Pakistan Triumphs Over New Zealand in Second T20I
In a thrilling match at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, Pakistan defeated New Zealand by 38 runs in the second T20I of the five-match series. With this win, Pakistan takes a 2-0 lead in the series. The home side was unstoppable from the start and dominated the game in all departments, while the visitors struggled to match their performance.
Pakistan captain Babar Azam played a magnificent unbeaten knock of 101 runs in just 58 balls. Azam's innings was studded with 11 fours and three sixes, and he was well-supported by Mohammad Rizwan, who scored 50 runs in 34 balls. Together, they added 99 runs for the first wicket partnership, which is the 19th 50+ partnership between Rizwan and Azam in T20Is, the most by any pair in this format.
New Zealand struggled to chase down the target of 193 runs, and they were restricted to 154-7 in 20 overs. The only batter who offered some resistance was middle-order player Mark Chapman, who scored 65 runs in 40 balls. Haris Rauf was the pick of the bowlers for Pakistan with figures of 4-27 in four overs. Imad Wasim, Shadab Khan, and Zaman Khan bagged one wicket each.
The visitors made two changes with Henry Shipley replacing Adam Milne, and Cole McConchie replacing Ish Sodhi, who had a calf niggle. Meanwhile, Pakistan remained unchanged for the contest. Eight Kiwis were missing from the match because of the Indian Premier League (IPL), and skipper Kane Williamson had a bad knee injury, leaving the captaincy to batsman Tom Latham.
The remaining three T20 matches are on April 17 in Lahore, and 20 and 24 in Rawalpindi. Pakistan and New Zealand will also meet in five one-day internationals after the T20 series, honing preparations for this year's 50-over World Cup in India.
The tour comes as something of compensation for New Zealand pulling out of their visit to Pakistan on the day of the first game in September 2021, citing security concerns. The Black Caps played two Tests and three ODIs in Pakistan just three months ago.
Pakistan's performance in the series so far has been impressive, and they have shown that they are a force to be reckoned with. With a combination of experienced players and young talent, Pakistan has the potential to be a major contender in the upcoming T20 World Cup.
On the other hand, New Zealand will need to regroup quickly and come up with a plan to counter Pakistan's dominance. With Kane Williamson out of the series, the team will have to rely on its other players to step up and deliver in the remaining matches.
In conclusion, Pakistan's victory over New Zealand in the second T20I was a comprehensive one, and the home side has taken a firm grip on the series. The remaining matches promise to be exciting, and it remains to be seen if New Zealand can mount a comeback or if Pakistan will continue its winning ways.
پاکستان نے شنیوز کو پانچ میچ سیریز کے دوسرے ٹی ٹوئنٹی میں 38 رنز سے شکست دے دی ہے جو کہ لاہور کے گدھی اسٹیڈیم میں ہوا۔
١٩٣ رنز کا نشانہ تعقیب کرتے ہوئے، کیویز کو ٢٠ اوورز میں ١٥٤-٧ پر محدود کر دیا گیا۔
درمیانے اورڈر کے بیٹسمین مارک چیپمین ہی تھے جنہوں نے دوسرے کھیل کے دوران ٦٥ رنز بنا کر کچھ حملہ کیا تھا۔
حارس رؤف پاکستان کے بہترین باؤلرز تھے جن کی چار اوورز میں ۴-۲۷ کے فیگرز تھے۔
عماد وسیم، شاداب خان اور زمان خان نے ۱-۱ وکٹیں حاصل کیں۔
اس سے پہلے، کپتان بابر عزم نے پاکستان کے لئے غیر معمولی سنٹری مار کر کامیابی کا راستہ دکھایا۔
بابر عزم نے ٥٨ بالوں میں ١٠١ رنز بنائے جس میں ۱١ چوکے اور ٣ چھکے شامل تھے۔
اوپنر محمد رضوان اور بابر عزم نے پہلی وکٹ کے شراکتیں پر ٩٩ رنز کی شاندار شروعات کی۔ یہ T20Is میں ١٩ویں 50+ شراکت ہے جو کسی بھی جوڑے کی سب سے زیادہ ہے۔
انہوں نے انڈیا کے روہت شرما اور کے ایل راہول کے ١٥ شراکت