Tag: New Zealand vs Pakistan

Pakistan team plays Golf on off day

SHARJAH: Pakistan team captain Babar Azam, experienced cricketer Mohammad Hafeez and his son Roshan, and bowling consultant Vernon Philander spent some quality time at the gold course on a day off from cricket. 

In a picture posted on social media, Hafeez, Babar, and Philander can be seen posing with golf sticks. The three tied up strong contests in the course with also practicing power-hitting.

Remember, Hafeez had credited golf for improvement in his power-hitting in cricket.

Pakistan will do training session tomorrow ahead of their third game against Afghanistan on October 29. The Green Shirts are currently at top of the points table in Group 2 by winning both of their matches.

READ: ‘It was very important for us to win against NZ’ match-winner Asif

‘A long wait to win match for Pakistan came to an end’ Haris Rauf

SHARJAH: Pakistani Fast bowler Haris Rauf feels proud of himself after leading his team to victory against New Zealand in an important game in T20 World Cup. 

“I feel proud of myself after yesterday’s performance. It was my dream to win a match for Pakistan and finally, a long wait came to an end,” he said in a Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)’s video.

Haris said there is a plan given to them by team management is ‘give hundred percent’. “Our plan is to give hundred percent. In T20Is, not every player performs, one or two players win you matches. In last match, Shaheen performed and now my performance helped Pakistan win, maybe someone else in the next match. It is how T20 cricket runs,” he concluded.

READ: ‘It was very important for us to win against NZ’ match-winner Asif

‘It was very important for us to win against NZ’ match-winner Asif

SHARJAH: Pakistan’s match-winning batter against New Zealand, Asif Ali tells the importance of winning a T20 World Cup contest against the Kewis. 

In a video shared by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Asif said victory against New Zealand was very important for them as a team in connection with their withdrawal from the Pakistan tour last month.

“The match against New Zealand was very important for us after India, and we all were very confident about it. I entered the ground with an aim to finish the match and alhamdulillah I did it,” said Asif who scored match-winning quick 27 against New Zealand.

Asif also shared the conversation between him and experienced cricketer Shoaib Malik who kept things going from the other end.

“Shoaib bhai shook hands with me and asked me to play straight as the ball was coming a bit slower. We practiced together before the match and he is a great helper to me always,” Asif told.

The right-handed batter is confident to continue his shining performance in upcoming matches of Pakistan.

READ: ‘Dedicating this win to Pakistan’s security forces’ Hafeez

‘Dedicating this win to Pakistan’s security forces’ Hafeez

SHARJAH: Experienced cricketer Mohammad Hafeez dedicated Pakistan’s win against New Zealand in T20 World Cup to the country’s security forces. 

Taking to Twitter after Pakistan beat New Zealand by five wickets, Hafeez dedicated the victory to security forces in connection to Kewis’ withdrawal from the Pakistan tour citing security concerns.

“Dedicating this win to all security forces of Pakistan. Well done boys keep working hard for the cup In Shaa Allah. Pakistan Zindabad,” he wrote. 

It must be noted here that New Zealand left Pakistan tour just before the start of the first ODI between the two teams in Rawalpindi, citing security concerns. Pakistani forces ensured foolproof security to the touring party but they left the country for unknown security threats.

READ: Shoaib Akhtar trolls New Zealand before their match against Pakistan

‘From criticism to fan following’ Asif, Haris win heart on internet

SHARJAH: Asif Ali and Haris Rauf performed outstandingly in their departments to help Pakistan notch second consecutive victory in the T20 World Cup 2021. 

Asif scored match-winning 27 runs whereas Haris picked up his T20I career-best 4-22 to help Pakistan restrict New Zealand to 134-8 in the seventh match of the event.

With their top-class performances, the two cricketers finally caught the limelight and their critics turned into their fans within no time.

Here’s how Pakistanis reacted to these two performing at their best;

https://twitter.com/waqasakhter077/status/1453048739145437184

https://twitter.com/UmairSayss_/status/1452583121862410240

https://twitter.com/Usama___Ahmad/status/1453053700860170244

Pakistan is currently at the top of Group 2’s points table by winning their first two matches. They will now face Afghanistan on October 29.

READ: ‘They need security inside ground’ Shoaib Akhtar takes jibe at NZ

‘They need security inside ground’ Shoaib Akhtar takes jibe at NZ

SHARJAH: Pakistan’s former pacer Shoaib Akhtar took a jibe at the New Zealand cricket team after they were restricted to 134-8 by Pakistani bowlers in their T20 World Cup fixture on Tuesday. 

Taking to Twitter, Akhtar said New Zealand team needs security inside the ground.

“I think today NZ needs security inside the ground,” he wrote.

Before the game began, the ‘Rawalpindi Express’ said that Pakistan fans in Sharjah should stay mum as the match may get cancelled due to excessive noise inside the stadium if not for security reasons.

He was referring to New Zealand’s cancellation of the Pakistan tour moments before the start of the first ODI in Rawalpindi in September.

READ: Shoaib Akhtar trolls New Zealand before their match against Pakistan

Shoaib Akhtar trolls New Zealand before their match against Pakistan

KARACHI: Former cricketer Shoaib Akhtar wittily asked Pakistani spectators in Sharjah Stadium to remain silent otherwise New Zealand will quit the match against Green Shirts. 

Taking to Twitter, Akhtar trolled the Black Caps following their withdrawal from the Pakistan tour at the 11th hour citing security concerns.

