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  • WATCH: Mohammad Rizwan Screams In Pain As Mohammed Siraj Hits Him With An Aggressive Throw | Cricket News

    India’s fast bowler Mohammed Siraj left Pakistan’s Mohammad Rizwan in noticeable pain after an unfortunate incident involving a throw aimed at the stumps. Rizwan had driven a full delivery straight back at Siraj, who collected the ball during his follow-through and attempted a direct hit to try and run out the wicketkeeper-batter. However, instead of hitting the stumps, Siraj’s throw struck Rizwan’s hand, causing the ball to deflect toward fine leg.

    Despite the evident pain, Rizwan saw an opportunity to steal a single and took it. Siraj, realizing his mistake, quickly offered his apologies, and the two cricketers shared a moment of sportsmanship by hugging it out. (WATCH: Babar Azam Laughs Following Rohit Sharma Blooper During Toss Of India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup 2024 Match)

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    Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf’s three-wicket hauls helped Pakistan restrict India to 119 in the high-voltage match of the T20 World Cup at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York on Sunday.

    Pakistan came with a strong bowling attack giving Indian batters little room to go for their shorts. After winning the toss Babar Azam-led Pakistan asked India to bat first. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma opened for the Men in Blue and Shaheen Afridi started the attack for Pakistan.

    Rohit stunned the Pakistani pacer in the first over as he slammed a six over the deep square leg. India had a great start to the match as they ended the first over with 8/0 on the scoreboard.

    The game was stopped as rain played a spoilsport after the first six balls. After the game resumed, Kohli slammed a four towards the covers. However, the Indian talisman batter’s knock had to come to an end after Naseem Shah removed Kohli in the third ball of the second over for four runs. Rishabh Pant replaced Kohli on the crease.

    After Kohli’s dismissal, India lost their momentum as in the third over Afridi removed Men in Blue skipper Rohit Sharma for 13 runs. Axar Patel replaced Rohit on the crease. Mohammad Amir came for Pakistan in the fourth over and gave only four runs. The pair of Pant and Axar found it hard to score runs against Amir.

    In the second ball of the sixth over, Usman Khan dropped Pant’s catch on the covers. Amir gave 12 runs in the last over of the powerplay. India reached the 50-run mark after the end of the powerplay.

    After playing a few risky shots, Pant played a stunning shot over bowlers head for four in the seventh over. Naseem Shah bagged his second wicket after he removed Axar Patel for 20 runs in the fourth ball of the eighth over. The Pakistani bowler was successful in breaking the 39-run partnership of Axar and Pant.

    Suryakumar Yadav replaced Axar on crease. Soon after coming on the pitch, Suryakumar pressed the ball forward for a four. The Men in Green continued display a sluggish performance with their field as Usman Khan missed Pant’s catch over the mid-wicket. The India wicketkeeper-batter continued to test his luck.

    Pant dominated Haris Rauf in the 10th over as he smashed two fours in consecutive balls. Rauf gave away 13 runs in the 10th over. India stood at 81/3 in the midway of the first innings. Haris Rauf bagged his first wicket of the match after he removed Suryakumar Yadav for seven runs in the second ball of the 12th over.

    Shivam Dube replaced Suryakumar on the crease. Dube failed to make a mark in his first match against Pakistan as Naseem Shah removed the allrounder for just three runs in the second ball of the 14th over. Hardik Pandya replaced Dube.

    Mohammad Amir removed dangerous Rishabh Pant from the crease in the first ball of the 15th over. Babar Azam took his catch from mid-off. Pant was replaced by Ravindra Jadeja on the crease.

    In the second ball of the 15th over, Amir removed Jadeja after the Indian all-rounder placed the ball on the short cover and Imad Wasim made no mistake to take the catch. Amir was on a hattrick but Arshdeep Singh managed to negate it.

    The 15th over was crucial as Pakistan made a comeback in the game after bagging two wickets. Amir gave only one run in the over as India struggled to cross the 100-run mark. Hardik Pandya failed to make a mark again as he was removed by Haris Rauf for seven runs in the fourth ball of the 18th over. Bumrah replaced Hardik but the star India pacer was removed by Haris in the sixth ball of the 18th over.

