Match Recap: Pakistan vs New Zealand, 3rd T20I:
Pakistan vs New Zealand At Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Sunday, Mark Chapman’s exceptional performance has kept the hope for New Zealand to level the series alive.
Pakistan vs New Zealand Match Highlights:
Pakistan’s progress was slowed down by New Zealand bowlers who contained their runs and took important wickets. Saim Ayub had a good start but after his fall Pakistani momentum went down. Mohammad Rizwan also struggled with finding gaps in powerplay. Pakistani progress was still blocked by New Zealand bowlers as Jacob Duffy and Foulkes bowled tight nears at the end to keep them under 180. However, Pakistan’s bowling cost them also as Chapman led one-man chase batting them easily over the line. The death bowling needs to be addressed by Pakistan and may have they thought their first innings total was enough.
A brilliant unbeaten 87 off just 42 balls from Mark Chapman guided New Zealand cricket team to a seven-wicket win with two overs remaining against Pakistan in the third T20I match of the series. After losing early wickets, he steadied his side’s innings before launching an assault on Pakistani bowlers towards the end. Coming back strongly after below-par performances earlier in this tour, Kiwis showed competitiveness throughout their games against Green Shirts
Key Performance:
Mark Chapman (Man of the Match): He played a great knock under pressure and scored 87 off 42 balls.
Ish Sodhi: Bowled really well, picked up two wickets, and gave only 25 runs.
Shadab Khan: His quickfire 41 off 20 deliveries helped Pakistan post 180 in the first innings.
Pakistan vs New Zealand 3rd t20
Conclusion:
New Zealand is thrilled about beating a strong Pakistan team in the match and this victory will give them confidence. Pakistan needs to score between 200-220 on flat pitches and Babar along with Rizwan must increase their strike rate.
The result earned New Zealand a series draw of 1-1 with three more games left to play, the next game will be held in Lahore on Thursday evening.
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