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New Zealand and Pakistan will take on each other in Match 35 on Saturday, November 4, at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, in Bangalore.
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PCB Chairman announces PKR 1 million reward for Fakhar Zaman's outstanding performance
PCB Management Committee Chairman Zaka Ashraf commended Fakhar Zaman's remarkable unbeaten 126 in Pakistan's triumph over New Zealand at the ICC World Cup in Bengaluru. In a telephonic conversation, Ashraf lauded Zaman's exceptional display and announced a PKR 1 million reward as a tribute to his outstanding contribution. He conveyed his best wishes to Fakhar Zaman and the entire Pakistani team for their future matches, expressing confidence in witnessing further exceptional performances and successes down the line.
Winning skipper Babar Azam said:
“When we came to the dressing room, just passed message we need good partnerships. Said to Fakhar if he plays 15 overs we'll be ahead. Back of the mind we knew rain was coming. Full credit to Fakhar. We knew there was a short boundary and utilised it. We're just trying to give 100 percent. You never know. We're just going match by match,” Babar said.
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Losing skipper Kane Williamson said:
“Obviously a nice first half. Weather played its part but can't take away from Pakistan. Zaman - the ground wasn't big enough for him. They played exceptionally well and gave themselves every chance. Match getting shortened brings both teams closer together. Would've been nice to have the full 50. Was tricky to protect the shorter side. Full credit, they deserved the result today. I thought the contributions throughout were great. Clearly a very good surface. Can be tough on the bowlers sometimes. Rachin is batting absolutely beautifully. There's always small margins with the ball. If you get a wicket or two, you can take the short side out of it with the left-right combo. But we couldn't do that,” Williamson said.
Fakhar Zaman adjudged POTM:
“We were chasing 400 and that was our plan, just to see off the first 4 overs and thankfully it was my day. To be honest, I was lucky a few times but really enjoyed this innings. We know every game is a do or die for us and we have decided to play aggressively and we are playing with that mind so everybody is just trying to score runs. This is one of the best (knocks in ODI cricket) but I will always rank my 193 in South Africa highly, but I really enjoyed this game and New Zealand are a great side, so definitely one of the best. We were also praying that we don't want any more game to happen (while waiting anxiously in the dressing room during the rain break) because it was already 9 and half hours and we knew that DLS would come into the equation. We wanted to play with that aggressive mindset and we will play aggressively in the next game also,” Zaman said.
Most sixes by Pakistan in a World Cup innings
16 vs Zimbabwe, Kingston, 2007
13 vs New Zealand, Bengaluru, today*
10 vs UAE, Napier, 2015
9 vs Afghanistan, Chennai, 2023
9 vs Bangladesh, Kolkata, 2023
Highest scores for Pakistan in ODI World Cups
160 - Imran Nazir vs ZIM, Kingston, 2007
131* - Mohammad Rizwan vs SL, Hyderabad, 2023
126* - Fakhar Zaman vs NZ, Bengaluru, today*
119* - Ramiz Raja vs NZ, Christchurch, 1992
Well.. Well..
It's pelting down at the M.Chinnaswamy stadium. No more play looks possible here. Pakistan have pulled off another remarkable chase in this World Cup. #CWC23 #NZvPAK #Fakhar #babar
— Rishabh Beniwal (@RishabhBeniwal) November 4, 2023
THE RAIN IS BACK!
The covers are back as the umpires are once again forced to stop the play due to rain. Pakistan are 21 runs ahead on DLS.
THE RAIN IS BACK!
The covers are back as the umpires are once again forced to stop the play due to rain. Pakistan are 21 runs ahead on DLS.
20 runs off the over!
Pakistan are 199/1 after 25 overs.
6,1,6,6
Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman are toying with Kiwi bowlers in Chinnaswamy.
0,1,4,1,0,1
Seven runs off the over as Pakistan are 179/1 after 24 overs.
12 runs off the over
23 overs gone, Pakistan are 172/1
HALF-CENTURY FOR BABAR AZAM!
Babar Azam pulls to hit a four and bring up another half-century. He needs to make it count now!
22 overs gone..
Pakistan are 160/1. Boult finishes the over well as Pakistan seem to be under pressure.
In the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, New Zealand (NZ) is set to face off against Pakistan (PAK) in the 35th match at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore on November 4. Pakistan, after a string of four consecutive losses, managed to secure a crucial victory against Bangladesh in Kolkata. This win has breathed fresh life into their World Cup semi-final aspirations, as they currently stand in fifth place on the points table with six points and a net run rate of -0.024.
For Pakistan's potential semi-final berth, a clear path involves securing convincing wins in their upcoming two matches. Their immediate opponents are the New Zealand team, who have recently faced a downturn, suffering three consecutive losses. Notably, Pakistan has a strong historical record against New Zealand in the ODI World Cup. Hence, the Men in Green will carry a high level of confidence into this crucial encounter.
New Zealand's recent form had them positioned as a formidable side to contend with mere weeks ago. They had clinched victory in four consecutive matches, displaying impeccable coordination. Nonetheless, their momentum was interrupted by a narrow defeat to India, followed by a gut-wrenching 5-run loss to Australia. Their last outing saw them utterly dominated by South Africa, casting a shadow of uncertainty over their semi-final aspirations.
The perfect contest between bat-ball awaits at Chinnaswamy Stadium
Rachin Ravindra has emerged as a standout performer for the New Zealand side in this World Cup. He ranks among the tournament's leading run-scorers, amassing 415 runs in 7 innings at an impressive average of 69.16. As a left-handed No.3 batter, he's expected to thrive on the pitch's conditions. With Devon Conway's recent struggles and Tom Latham's disappointing tournament, the responsibility now falls on Daryl Mitchell and Ravindra to deliver substantial runs for the team.
Pakistan's bowling unit has hit its stride, showcasing impressive performances. Shaheen Afridi now leads the bowling charts with 16 wickets at an average of 19.93. The addition of Mohammad Wasim Jr. has proven to be a lethal asset, with his skills improving with each outing. While Haris Rauf has conceded runs, his knack for taking crucial wickets remains evident, amassing 12 dismissals at an economy rate of 6.50.
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