    Arshdeep Singh was removed from Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan in the last ball of the 19th over and India could score 119 runs. Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf were the top bowlers for Pakistan. Mohammad Amir bagged two wickets in his four-over spell and Shaheen Afridi took one wicket. Brief score: India 119 (Rishabh Pant 42, Axar Patel 20, Rohit Sharma 13; Haris Rauf 3/21) vs Pakistan. (With ANI inputs)

  • Shaheen Afridi could possibly be discipline office: Moody, Manjrekar select Pakistan cricketers with IPL presents in ‘perfect world’

    By India Today Sports Desk: Sanjay Manjrekar and Tom Moody picked the Pakistani cricketers who could get an Indian Premier League (IPL) contract in a ‘perfect world’. Moody reckoned that fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi could possibly be the No.1 select for any group. Shaheen is for the time being having fun with for Nottinghamshire Outlaws throughout the T20 Blast 2023.

    Moody, who labored as the top coach of the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), moreover backed skipper Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan and Shadab Khan to get worthwhile IPL presents.

    “Shaheen Afridi, Babar Azam, Rizwan and Shadab Khan. They have got a number of terrific players, particularly in this format of the game. Shaheen would be your No.1 pick, he would be box office,” Moody was quoted as saying to ESPNcricinfo.

    Manjrekar, throughout the meantime, talked about that IPL teams additionally must seek for Haris Rauf for his demise bowling skills. The veteran moreover talked about that Fakhar Zaman could very nicely be a invaluable addition to some teams.

    “One of the best death bowlers, Haris Rauf,” Manjrekar talked about.

    “I think about their bowlers more than their batters. But Fakhar Zaman would be an interesting choice in certain teams,” Manjrekar talked about.

    Moreover, Manjrekar talked about that Rizwan is any person who could play the anchor’s operate in any group.

    “Rizwan is somebody who plays the anchor’s role. Sometimes, I tend to get worried when Babar and Rizwan bat together,” he added.

    Back in 2008, Kamran Akmal, Younis Khan and Sohail Tanvir have been part of the Rajasthan Royals’ (RR) group that gained the inaugural model of the IPL. Shahid Afridi, Mohammad Hafeez, Salman Butt and Shoaib Akhtar and completely different Pakistani cricketers moreover carried out that season. But due to political tensions between the neighbouring nations, avid gamers from Pakistan haven’t taken half throughout the IPL since 2009.

  • Pakistan lose No. 1 spot in ICC Rankings in 48 hours after New Zealand clinch consolation win in ODI assortment

    By India Today Sports Desk: Pakistan misplaced the No. 1 spot in ICC Men’s ODI Rankings, 48 hours after they claimed it for the first time in historic previous. The Asian giants have been dethroned from the very best spot after they failed to complete a 5-0 sweep of a visiting New Zealand side in Karachi on Sunday, May 7.

    Pakistan scripted historic previous on Friday as soon as they grew to develop into the No. 1 side for the first time of their historic previous in ODI cricket, hammering New Zealand by 102 runs throughout the 4th ODI. They leapfrogged India and Australia to clinch the numero uno spot.

    fifth ODI, PAK vs NZ: Highlights

    However, a 47-run defeat to New Zealand throughout the assortment finale on Sunday seen them drop once more to No. 3 spot. Australia, with 113 elements are on the prime whereas India are on the No. 2 spot with 113 elements as successfully. Pakistan are No. 3 with 112 elements as a result of the race for the very best spot heats up throughout the ODI World Cup 12 months.

    Babar mirrored on the gathering win and conceded that they did not get the required finish. Pakistan acquired the 5-match assortment 4-1.

    “t was a brilliant series, but didn’t finish it the way we wanted. We didn’t do well with the bat at the top and Agha and Iftikhar got a good partnership but we left too many runs for them,” he added.

    IFTIKHAR’S VALIANT EFFORT IN VAIN

    On Sunday, New Zealand acquired the toss and opted to bat and posted a stiff full of 299 in 49.3 overs.

    Will Young hit an 87-ball 91 after coming out to bat on the prime of the order. There have been essential contributions from the entire batting unit.

    Tom Blundell (15) and Henry Nicholls purchased out early nonetheless captain Tom Latham stepped up and hit 59 from 58 balls.

    Mark Chapman, as typical, provided the impetus throughout the heart overs hitting 2 sixes and 5 boundaries whereas Rachin Ravindra pushed all the in the direction of 300 with a 20-ball 28-run cameo.

