Pakistan remained New Zealand’s kryptonite within the World Cup semi-finals because the Men in Green beat the Kiwis by 7 wickets in Sydney on Wednesday. Pakistan will now wait and see which staff joins them in Sunday’s last between England and India.
Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan made their third 100+ partnership within the T20 World Cup. Both the openers have been despatched again by Trent Boult however by that point it was too late for the Black Caps as Pakistan appeared to win.
Both the Pakistan openers responded to their critics, who have been criticizing their type through the World Cup by dismissing New Zealand bowlers for Babar’s 50 and Rizwan’s 57.
Earlier, opting to bat, New Zealand’s batsmen have been discovering it troublesome on the used SCG observe as they struggled to interact the ball as a result of gradual nature of the floor.
Daryl Mitchell hit an unbeaten half-century on time and captain Kane Williamson scored 46 off 42 to assist New Zealand publish 152 for 4 after the Kiwis misplaced some early wickets. Finn Allen began his innings with confidence, however Shaheen Afridi acquired him out to the leg. Second opener Devon Conway (21) tried to increase the innings with three fours however was run out by a straight throw at mid-off by Shadab Khan. New man Glenn Phillips lasted simply eight balls, left-arm spinner Mohammad Nawaz straight again at him as New Zealand have been diminished to 49 for 3 in eight overs.
After this, Williamson and Mitchell dealt with the innings collectively and shared a 50-ball 68-run partnership for the fourth wicket. The duo shared a fifty-run partnership in simply 36 balls however did not compel the tempo until the tip as fours and sixes have been arduous to return by.
For Pakistan, quick bowler Afridi took two wickets, whereas Mohammad Nawaz took one.
With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
