Babar and Rizwan regain their form as Pakistan defeat New Zealand to get to the T20 World Cup final. In front of 36,443 ardent Pakistan supporters. Rizwan (57) and Azam (53) dismantled the famed Black Caps bowling attack in a 105-run opening partnership. Despite a tense end when both fell, they finished a deserving triumph with five balls to spare.
As Pakistan defeated New Zealand by seven wickets on Wednesda. To advance to the Twenty20 World Cup final and move within one victory of a second championship. Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam both hit half centuries. In the decisive match on November 13 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. They will either play England or India, who play on Thursday in Adelaide. With their disciplined bowling and razor-sharp defending at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Pakistan established the tone by holding New Zealand to just 152-4.
Rizwan (57) and Azam (53) demolished the renowned Black Caps. Bowling attack in a 105-run opening combination in front of 36,443 fervent Pakistan supporters. They clinched a well-deserved victory with five balls to spare despite a dramatic conclusion in which both fell.
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The last time Pakistan wIn the championship was in 2009 at Lord’s in England when they defeat Sri Lanka by eight wickets. And the journey to another final in Australia has been everything but smooth.
They recovered from heartbreaking last-ball defeats to India and Zimbabwe in the group stage by defeating the Netherlands and South Africa. Then, against all chances, they prevail when Pakistan easily defeat Bangladesh and the Proteas were shock by the Dutch.
New Zealand, which won Group 1, was hoping to go to the final for the second time in a row, but they were once more unsuccessful in their quest for a first-ever T20 championship.
When Kane Williamson wIn the toss, he have little problem in requesting Pakistan to bowl, but it turn out to be difficult going. Teams batting first had won five of the six games played in Sydney this tournament.
Azam displays shape
Finn Allen strike Shaheen Afridi for four runs off the first delivery of the exciting first over before being throw out lbw on the following pitch.
It was reversed after review due to an inside edge, but Afridi quickly replicated it again with a plumb edge.
Despite their ability to steady the ship, Devon Conway and Williamson were constrained by some excellent fielding during the six-over powerplay, where only two fielders are permitted outside the 30-yard circle.
It included Shadab Khan’s remarkable run out of Conway for 21, which he accomplished with a direct hit from mid-off.
When danger man Glenn Phillips was caught and bowled for six by Mohammad Nawaz, they took a further significant hit.
After 10-over, Daryl Mitchell and Williamson started to take more chances; the first six came in the 13th over.
After a performance that featured just two boundaries, Williamson was out on 46 by an Afridi yorker. Mitchell, who was undefeated at 53, and Jimmy Neesham, who scored 16, then contributed 29 runs in the final three overs.
Azam, the captain of Pakistan, was dropped by wicketkeeper Conway off Trent Boult’s first pitch in the reply. Azam was in need of runs after scoring just 39 runs in five matches before to the semi-final.
However, after a shaky beginning, he smashed a four off Boult, and partner Rizwan added two boundaries of his own in a costly 15-run over for New Zealand.
They quickly reached 55-0 from the powerplay after robbing Tim Southee of additional boundaries in another 15-run over.
Azam reached his half-century when Boult caught Azam in the deep and then dismissed Rizwan, giving New Zealand a ray of optimism.
However, Mohammad Haris (30) and Shan Masood (3 not out) maintained their composure and guided them home.