    Shaheen Afridi was the select of the Pakistan bowlers with 3 wickets whereas Usama Mir and Shadab Khan picked up 2 wickets each.

    However, Pakistan’s batting failed as their large weapons Babar Azam (1) and Mohammad Rizwan (9) fell early.

    Agha Salman (57) and Iftikhar Ahmed (72-ball 94) saved Pakistan’s hopes alive nonetheless the chase withered off after they left an extreme quantity of for the highest.

    Iftikhar hit 2 sixes and eight boundaries and remained unbeaten on 94 on the end nonetheless it was not enough as New Zealand tasted success for the first time throughout the ODI assortment.

  • Pakistan lose No. 1 spot in ICC Rankings in 48 hours after New Zealand clinch consolation win in ODI assortment

    By India Today Sports Desk: Pakistan misplaced the No. 1 spot in ICC Men’s ODI Rankings, 48 hours after they claimed it for the first time in historic previous. The Asian giants have been dethroned from the best spot after they failed to complete a 5-0 sweep of a visiting New Zealand aspect in Karachi on Sunday, May 7.

    Pakistan scripted historic previous on Friday as soon as they grew to turn into the No. 1 aspect for the first time of their historic previous in ODI cricket, hammering New Zealand by 102 runs throughout the 4th ODI. They leapfrogged India and Australia to clinch the numero uno spot.

    fifth ODI, PAK vs NZ: Highlights

    However, a 47-run defeat to New Zealand throughout the assortment finale on Sunday seen them drop once more to No. 3 spot. Australia, with 113 components are on the prime whereas India are on the No. 2 spot with 113 components as successfully. Pakistan are No. 3 with 112 components as a result of the race for the best spot heats up throughout the ODI World Cup 12 months.

    Babar mirrored on the gathering win and conceded that they did not get the desired finish. Pakistan obtained the 5-match assortment 4-1.

    “t was a brilliant series, but didn’t finish it the way we wanted. We didn’t do well with the bat at the top and Agha and Iftikhar got a good partnership but we left too many runs for them,” he added.

    IFTIKHAR’S VALIANT EFFORT IN VAIN

    On Sunday, New Zealand obtained the toss and opted to bat and posted a stiff full of 299 in 49.3 overs.

    Will Young hit an 87-ball 91 after coming out to bat on the prime of the order. There have been essential contributions from the entire batting unit.

    Tom Blundell (15) and Henry Nicholls purchased out early nonetheless captain Tom Latham stepped up and hit 59 from 58 balls.

    Mark Chapman, as typical, provided the impetus throughout the middle overs hitting 2 sixes and 5 boundaries whereas Rachin Ravindra pushed your complete in direction of 300 with a 20-ball 28-run cameo.

    Shaheen Afridi was the select of the Pakistan bowlers with 3 wickets whereas Usama Mir and Shadab Khan picked up 2 wickets each.

    However, Pakistan’s batting failed as their huge weapons Babar Azam (1) and Mohammad Rizwan (9) fell early.

    Agha Salman (57) and Iftikhar Ahmed (72-ball 94) saved Pakistan’s hopes alive nonetheless the chase withered off after they left an extreme quantity of for the highest.

    Iftikhar hit 2 sixes and eight boundaries and remained unbeaten on 94 on the end nonetheless it was not ample as New Zealand tasted success for the first time throughout the ODI assortment.

  • Babar Azam lauds pacers after Pakistan’s 6-wicket win vs New Zealand in 1st ODI: All credit score goes to them

    Pakistan vs New Zealand: Babar Azam lauded Naseem Shah and the opposite quick bowlers after the Men in Green gained the primary ODI by six wickets in Karachi.

    New Delhi,UPDATED: Jan 9, 2023 23:44 IST

    All credit score goes to them: Babar lauds pacers after PAK’s 6-wicket win vs NZ in 1st ODI. Courtesy: AP

    By India Today Web Desk: Skipper Babar Azam heaped reward on his staff’s quick bowlers after Pakistan secured a six-wicket victory over New Zealand within the first ODI in opposition to New Zealand on the National Stadium in Karachi.

    Among the pacers, it was Naseem Shah, who stood out, after he picked up a five-wicket haul and in addition gained the Player of the Match award. Even as Haris Rauf didn’t have the perfect of days, Naseem obtained help from Mohammad Wasim Jr, who obtained the essential wicket of opening batter Finn Allen.

