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The International Cricket Council (ICC) has penalized Pakistan all-rounder Khushdil Shah for breaching the code of conduct during their first T20I against New Zealand at Hagley Oval on Sunday.

Khushdil has been penalised 50% of his match fee for a Level 2 breach of the ICC Code of Conduct.

According to the ICC, the south-paw violated Article 2.12 of the ICC Code of Conduct for player and player support Personnel.

This article relates “inappropriate physical contact with a Player, Player Support Personnel, Umpire, Match Referee or any other person (including a spectator during an International Match).”

The incident took place during the 8th over of Pakistan’s innings when Khushdil collided forcefully with bowler Zakary Foulkes from behind.

This action was categorized as ‘inappropriate physical contact with significant force’ and was considered ‘reckless, negligent, and preventable.’

Khushdil Shah accepted the sanctions levelled by the umpires and Match Referee Jeff Crowe, as a result of which there was no need for a formal hearing,” the ICC stated in a statement.

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Khushdil has received three demerit points added to his disciplinary record for his first offence within a 24-month period.

It is important to note that if a player accumulates four or more demerit points within this timeframe, those points are converted into suspension points.

Two suspension points lead to a ban from either one Test match, two One Day Internationals (ODIs), or two Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is), depending on which type of match occurs first for the player.

It is worth noting here that Khushdil Shah remained the top-scorer for Pakistan in the first T20I, in which they were bowled out for just 91 in 18.4 overs.

The Pakistan cricket team’s openers scored ducks, while seven of their batters failed to reach double-digit in the game.

In response, New Zealand chased down the 92-run target with nine wickets and 59 balls to spare to take a 1-0 lead in the five-match T20I series.

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Pakistan middle-order batter Khushdil Shah expressed confidence in the national team’s batting approach after their loss against New Zealand in the first T20I at the Hagley Oval on Sunday.

Khushdil, who returned to the T20I team after over two years, was the top scorer for Pakistan, making 32 runs off 30 balls, including three massive sixes.

After being asked to bat first, the Pakistan team struggled against a disciplined New Zealand bowling attack and were bundled out for 91, with Kyle Jamieson leading the charge by picking up crucial wickets.

The Men in Green encountered early trouble, losing three wickets for just one run. Kyle Jamieson caused havoc with the ball, claiming three wickets early on.

Pakistan’s batting lineup collapsed, getting dismissed for just 91 runs in 18.4 overs.

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New Zealand chased down the target in the 11th over, giving them a 1-0 lead in the series.

Khushdil Shah backed the team’s approach stating that we have discussed playing with intent and a positive approach.

“It was being discussed that we need to play with intent and play positively to fulfil the demand of modern-day cricket,” said Khushdil.

The left-handed player further emphasized the impact of conditions and new team members, highlighting their intentions.

“But, when we came here, the conditions changed for our players. Secondly, the players are new and the team is building. They showed the intent but unfortunately coped with the failures.”

“So, by the will of Almighty Allah, if they are given the chance and they keep playing with the same intent, our team and its combination would become better,” he concluded.

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The Pakistan cricket team registered unwanted records after a crushing nine-wicket defeat at the hands of New Zealand in the first T20I at Hagley Oval on Sunday.

After being asked to bat first, the Pakistan team struggled against a disciplined New Zealand bowling attack and were bundled out for 91, with Kyle Jamieson leading the charge by picking up crucial wickets.

The Men in Green encountered early trouble, losing three wickets for just one run. Kyle Jamieson caused havoc with the ball, claiming three wickets early on.

Pakistan’s batting lineup collapsed, getting dismissed for just 91 runs in 18.4 overs.

Khushdil Shah was the top scorer with 32 runs, followed by captain Agha Salman with 18 and Jahandad Khan with 17.

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New Zealand chased down the target over the loss of just one wicket and 59 balls to spare.

The crushing defeat marked Pakistan’s worst in the T20I format in terms of balls remaining.

The Men in Green’s previous worst performance was a nine-wicket loss to Australia in 2018, with 55 balls remaining.

Pakistan’s biggest T20I defeats while batting first

Margin	Balls Remaining	Opposition	Venue	Year
9 wickets	59	New Zealand	Christchurch	2025
9 wickets	55	Australia	Harare	2018
7 wickets	52	Australia	Hobart	2024
10 wickets	51	South Africa	Johannesburg	2007
10 wickets	49	Australia	Perth	2019

Furthermore, the 91-run total of Pakistan team also became their lowest against New Zealand in the shorter format, surpassing their previous record of 101 runs set back in Wellington in 2016.

