he remains 'hopeful' that the WBC will reach a favourable resolution regarding the Whyte fight. And in the weeks leading up to The Open, the number of reported positive coronavirus cases in the UK climbed sharply to levels not seen since the winter lockdown, triggering fears that the R&A would have to consider a significant reduction in attendance. However, Pakistan found themselves under pressure at 87-5 in the chase with just 31 balls remaining before Asif Ali (27no from 12 balls) came in and blasted three sixes, including two in a row off Tim Southee, to help get Babar Azam's men over the line in the 19th over. at the Al Bayt stadium in Al Khor with a match that will feature the host country.