    “We utilised the new ball, and fast bowlers executed the plan. All the credit goes to them,” Babar was quoted as saying in the post-match presentation ceremony.

    Babar, who scored 66 runs off 82 balls with five fours and one six, reckoned that batting wasn’t easy due to the weather conditions. The captain didn’t forget to credit Mohammad Rizwan, who stayed unbeaten on 77 off 86 balls with six fours and one six.

    “We knew it would be cold, and there would be dew… It was difficult for a new batter coming in. In the end, Rizwan was outstanding,” Babar stated.

    Babar was also involved in a handy 60-run partnership with Rizwan for the third wicket after Michael Bracewell got the important wicket of Fakhar Zaman. Agha Salman hit Tim Southee for a six down the ground as Pakistan chased 256 down with 11 balls to spare.

    “It is good to have options as a captain, and I have a lot of them in terms of fast bowlers as well as spinners,” he added.

    The second ODI will happen on Wednesday, January 11 in Karachi itself.

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    sabyasachi chowdhury

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    Jan 9, 2023

  • Rizwan or Sarfaraz? Confusion over Pakistan’s stand-in captain after Babar misses Day 3 vs New Zealand

    Pakistan vs New Zealand, 1st Test: Sarfaraz Ahmed, who returned to the Test Xi for the primary time since January 2019, stood in as captain on Day 3 after Babar Azam missed motion in Karachi. Mohammad Rizwan got here on as an alternative fielder.

    New Delhi,UPDATED: Dec 28, 2022 12:13 IST

    Sarfaraz Ahmed returned to Pakistan’s Test Xi for the primary time in practically 4 years (AFP Photo)

    By India Today Web Desk: Pakistan captain Babar Azam didn’t take the sector on Day 3 of the first Test in opposition to New Zealand in Karachi. The skipper, who hit 161 within the first innings, was seen on the sector within the final two classes on Day 2 however he was not on the sector, marshaling the troops on the National Stadium.

    Babar Azam, in accordance with native media, was down with flu whilst the tv cameras noticed him within the dressing room within the workforce’s coaching package.

    As it turned out, Sarfaraz Ahmed, who had returned to the Test facet for the primary time in practically 4 years, was named because the designated stand-in captain. Sarfaraz was seen taking DRS calls and he even obtained one spot on when Nauman Ali appealed for LBW in opposition to Devon Conway. After session with the bowler, the previous captain took the assessment and obtained the on-field umpire’s not out choice overturned.

    The confusion erupted when Mohammad Rizwan, who walked in as an alternative fielder initially of the day’s play was calling the pictures. Rizwan, who was dropped from the first Test after a sequence of poor outings in opposition to England earlier within the 12 months, was setting the fields and having chats with bowlers.

    A bit of followers have been questioning if Rizwan was main the facet after having are available as an alternative fielder. However, the International Cricket Council guidelines recommend {that a} substitute cannot lead or bowl in a match.

    According to MCC’s 24.1.2 legislation, “A substitute shall not bowl or act as captain but may act as wicket-keeper only with the consent of the umpires,” he added.

    Things grew to become clear when Sarfaraz referred to as for the assessment within the first session but it surely was Rizwan who was taking good care of the adjustments and area settings.

    Rizwan managed scores of 29, 46, 10, 30, 19, 7 within the 3-Test sequence in opposition to England as Pakistan slipped to a 3-0 whitewash in a Test sequence for the primary time at house.

    On the opposite hand, Sarfaraz, who obtained a chance in Tests for the primary time since January 2019, hit 86 within the first innings as Pakistan posted 438 on the board.

    New Zealand got here up with a robust response because the opening pair of Tom Latham and Conway added 183 runs. Conway departed for 92 however Latham carried on and hit his thirteenth Test hundred.

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    Dec 28, 2022

  • Shopkeepers in Pakistan refused to take cash from me after 2021 T20 WC win over IND: Mohammad Rizwan

    Swashbuckling Pakistan batter Mohammad Rizwan in an interview with Michael Atherton mentioned that shopkeepers in Pakistan refused to take cash from him after his unbeaten knock towards India within the 2021 T20 World Cup.

    “When we won against India, that time, I thought it was only a match for me. But when it comes to Pakistan, I saw the love from my people. After that, whenever I went to a shop, they won’t take money from me. They would say, ‘you go, you go. I won’t take money from you! And it’s the same for Babar Azam and Shaheen Shah Afridi as well,” he mentioned within the video shared by Pakistan Cricket.

