The prime minister highly appreciated the entire team for playing extraordinarily and defeating the opponent team with a heavy margin.

"Players and management of the team deserve the nation's profound gratitude and appreciation for their remarkable performances displayed today," PM's Office media wing in a press release quoted the prime minister as saying.

The prime minister further said the Pakistani team proved to be one of the best cricket teams in the world.

The cricket team has provided an excellent opportunity for the entire nation to rejoice in the holy month of Ramazan, he added.

The prime minister expressed the confidence that the Pakistani cricket team would continue to put in their best in all formats of the game in the days ahead.