Pakistan beats New Zealand & reach T20 World Cup final as Babar Azam & Muhammad Rizwan sneaked into semi-final, they thrashed New Zealand by seven wickets.
Pakistan fans comparing team’s run Imran Khan and his team had through the 1992 World Cup.
And it seems the dream is alive as Pakistan beat New Zealand to secure a place in the final just like they did during the 1992 World Cup’s semi-final. The win means Pakistan will be playing their third T20 World Cup final since the tournament happening in 2007.
The Black Caps had set a 153-run target for Pakistan which the Men in Green chased down with comfort.
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Earlier this game, everyone had questions about the opening pair of the team and it seems the 105-run partnership among skipper Babar Azam and wicket-keeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan should end the discussion.
Previous, Daryl Mitchell’s half-century helped New Zealand set a 153-run target after New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson opted to bat first.
Pakistan were off to a flying start when they restricted New Zealand at 49/3 at the end of the eight overs.
But a 68-run partnership among Kane Williamson and Mitchell brought New Zealand back into the game.
The partnership was looking threatening for Pakistan and had it sustained New Zealand may have needed a higher total. Though, Shaheen dismissed Williamson in the 17th over to stop New Zealand’s charge.
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But, Mitchell along with James Neesham helped the Black Caps end the innings at 152/4.
For New Zealand, Mitchell was the highest scorer and remained unbeaten for 53.