    In the 2021 match, Pakistan had delivered to an finish India’s near-three-decade domination of them on the earth stage in essentially the most convincing vogue, embarrassing their arch-rivals by 10 wickets within the Super 12 stage of the T20 World Cup.

    Skipper Babar Azam stroked his solution to 68 whereas his opening accomplice, Mohammad Rizwan, smashed 79 because the Indian bowlers struggled to include the 2 batters.

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    Virat Kohli’s half-century had helped India get well from a disastrous begin and submit 151/7 towards Pakistan nevertheless it went in useless as Pakistan romped to victory.

    The two groups met thrice this yr, twice within the Asia Cup and as soon as within the T20 World Cup. India received as soon as within the Asia Cup Group Stage and as soon as within the T20 World Cup Super 12 stage whereas Pakistan had been victorious within the Super 4 stage of the Asia Cup.

    Rizwan will subsequent be in motion within the third Test towards England in Karachi from December 17. The Three Lions have already received the primary and second Test, thereby clinching the collection.

  • Hope Pakistan win T20 World Cup: Kiran More backs Babar Azam-led aspect to carry the title

    T20 World Cup remaining: Kiran More needs Pakistan to win the T20 World Cup in 2022, contemplating the nation’s latest struggles as a cricketing nation.

    New Delhi,UPDATED: Nov 12, 2022 12:54 IST

    Hope Pakistan win T20 World Cup: Kiran More backs Babar Azam-led aspect to carry the title (AP Photo)

    By India Today Web Desk: Former India chief selector Kiran More mentioned that he hopes Pakistan will beat England within the remaining and win the T20 World Cup in 2022, contemplating the nation’s latest struggles as a cricketing nation.

    Pakistan will tackle England within the T20 World Cup 2022 remaining on the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Sunday, November 13. While Pakistan defeated New Zealand by seven wickets within the first semi-final, England crushed India within the second semi-final.

    Heavy rain might disrupt the Melbourne Cricket Ground showdown and even see the groups topped joint champions if unable to finish a match of not less than 10 overs per aspect by the top of the reserve day on Monday.

    Pakistan obtained off to a shaky begin within the T20 World Cup 2022, dropping to India and Zimbabwe of their first two video games. However, the Babar Azam-led aspect resurrected their T20 WC marketing campaign by defeating South Africa and have been on a roll since.

    “The way Pakistan are playing cricket, when you look at their country also, what they have gone through as a cricket board as well – no team used to travel there. They didn’t get to play matches. I hope Pakistan wins the World Cup,” Kiran More was quoted as saying by SportsKeeda.

    “England went to Pakistan and beat them before coming to the World Cup. They are a threatening team.

    More chose Babar and his opening partner Mohammad Rizwan as his impact players from the Pakistan team for the final. He praised the duo, saying:

    “Babar Azam is an excellent participant. On the massive event, he at all times comes up with good performances. He is a wonderful backfoot participant. Rizwan can be an excellent cricketer. Rizwan and Babar make a fantastic mixture. Babar has a cool thoughts and Rizwan has aggression. Their mixture is great,” More added.

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    Nov 12, 2022

  • Matthew Hayden praises Babar Azam for throwdowns to Mohammad Rizwan: He confirmed that it wasn’t nearly him

    T20 World Cup 2022: Mentor Matthew Hayden was delighted after Babar Azam’s Pakistan defeated Kane Williamson’s New Zealand within the semi-final on the SCG in Sydney.

    New Delhi,UPDATED: Nov 9, 2022 23:56 IST

    It wasn’t nearly him: Hayden praises Babar for throwdowns to Rizwan. Courtesy: AP

    By India Today Web Desk: Pakistan cricket group’s mentor Matthew Hayden heaped reward on Babar Azam for serving to his opening accomplice Mohammad Rizwan previous to the T20 World Cup 2022 semi-final in opposition to New Zealand on Wednesday, November 9 on the Sydney Cricket Ground.

    Pakistan gained the match by seven wickets and superior to their first T20 WC last since 2009 the place they defeated Sri Lanka. Both Babar and Rizwan have been struggling for type though the Men in Green by some means managed to qualify for the semis.

    In the semis, each batters put forth their A-game and stitched collectively a 105-run stand for the opening wicket after Pakistan have been requested to chase down 153.

