20 International match between the World XI and Pakistan at the Gaddafi Cricket Stadium in Lahore on September 15, 2017. Photo: AFP
Pakistani cricketers celebrate after the dismissal of World XI batsman Ben Cutting during the third and final Twenty20 International match between the World XI and Pakistan at the Gaddafi Cricket Stadium in Lahore on September 15, 2017. Photo: AFP
World XI batsman Ben Cutting is bowled out by Pakistani bowler Hassan Ali during the third and final Twenty20 International match between the World XI and Pakistan at the Gaddafi Cricket Stadium in Lahore on September 15, 2017. Photo: AFP
World XI batsman Tamim Iqbal is bowled out by Pakistani bowler Usman Shinwari during the third and final Twenty20 International match between the World XI and Pakistan at the Gaddafi Cricket Stadium in Lahore on September 15, 2017. Photo: AFP
Pakistani spectators cheer as they watch the third and final Twenty20 International match between the World XI and Pakistan at the Gaddafi Cricket Stadium in Lahore on September 15, 2017. Photo: AFP
World XI cricketer Darren Sammy (3L) celebrate with teammates after the dismissal of Pakistani batsman Fakhar Zaman during the third and final Twenty20 International match between the World XI and Pakistan at the Gaddafi Cricket Stadium in Lahore on September 15, 2017. Photo: AFP
World XI cricketer Darren Sammy (2R) celebrate with team captain Faf du Plessis (R) after the dismissal of Pakistani batsman Fakhar Zaman (L) during the third and final Twenty20 International match between the World XI and Pakistan at the Gaddafi Cricket Stadium in Lahore on September 15, 2017. Photo: AFP
Pakistani batsmen Fakhar Zaman (L) and Ahmed Shahzad run between the wicket during the third and final Twenty20 International match between the World XI and Pakistan at the Gaddafi Cricket Stadium in Lahore on September 15, 2017. Photo: AFP
Pakistani batsman Shoaib Malik hits a six during the third and final Twenty20 International match between the World XI and Pakistan at the Gaddafi Cricket Stadium in Lahore on September 15, 2017. Photo: AFP
Misbah-ul-Haq takes a lap of honour around the Gaddafi Stadium on September 15, 2017. Photo: PCB
Misbah-ul-Haq takes a lap of honour around the Gaddafi Stadium on September 15, 2017. Photo: PCB
Pakistan cricket legends Misbah-ul-Haq and Shahid Afridi photographed during the final match of the Independence Cup at Gaddafi Stadium. Photo: PCB
Fans cheer for Shahid Afridi as he takes a lap of honour around the Gaddafi Stadium. Photo: PCB
Shahid Afridi photographed during the Independence Cup finale at Gaddafi Stadium on September 15, 2017. Photo: PCB
Pakistan cricket team posing with Misbah-ul-Haq and Shahid Afridi during innings break during the Independence Cup final against World XI. Photo: Geo News
Pakistani batsman Babar Azam (R) plays a shot as World XI wicketkeeper George Bailey looks on during the third and final Twenty20 International match between the World XI and Pakistan at the Gaddafi Cricket Stadium in Lahore on September 15, 2017. Photo: AFP
Pakistani batsman Fakhar Zaman plays a shot during the third and final Twenty20 International match between the World XI and Pakistan at the Gaddafi Cricket Stadium in Lahore. Photo: PCB
Pakistani batsman Ahmed Shahzad (R) hugs with teammate Babar Azam as he celebrates after scoring 50 runs during the third and final Twenty20 International match between the World XI and Pakistan at the Gaddafi Cricket Stadium in Lahore on September 15, 2017. Photo: AFP
World XI cricketers celebrate after dismissal of Pakistani batsman Fakhar Zaman during the third and final Twenty20 International match between the World XI and Pakistan at the Gaddafi Cricket Stadium in Lahore on September 15, 2017. Photo: AFP
Youngsters cheering for Pakistani team during the final match of Independence Cup between Pakistan and World XI at Gaddafi Stadium. Photo: ONLINE
World XI bowler Darren Sammy (R) delivers the ball as Pakistani batsman Fakhar Zaman looks on during the third and final Twenty20 International match between the World XI and Pakistan at the Gaddafi Cricket Stadium in Lahore on September 15, 2017. Photo: AFP
Pakistani batsman Ahmed Shahzad plays a shot during the third and final Twenty20 International match between the World XI and Pakistan at the Gaddafi Cricket Stadium in Lahore on September 15, 2017. Photo: AFP
A view of crowd cheering for Pakistani team during the final match of Independence Cup between Pakistan and World XI at Gaddafi Stadium. Photo: ONLINE
Pakistani batsman Ahmed Shahzad (L) plays a shot as World XI wicketkeeper George Bailey looks on during the third and final Twenty20 International match between the World XI and Pakistan at the Gaddafi Cricket Stadium in Lahore on September 15, 2017. Photo: AFP
Pakistani batsman Ahmed Shahzad plays a shot during the third and final Twenty20 International match between the World XI and Pakistan at the Gaddafi Cricket Stadium in Lahore on September 15, 2017. Photo: AFP
Pakistani spectators cheer at the Gaddafi Cricket Stadium in Lahore on September 15, 2017 before the start of the third and final Twenty20 International match between the World XI and Pakistan. Photo: AFP
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Pakistani spectators cheer at the Gaddafi Cricket Stadium in Lahore on September 15, 2017 before the start of the third and final Twenty20 International match between the World XI and Pakistan. Photo: AFP
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Pakistani spectators display a huge national flag at the Gaddafi Cricket Stadium in Lahore on September 15, 2017 before the start of the third and final Twenty20 International match between the World XI and Pakistan. Photo: AFP
Pakistani spectators hold placards at the Gaddafi Cricket Stadium in Lahore on September 15, 2017 before the start of the third and final Twenty20 International match between the World XI and Pakistan. Photo: AFP
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Pakistani policemen patrol on horses around the Gaddafi Cricket Stadium in Lahore on September 15, 2017 before the start of the third and final Twenty20 International match between the World XI and Pakistan. Photo: AFP
A view of a long queue of cricket lover entering Stadium before starts final T20 Independence Cup between Pakistan and World XI squad at Gaddafi Stadium. Photo:INP
Updated Friday Sep 15 2017 