The second T20I between Pakistan and New Zealand in the five-match series will be held on Tuesday in Dunedin.

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CHRISTCHURCH: Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha highlighted the team’s shortcomings after crushing nine-wicket defeat against New Zealand in the first T20I at Hagley Oval on Sunday.

In a post-match conference, Agha admitted that his team was not up to mark in the five-match series opener against a well-disciplined New Zealand team.

“It was difficult, we weren’t up to the mark, but we need to regather (ahead of Dunedin),” he remarked.

“They bowled really well, in great areas, there was a bit of seam movement as well. We will sit down, have a chat and think about the next game, ” he said.

Salman Ali Agha highlighted the performances of three debutants and expressed confidence in their potential for upcoming matches.

“We had three debutants, the more games they play, they’ll learn more.”

“The new ball does a bit in New Zealand, we’ve good bowlers and we’ll look to do well in the next match,” he concluded.

After being asked to bat first in the series opener, Pakistan team struggled against a disciplined New Zealand bowling attack and were bundled out for 91, with Kyle Jamieson leading the charge by picking up crucial wickets.

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The Men in Green encountered early trouble, losing three wickets for just one run. Kyle Jamieson caused havoc with the ball, claiming three wickets early on.

Pakistan’s batting lineup collapsed, getting dismissed for just 91 runs in 18.4 overs.

Khushdil Shah was the top scorer with 32 runs, followed by captain Agha Salman with 18 and Jahandad Khan with 17.

Abdul Samad scored 7, Shadab Khan managed 3, while Abrar Ahmed added only 2 runs. Irfan Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, and Mohammad Ali contributed just 1 run each. Openers Mohammad Haris and Hassan Nawaz were dismissed without scoring.

New Zealand’s Jacob Duffy led the bowling attack with 4 wickets, while Kyle Jamieson claimed 3 and Ish Sodhi grabbed 2 wickets. Zakary Foulkes dismissed one player.

Chasing 91, Tim Seifert and Finn Allen displayed exceptional batting from the start, putting on a 53-run stand inside the powerplay, showcasing their brilliance with the bat.

New Zealand chased down the target in the 11th over, giving them a 1-0 lead in the series.

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New Zealand defeated Pakistan by nine wickets in the first match of the five-match T20 series at Hagley Oval on Sunday to gain a 1-0 lead.

After being asked to bat first, the Pakistan team struggled against a disciplined New Zealand bowling attack and were bundled out for 91, with Kyle Jamieson leading the charge by picking up crucial wickets.

The Men in Green encountered early trouble, losing three wickets for just one run. Kyle Jamieson caused havoc with the ball, claiming three wickets early on.

Pakistan’s batting lineup collapsed, getting dismissed for just 91 runs in 18.4 overs.

Khushdil Shah was the top scorer with 32 runs, followed by captain Agha Salman with 18 and Jahandad Khan with 17.

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Abdul Samad scored 7, Shadab Khan managed 3, while Abrar Ahmed added only 2 runs. Irfan Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, and Mohammad Ali contributed just 1 run each. Openers Mohammad Haris and Hassan Nawaz were dismissed without scoring.

New Zealand’s Jacob Duffy led the bowling attack with 4 wickets, while Kyle Jamieson claimed 3 and Ish Sodhi grabbed 2 wickets. Zakary Foulkes dismissed one player.

Chasing 91, Tim Seifert and Finn Allen displayed exceptional batting from the start, putting on a 53-run stand inside the powerplay, showcasing their brilliance with the bat.

New Zealand chased down the target in the 11th over, giving them a 1-0 lead in the series.

The second match of the series will be played on Tuesday.

Pakistan playing XI: Salman Ali Agha (c), Hasan Nawaz, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Shadab Khan, Abdul Samad, Khushdil Shah, Jahandad Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Mohammad Ali, Abrar Ahmed

New Zealand playing XI: Tim Seifert, Finn Allen, Tim Robinson, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Mitch Hay (wk), Michael Bracewell (c), Zac Foulkes, Kyle Jamieson, Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy

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Pakistan’s T20 cricketer Mohammad Ali highlighted the team’s preparation and personal approach ahead of the New Zealand tour, set to commence on 16 March in Christchurch.

While speaking to the media, Ali stated that the team has prepared well for the New Zealand tour.

“We have prepared well for the New Zealand series. New Zealand is tough opponent in their home conditions,” he remarked.

