Pakistan, batting first, set a competitive target of 250 runs for New Zealand. The Pakistani opening pair provided a solid foundation, with Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman displaying exemplary batting prowess. They both reached their half-centuries, ensuring that Pakistan had a strong platform. However, New Zealand’s bowlers fought back valiantly, with Trent Boult and Tim Southee picking up crucial wickets to slow down Pakistan’s progress.
As the rain interruptions continued to disrupt the game, Pakistan’s innings was shortened, and they finished at 237/7 in their allotted overs. The DLS method adjusted the target to 252 for New Zealand in 46 overs.Source:-orrisa postNew Zealand’s chase got off to a shaky start, with Pakistan’s bowlers exploiting the tricky conditions. Shaheen Afridi and Hasan Ali wreaked havoc in the Kiwi batting lineup, taking key wickets and putting immense pressure on New Zealand. The required run rate steadily climbed, and New Zealand found it challenging to maintain momentum.
Source:-geo superKane Williamson, New Zealand’s captain, led from the front with a resilient half-century, but the mounting required run rate and loss of wickets hindered their progress. As the rain once again interrupted play, New Zealand found themselves needing 73 runs from 32 balls when the game was ultimately called off due to the inclement weather.
With this victory, Pakistan kept their semi-final hopes alive, moving up in the points table. The unpredictable nature of the World Cup, combined with Pakistan’s tenacious performance, has made the race for the semi-finals more intriguing than ever. The cricketing world eagerly awaits the remaining matches to see which teams will secure a spot in the semi-finals and vie for the coveted trophy
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