    Hayden, who joined the Pakistan nationwide group again in September, lauded Babar for sending throwdowns to Rizwan earlier than the match on the SCG. Hayden spoke about the identical in a dressing room video uploaded on Pakistan cricket’s Twitter deal with.

    “Sensational performance. I think as coaches and a team, we can only ask about giving our best and clearly tonight that was the case. It was just an extraordinary effort. I want to make a special mention to a moment that I saw at the start of play and that was Babar throwing balls to Rizzy and I thought, from an opening partnership’s point of view, that’s exactly what this team requires,” Hayden mentioned.

    “It’s just extraordinary that they decided to do that. There were plenty of coaches around, but Babar showed that it wasn’t just about him, it’s also about his mate at the other end,” he added.

    Rizwan went on to bag the Player of the Match award after he scored 57 runs with the assistance of 5 fours. Babar additionally regained type by scoring a fifty, serving to Pakistan get previous the end line with 5 balls to spare.

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    sabyasachi chowdhury

    Published On:

    Nov 9, 2022

  • T20 World Cup: Babar Azam and I saved saved believing, says Mohammad Rizwan after discovering type in semi-final

    T20 World Cup 2022: Mohammad Rizwan scored a match-winning 57 within the semi-final in opposition to New Zealand, proving naysayers improper as he overcame a lean patch. Captain Babar Azam additionally chipped in with a fifty on Wednesday.

    New Delhi,UPDATED: Nov 9, 2022 17:37 IST

    Mohammad Rizwan hit a match-winning 57 within the semi-final vs New Zealand (AP Photo)

    By India Today Web Desk: Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam proved naysayers improper by stepping up within the big-ticket semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2022 in opposition to New Zealand in Sydney on Wednesday. Questions had been requested of their method and strike price within the Super 12 stage of the event however Babar and Rizwan hit match-winning fifties as Pakistan outclassed New Zealand within the first semi-final by 7 wickets.

    After having dominated the batting charts within the lead-up to the T20 World Cup, Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan didn’t get stepping into Australia as Pakistan had been on the point of elimination after defeats to arch-rivals India and Zimbabwe of their first two matches. However, their center order stepped up with the likes of Iftikhar Ahmad, Mohammad Haris and Shan Masood and Shadab Khan chipping in with the bat at essential junctures.

    Babar Azam had scored solely 39 runs in 5 matches and Mohammad Rizwan 103 runs within the Super 12 stage of T20 World Cup. The duo was criticised for the lack to maintain the scoreboard transferring and fairly just a few former cricketers additionally prompt Babar drop down the batting order.

    New Zealand vs Pakistan, T20 World Cup Highlights

    However, it was Babar and Rizwan who tore into the highly-rated New Zealand assault within the semi-final, stitching a 105-run partnership in simply 76 balls as Pakistan chased down a 153-run goal in simply 19.1 overs. Babar and Rizwan struck at a wholesome price within the powerplay as Pakistan deflated New Zealand’s hopes by scoring 55 runs within the powerplay.

    Babar received to his fifty in 38 balls whereas Rizwan received there in 37 balls, placing their fingers up for Pakistan on the massive evening in Sydney.

    “Luckily, the fifty was in the semifinal. Babar and I were struggling but we worked hard and believed. We kept fighting. When we crossed the boundary line, we decided to take the attack to the new ball bowlers. When we finished the powerplay, we knew one of us had to bat deep as it was a tricky pitch,” Rizwan, who was named the Player of the Match within the semi-final, mentioned.

    ‘WE KEPT BELIEVING’

    Rizwan mentioned Pakistan by no means stopped believing in themselves at the same time as they had been on the point of elimination after their shock loss to Zimbabwe. Pakistan had been handed a lifeline on the ultimate matchday of the Super 12 stage because the Netherlands shocked South Africa.

    Pakistan made full use of the lifeline and defeated Bangladesh within the digital quarter-final in Adelaide.

    Pakistan had been scientific with each bat and ball as Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shadab Khan and Mohammad Nawaz stepped with the ball, limiting New Zealand to only 152 in 20 overs.

    “Our start to the tournament wasn’t good but the guys kept believing,” Rizwan added.

    Pakistan, who reached their third T20 World Cup last, will tackle the winner of the second semi-final between India and England within the huge last in Melbourne on November 13.

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    Nov 9, 2022