Babar Azam revealed the reason for Pakistan’s defeat against New Zealand in the third T20I, citing Rizwan’s injury as a setback. Despite a strong batting performance, Pakistan fell short by 10 runs, with Chapman’s outstanding 87-run knock being crucial in New Zealand’s victory. Babar Azam hinted at potential changes in the team’s combinations for the upcoming T20Is.
Babar Azam, Pakistan’s white-ball captain revealed the reason behind the defeat in third T20I against New Zealand at Pindi Cricket Stadium on Sunday.
New Zealand beat Pakistan by seven wickets in the third T20I of the five-match series. Batting first Pakistan set target of 178/4 however the visiting team comfortably chased down the total for the loss of just three wickets and 10 balls to spare.
Commenting on the loss, Babar Azam said in the post-match ceremony “I don’t think the slow run rate during the middle overs made much of a difference because we had caught up. You can say we were 10 runs short.”
He termed Rizwan’s injury a setback to Pakistan saying “Unfortunately, we had a bit of a setback with Rizwan [injury] because it wasn’t easy for new batsmen but I think Shadab recovered well and had an outstanding partnership with Irfan. In Pindi, 180-190 is a par score. In batting, we did well.”
It is pertinent to mention here that Chapman’s unbeaten 87 propelled the Kiwis to a commanding seven-wicket win over Babar-led Pakistan side in the third Twenty20 International.
Chapman smashed 87 runs in just 42 balls with nine 4s and four 6s. Champan was also declared player of the match for his outstanding knock.
Pakistan squad playing XI
Babar Azam (c), Saim Ayub, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Usman Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Irfan Khan Niazi, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Amir and Abrar Ahmed.
New Zealand playing XI
Michael Bracewell (c), Tim Seifert (wk), Tim Robinson, Dean Foxcroft, Mark Chapman, James Neesham, Josh Clarkson, Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy, Ben Sears and Benjamin Lister.
Pakistan vs New Zealand T20I series schedule
April 18 — 1st T20I, Rawalpindi
April 20 — 2nd T20I, Rawalpindi
April 21 — 3rd T20I, Rawalpindi
April 25 — 4th T20I, Lahore
April 27 — 5th T20I, Lahore
In a recent press conference, Pakistan’s cricket team captain, Babar Azam, provided insightful reflection on the team’s defeat against New Zealand. Azam emphasized that although the team fought fiercely on the field, strategic errors and missed opportunities contributed to the unfavorable outcome. He highlighted the need for improved coordination and decision-making during crucial moments of the match. Azam reaffirmed his commitment to inspiring the team to learn from this setback and regroup with enhanced determination and focus for future encounters. As Pakistani cricket enthusiasts analyze the defeat, Azam’s candid insights serve as a poignant reminder of the dedication and persistence required to navigate the peaks and valleys of competitive sports. The team’s fans are undoubtedly looking forward to witnessing their beloved players bounce back with renewed vigor and resilience.
Source: ARY NEWS
Babar Azam, Pakistan’s white-ball captain, revealed the reason behind Pakistan’s defeat in the third T20I against New Zealand. Despite setting a target of 178/4, Pakistan fell short as New Zealand comfortably chased down the total. Babar Azam attributed the loss to being 10 runs short and highlighted Rizwan’s injury as a setback. Chapman’s outstanding knock of 87 runs in 42 balls propelled New Zealand to victory, earning him the player of the match title. The series schedule includes upcoming matches in Lahore. Keywords: Babar Azam, Pakistan, New Zealand, T20I, defeat, Chapman, Rizwan, injury, series schedule, Lahore.
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