“I request all Pakistan fans to remain silent and not enjoy too extravagantly. There is every chance that New Zealand may ask for the match to be called off due to too much noise inside the stadium, if not for security concerns,” he said.

Pakistan and New Zealand are about to take each other in T20 World Cup contest in Sharjah.

READ: 🔴Pakistan win toss, decide to bowl first against NZ in T20 World Cup 2021

Pakistan beat New Zealand to retain dominance in T20 World Cup

Pakistan won by five wickets to remain at top of the points table of Group 2

PAK 135/5 (18.4 overs)

Boult bowls

Pakistan need nine runs to win off 12 balls

PAK 126-5 (18 overs)

Santner bowls his last over

PAK 111-5 (17 overs)

Southe bowls his last over

PAK 98-5 (16 overs)

Sodhi to bowl his fourth over

PAK 91-5 (15 overs)

Boult joins the bowling attack again

PAK 82-4 (14 overs)

Sodhi continues

PAK 75-4 (13 overs)

Neesham comes again

PAK 70-4 (12 overs)

Sodhi comes in

PAK 63-3 (11 overs)

Santner comes back

PAK 58-2 (10 overs)

Neesham continues

PAK 47-2 (9 overs)

Ish Sodhi to bowl his first over

PAK 39-1 (8 over)

James Neesham joins the bowling attack

PAK 36-1 (7 overs)

Santner has been given bowling after powerplay

PAK 30-1 (6 over)

5.1: Inside edge and Babar got out off Southee

Southee comes to bowl his third

PAK 28-0 (5 overs)

Boult comes again

PAK 22-0 (4 overs)

Southee continues

PAK 14-0 (3 overs)

Trent Boult joins bowling

PAK 9-0 (2 overs)

Tim Southee joins bowling from the other end

PAK 7-0 (1 over)

Babar, Rizwan come out to bat for Pakistan. Mitchel Santner starts bowling from New Zealand

PAKISTAN VS NEW ZEALAND (2nd INNINGS)

Pakistan need 135 runs to win their second match in T20 World Cup 2021

NZ 134-8 (20 overs)

Haris to bowl last over for Pakistan

NZ 125-7 (19 overs)

Shaheen to bowl his last over

NZ 119-6 (18 overs)

Two wickets for Haris

Haris comes again

NZ 116-4 (17 overs)

Shaheen comes back

NZ 107-4 (16 overs)

Hasan continues

NZ 100-4 (15 overs)

Haris comes back

NZ 95-4 (14 overs)

13.1: Direct throw from Hasan off his delivery, Kane Williamson gets run-out

Hasan comes back

NZ 90-3 (13 overs)

Shadab continues

NZ 75-3 (12 overs)

Hafeez continues

NZ 63-3 (11 overs)

Shadab joins back

NZ 60-3 (10 overs)

9.1: James Neesham went for a big shot but didn’t connect it well, ball went straight in the hands of Fakhar Zaman. Hafeez strikes on his first ball

Hafeez comes to bowl the left-hander

NZ 56-2 (9 overs)

8.2: Imad makes comeback after receiving a sixer. Daryl Mitchel went for another one but this time caught at long-on

Imad continues

NZ 48-1 (8 overs)

Shadab joins the attack

NZ 47-1 (7 overs)

Imad joins back

NZ 42-1 (6 overs)

5.2: Martin Guptill was deceived by Haris Rauf and the ball hit his pads, went to thrash the stumps

Haris Rauf brought into attack

NZ 39-0 (5 overs)

Hasan Ali comes to bowl

NZ 21-0 (4 overs)

Imad continues

NZ 15-0 (3 overs)

Shaheen continues

NZ 7-0 (2 overs)

Imad comes into the attack

NZ 0-0 (1 over)

Maiden over from Shaheen

Shaheen to bowl first over for Pakistan

PAKISTAN VS NEW ZEALAND (1ST INNINGS)

SHARJAH: Pakistan have won the toss and decided to bowl first against New Zealand in seventh match of the T20 World Cup 2021 here at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Tuesday. 

SQUADS

PAKISTAN: Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Hafeez, Shoaib Malik, Asif Ali, Imad Wasim, Shadab Khan, Hasan Ali, Haris Rauf, Shaheen Shah Afridi

NEW ZEALAND: Kane Williamson, Martin Guptill, Devon Conway, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, James Neesham, Tim Seifert †, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Ish Sodhi, Trent Boult

‘Cricket mere liye sab kuch hai’ confident Rizwan on a mission for Pakistan

SHARJAH: Stand-out performer in Pakistan vs India contest, Mohammad Rizwan tells his philosophy which took him from nowhere to one of the finest cricketers in Pakistan team right now.

In a video released by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Rizwan told three things ‘Practice, Performance, Honesty’ made him what he is today.

“I always believed in three things, Performance, Practice, and Honesty. These three things describe me and help me excel on the ground,” he shared.

Rizwan

“I plan the toughest practice sessions for myself as said by one of my mentors, Inzamam-ul-Haq. The tough you practice, the more you perform. Performance is something that keeps you in the run. And, honesty is what our religion teaches us. Honesty in practice and everything you do, takes you at higher level,” he explained.

Rizwan said cricket is his passion and everything in his life. “Cricket mera Junoon hai. Cricket mere liye sab kuch hai [Cricket is my passion, Cricket is everything for me],” he said.

It must be noted here that Rizwan played an anchor role for Pakistan in their 10-wickets victory against India, which was their first-ever victory in T20 World Cup against the arch-rivals.

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