“We are also focusing on adapting to their conditions,” he said.

Mohammad Ali further emphasized that he does not compete with anyone and that his goal is to fulfill whatever role I am assigned.

“I am not competing with anyone. My goal is to fulfill whatever role I am assigned,” stated Ali.

The bowler emphasized his experience playing on various pitches in domestic cricket and managing pressure effectively.

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“I have performed well in PSL and BPL, handling pressure effectively,” he concluded.

The T20I series between Pakistan and New Zealand will kick off in Christchurch on 16 March, while the second match is scheduled to be played in Dunedin on 18 March.

The third match will be played in Auckland on 21 March, while the subsequent games are scheduled in Mount Maunganui and Wellington on 23 and 26 March, respectively.

Pakistan squads for New Zealand tour

T20Is: Salman Ali Agha (c), Shadab Khan (vc), Abdul Samad, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Hasan Nawaz, Jahandad Khan, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Haris (wk), Mohammad Ali, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Omair Bin Yousuf, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Sufiyan Muqeem, Usman Khan (wk)

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Pakistan explosive opener Fakhar Zaman endured a heart-breaking moment as he walked off in tears after his dismissal against New Zealand in the opening match of the ICC Champions Trophy at National Bank Stadium Karachi on Wednesday.

Fakhar sustained an injury in the first over of New Zealand’s innings in Karachi yesterday when he fell awkwardly while fielding, forcing him to leave the ground for medical assessment.

Though he attempted to return to the field after some time, he eventually walked off again, raising serious concerns about his fitness.

Despite the discomfort, Fakhar still came out to bat in Pakistan’s chase of 321 runs. However, he looked far from his usual fluent self, managing a scratchy 24 before getting dismissed.

Following the announcement, Fakhar took to his official X (formerly Twitter) account, confirming his ouster from the tournament while extending his support to his teammates.

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The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) released a video of Fakhar Zaman on social media in which the left-hander could be seen limping to the dressing room, where he burst into tears.

His teammate Shaheen Shah Afridi could also seen in the video, trying to comfort the tearful batter.

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For the unversed, Pakistan began their eight-team tournament 2025 campaign with a 60-run loss against New Zealand yesterday.

Green Shirts were bowled out on 260 in 47.2 overs after New Zealand’s clinical bowling performance. Khushdil Shah scored the most with his 69 off 49 balls.

Mitchell Santner and O’Rourke picked up three wickets for New Zealand, while Matt Henry grabbed two.

Tom Latham was adjudged player of the match for his match-winning unbeaten century.

Pakistan will now face arch-rivals India in the much-anticipated 2025 clash, scheduled to be played on Sunday.

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The Pakistan cricket team has been penalized over a slow over-rate in their opening Champions Trophy 2025 game against New Zealand in Karachi.

The defending champions and hosts were found to be one over short of the target in the game; Pakistan lost by 60 runs.

“Pakistan have been fined 5 per cent of their match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate against New Zealand in the opening match of the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 on Wednesday,” the ICC said in a statement.

According to the ICC, match referees imposed the sanction after Mohammad Rizwan’s men were ruled to be an over short of the target after time allowances were considered.

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“In accordance with Article 2.22 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to minimum over-rate offences, players are fined five per cent of their match fee for every over their side fails to bowl in the allotted time,” stated ICC.

Pakistan skipper Mohammad Rizwan pleaded guilty to the offence and accepted the proposed sanction.

For the unversed, Pakistan began their eight-team tournament 2025 campaign with a 60-run loss against New Zealand yesterday.

Green Shirts were bowled out on 260 in 47.2 overs after New Zealand’s clinical bowling performance. Khushdil Shah scored the most with his 69 off 49 balls.

Catch every Champions Trophy update here!

Mitchell Santner and O’Rourke picked up three wickets for New Zealand, while Matt Henry grabbed two.

Tom Latham was adjudged player of the match for his match-winning unbeaten century.

Pakistan will now face arch-rivals India in the much-anticipated 2025 clash, scheduled to be played on Sunday.

Pakistan squad for ICC Champions Trophy 2025

Mohammad Rizwan (c), Babar Azam, Imam-ul-Haq, Kamran Ghulam, Saud Shakeel, Tayyab Tahir, Faheem Ashraf, Khushdil Shah, Salman Ali Agha (vc), Usman Khan, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Hasnain, Naseem Shah and Shaheen Shah Afridi.

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