2022.10.10 16:41

NZ vs PAK Tri

New Zealand vs Pakistan Highlights: If it was bowlers who set the match for Pakistan, then their skipper Babar Azam (79 not out) finished things off as they defeated New Zealand by six wickets. Pakistan chased down the target in 18.2 overs. Earlier, Haris Rauf’s three wickets in the penultimate over derailed New Zealand’s momentum as they only managed to score 147/8. Rauf (3/28), Wasim (2/20), Nawaz (2/44) were excellent with the bowl for Pakistan.

Brief Scores

New Zealand: 147 for 8 in 20 overs (Devon Conway 36, Kane Williamson 31, Mark Chapman 32; Haris Rauf 3/38, Wasim jr 2/20, Nawaz 2/44)

Pakistan: 149 for 4 in 19.2 overs (Babar Azam 79 not out, Shadab Khan 34; Tickner 2/42, Boult 1/22)

Highlights of PAK vs NZ from Christchurch are below.

Match EndedBangladesh and Pakistan tour of New Zealand, 2022 - Match 2

New Zealand

147/8 (20.0)vs

Pakistan

149/4 (18.2)Match Ended ( Day - Match 2 ) Pakistan beat New Zealand by 6 wicketsLive Blog

New Zealand vs Pakistan Highlights

15:20 (IST)08 Oct 2022Babar Azam on win!

"The bowlers did very well in the first six overs. As a captain I am very happy. We assessed the conditions and executed the plans. Shadab played very well and Nawaz` knock was also worthy. Very happy to get some rest. Looking forward to the next game."

15:18 (IST)08 Oct 2022Kane Williamson on the loss!

"There were some good bits but we would like to get better in the next game. Pakistan were good with the bat and the ball, we failed to put a really good competitive total on the board. We didn`t think that this will be so wet with the temperatures being so cold here. It was not a surface where you could get easy rhythm. Even in the second innings, it wasn`t too easy. They were clinical in getting over the line, credit goes to Pakistan."

15:17 (IST)08 Oct 2022Babar on the chase!

`We started well in the batting. Me and Rizwan planned to play the first six overs as some dew was around. We have a plan regarding Shadab, he has some nice skills. I decided to play all the way and Shadab would take the chances. We settled at the wicket and then I decided to play the anchor. There was some dew and the ball was coming in nicely. The spinners didn`t get too much help because of the dew.`

15:08 (IST)08 Oct 2022NZ vs PAK Live: Result!

Pakistan win by 6 wickets with 10 balls to spare! Skipper Babar Azam is plays the captain`s knock with an unbeaten 79 off 53 balls. A clinical performance by Pakistan they are the team to watch out for in the T20 World Cup. One of the favourites, for sure. Babar Azam is also the player of the match!

15:06 (IST)08 Oct 2022NZ vs PAK Live: FOUR!

Haider Ali follows the six with a boundary! Pakistan are now one hit away from win. Fuller delivery outside off, bangs it over extra cover boundary for four! One bounce and the ball crashes in the fence. Pakistan need three runs to win from 12 balls.

15:05 (IST)08 Oct 2022NZ vs PAK Live: SIX!

BOOM! Haider Ali hits a 98m six to start his innings. Gets a bumper on the stumps, widens his stance and hooks this over backward square.

15:04 (IST)08 Oct 2022NZ vs PAK Live: Back-to-back boundaries for Babar!

4 Stand and deliver from the Pakistan skipper! Gets on top of the bounce and drags it from outside off to pull towards the vacant deep midwicket fence! Brilliantly executed, gets his reward.

4 This time through the off side, he slaps it between cover and mid off.

Pakistan need 13 more runs to win from 14 balls.

15:00 (IST)08 Oct 2022NZ vs PAK Live: Wicket!

Death bowling at its very best by Trent Boult. Nawaz departs for 16. Boult hits the deck hard on good length and just outside the off stump. Extra bounce and pace on this occasion. Nawaz goes for the pull and gets a top edge high in the air. Conway calls for it and settles underneath the lights to take a good catch. Pakistan need 24 more runs to win from 18 balls. (PAK: 124/4)