Tag: PAK vs NZ

  • Pakistan vs New Zealand’s T20 series trophy unveiled

    Pakistan vs New Zealand’s T20 series trophy unveiled

    The trophy for the five T20 match series between Pakistan and New Zealand has been unveiled.

    Pakistan captain Shaheen Shah Afridi and Kiwi captain Kane Williamson participated in unveiling of the T20 series trophy.

    In the first T20, the Pakistani team will enter the field under the leadership of Shaheen Afridi with four fast bowlers. Apart from Shaheen Afridi, the other fast bowlers will be Amir Jamal along with Haris Rauf and Zaman Khan, according to Geo News.

    Sources say that Muhammad Nawaz will be preferred over leg-break googly bowler Usama Mir in the first T20I, while Saim Ayub will open the innings with wicketkeeper-batsman Muhammad Rizwan.

    Former captain Babar Azam will play at number three while the aggressive Fakhar Zaman has agreed to play at number four.

    Azam Khan will play as a wicketkeeper if he joins the eleven-member team.

    The first match of the five-match T20 series between Pakistan and New Zealand will be held in Auckland on Friday, January 12. Shaheen Afridi will lead the national team for the first time.

  • Women in green make Pakistan proud after winning T20 series against New Zealand

    Women in green make Pakistan proud after winning T20 series against New Zealand

    In a groundbreaking achievement, the Pakistan women’s cricket team scripted history in Dunedin on Tuesday, securing their inaugural series triumph against the formidable New Zealand women’s squad, marking an end to the latter’s undefeated streak of 8-0 in T20Is against Pakistan.

    The women’s team also made history on Sunday as they registered their maiden win over New Zealand, beating the hosts by seven wickets in the first Twenty20 International.

    The turning point unfolded over two consecutive matches, where the Girls in Green displayed remarkable prowess to emerge victorious.

    The first encounter witnessed a convincing 7-wicket win, setting the stage for an even more decisive performance in the second game, where Pakistan outshone their opponents by a margin of 10 runs, solidifying their series lead at 2-0.

    Facing a formidable New Zealand side, Pakistan managed to restrict the hosts to a total of 127/7 after setting a target of 137/6.

    Aalia Riaz played a crucial role, contributing 32 off 22, including one shot over the boundary and three well-timed strokes to the fence.

    Muneeba Ali, the opener, also made a significant impact with a score of 35.

    In response, New Zealand found themselves struggling at 89/6, courtesy of Pakistan’s disciplined bowling attack.

    However, a resilient effort by Georgia Pimmer and Hamma Rowe aimed to revive the hosts’ chances.

    Despite their efforts, they fell short by 10 runs as Fatima Sana successfully defended 17 runs in the final over.

    Fatima Sana emerged as a key player with an impressive performance, securing three crucial wickets, while Sadia Iqbal added to the triumph by sending two players back to the pavilion.

    Scores in brief: PAKISTAN 137-6 in 20 overs (Muneeba Ali 35, Aliya Riaz 32 not out, Nida Dar 14; Fran Jones 2-21)

    NEW ZEALAND 127-7 in 20 overs (Georgia Plimmer 28 run out, Hannah Rowe 33; Fatima Sana 3-22)

  • Pakistan Women’s team defeats New Zealand in the second T20

    Pakistan women’s team beat New Zealand by 10 runs in the second T20.

    Pakistan has a decisive lead of 2-0 in the 3-match series. New Zealand’s team has scored 127 runs in pursuit of the target of 138 runs.

    On behalf of Pakistan, Muniba Ali scored 35 runs, Alia Riaz scored 32 runs, Bisma Maruf scored 21 runs, and Captain Nida Dar scored 14 runs. Pakistan women’s team scored 137 runs in the allotted overs while batting first.

    New Zealand’s Heena Roy scored 33 runs, and Georgia Palmer scored 28 runs. The third and final T20 match of the series will be played on December 9.

  • World Cup 2023: Pakistan defeats New Zealand by 21 under DLS method

    World Cup 2023: Pakistan defeats New Zealand by 21 under DLS method

    In the 35th match of the ICC ODI World Cup, Pakistan defeated New Zealand by 21 runs under the Duckworth-Louis (DLS) method after a high-scoring thriller.

    Pakistan’s captain Babar Azam won the toss and decided to bow first.

    The New Zealand team scored 401 runs for the loss of six wickets in the allotted 50 overs, with opener Richan Ravinder playing an innings of 108 runs. Captain Kane Williamson was dismissed for 95 while opener Devon Conway put up 35, Daryl Mitchell 29, Mark Chapman 39, and Glenn Phillips was dismissed for 41 runs. Mitchell Santner remained not out with 26 and Tom Latham scored 2 runs.

    For Pakistan, Muhammad Wasim Jr. took three wickets, while Hasan Ali, Iftikhar Ahmed, and Haris Rauf took one wicket each.

    In response to New Zealand’s target of 402 runs, Pakistan lost its first wicket at 11 runs when Abdullah Shafique returned to the pavilion after scoring only four runs.

    After that, Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman took over the crease. Zaman scored his 11th century with the help of 9 sixes and 6 fours off 63 balls, the fastest century by a Pakistani in the World Cup. Pakistan scored 160 runs for the loss of one wicket before the match was stopped due to rain.

    Before the rain stopped for the first time, Pakistan had scored 160 runs for one wicket in 21.3 overs, New Zealand had scored 133 runs for one wicket in 21 overs, and Pakistan was ahead by 10 runs on the Duckworth-Louis method. Pakistan was given the target of 342 runs in 41 overs after cut off.

    But the match was stopped for the second time due to rain, under the Duckworth-Louis (DLS) method, Pakistan was leading by 21 runs. In 25.3 overs, Pakistan had to score 179 runs for one wicket. The national team scored 200 runs for the loss of one wicket in 25.3 overs. Continuous rain caused the match to be abandoned and Pakistan was declared the winner by 21 runs under the DLS method.

    Fakhar Zaman and Babar Azam remained unbeaten. Fakhar scored 126 on 81 balls while Babar score 66 runs off 63 balls.

  • Chances of rain in Bangalore during Pak-New Zealand match

    Chances of rain in Bangalore during Pak-New Zealand match

    As the race for World Cup 2023 semi-finalists takes shape, Pakistan will compete in a make-or-break match against New Zealand in Bangalore on Saturday before playing their last match against England.

    However, weather forecasts show that Bangalore will receive rain on Saturday afternoon, with a 70 to 80 per cent chance of rain in the city from 2 pm onwards on Saturday.

    If the match is washed out due to rain, both teams will get one point each, leaving the net run rate unaffected.

  • Foreign coach to reportedly replace Misbah after South Africa series

    Foreign coach to reportedly replace Misbah after South Africa series

    The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has reportedly decided to remove Misbah-ul-Haq and bring in a foreign coach after the home series against South Africa.

    According to reports, Gary Kirsten and Grant Flower are likely to replace Misbah.

    It must be noted here that Misbah had already been removed from chief selector and batting coach’s posts. The head coach received immense backlash after Pakistan badly lost two-matches Test series against New Zealand.

    Misbah took charge in 2019 and under his coaching, Pakistan has only won home Tests against Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. The green shirts lost the home T20I series against Sri Lanka immediately after he took charge.

    It is pertinent to mention that the former cricketer recently parted ways with Pakistan Super League (PSL’s) team Islamabad United.

    IU’s official Twitter account said that he wanted to focus on commitments with the National side.