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‘Can give short-term success,’ Hafeez on Shadab’s promotion to No.4

KARACHI: Former Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez remained unpleased with the shuffling in the national team’s middle order during the second fixture of the ongoing T20 Tri-series in New Zealand and claimed that the move can give short-term success only.

In the recently-concluded second match of the ongoing Tri-nation T20 series in New Zealand, Pakistan comfortably outclassed the hosts by six wickets to secure the top berth in the standings.

Pakistan’s T20I vice-captain Shadab Khan, who was promoted to bat at No.4, played a crucial knock of 34 runs in the run chase and bolstered the green shirts to chase the 148-run target with 10 balls to spare.

Former Pakistan captain Hafeez, however, seemed unpleased by the tactics and claimed that it can only benefit the national team for short-term success.

“Promotion of [Shadab Khan] at no 4 & M[ohammad Nawaz] at no 5 can give short-term success but [will] put more pressure & doubts in the minds of middle order batters,” Hafeez tweeted.

“Why they [are] there for??? If no confidence in them then why they are with the team?? Middle order [will] remain an issue,” Hafeez questioned.

 

Cricket fans, on the other hand, had an otherwise opinion as they claimed that Shadab batting at No.4 can fix Pakistan’s struggling middle-order woes.

“Facing Middle Order problems ?? One Solution: SHADAB KHAN At No.4,” A cricket fan wrote.

Another cricket fan supported Shadab’s promotion in the batting order and also stated that Haider Ali and Asif Ali can be used as finishers.

“I think this batting order is suitable with Shadab coming at the top and we can use Haider’s power-hitting skills and Asif ali as finishers,” he tweeted.

It is pertinent to mention that Pakistan will come face to face with New Zealand again in their next T20 Tri-series fixture, a win over the hosts can take them to the final.

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Babar leads Pakistan to thrash New Zealand in T20 Tri-series

CHRISTCHURCH: Pakistan captain Babar Azam led the way with a magnificent knock of 79* in the run chase and powered his side to a dominating six-wicket win over New Zealand in the second match of the ongoing Tri-nation series.

Set to chase 147, Pakistan comfortably steered to victory in the 19th over with six wickets to spare, thanks to a terrific match-winning from their captain Babar.

The touring side had an unwanted start to their run chase as they lost their key batter Mohammad Rizwan early, who could manage to score four off 12 deliveries.

Left-handed batter Shan Masood failed to contribute in the run chase as he bagged a two-ball duck and Pakistan, as a result, slipped to 37/2 in the sixth over.

Following the slump, Babar then joined hands with Shadab, who was promoted to bat at No.4, and set the tone for the run chase as the pair added crucial 61 runs for the third wicket.

Babar played an anchoring role in the partnership and soon brought up his half-century, while Shadab was accelerating the proceedings with a quickfire cameo.

Blair Tickner, however, halted Shadab’s heroics in the 13th over and provided his side with a much-needed breakthrough. He scored 34 off just 22, laced with two boundaries and as many sixes.

Mohammad Nawaz (19) then added vital runs for their team and put on a brief partnership with Babar and put Pakistan on the verge of a second victory in the ongoing tri-series.

Babar top-scored for his side with a brilliant knock of 79 not out off just 53 deliveries and smashed 11 boundaries. His sensible knock earned him the player of the match award.

Haider, on the other hand, scored 10 off just two deliveries, courtesy of a six and a boundary.

Tickner led the bowling attack for New Zealand as he bagged two wickets but was expensive, while Tim Southee and Trent Boult struck out a batter apiece.

Batting first after winning the toss, New Zealand were off to a poor start as the side lost their opener Finn Allen (13) at a combined score of 16 in the third over.

Devon Conway then joined hands with skipper Kane Williamson and anchored the innings with a gritty 61-run partnership for the second wicket.

Williamson and Conway remained too slow amid their second wicket as they conceded 52 balls in the proceeding.

Conway, while attempting to accelerate his knock, fell victim to Mohammad Nawaz in the 11th over. The left-handed batter top-scored for the side with 36 off 35 deliveries with the help of two boundaries and as many sixes.

The left-arm spinner then castled Williamson in his next over and caused New Zealand to slip to 88/3 in 13 overs. He scored 31 off 30 including a boundary.

Following the slump, Glenn Phillips and Mark Chapman stood up for their team and added 42 runs at a quick pace and powered the home side to a commendable total before Shahnawaz Dahani struck in the 18th over to remove Phillips for 18.

The hosts then began to lose wickets at an alarming rate, courtesy of a brilliant 19th over from Haris, who bagged three wickets including that of Chapman, who scored a quickfire 32. His 16-ball knock included three boundaries and two sixes.

Besides Haris, Mohammad Nawaz and Mohammad Wasim Jr bagged two wickets each, while Dahani made one scalp.

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