pakistan national cricket team vs new zealand national cricket team match scorecard
Pakistan and New Zealand enjoy an intense rivalry that produces exciting matches filled with skill and emotion; each contest presents crucial turning points that could alter its course.
New Zealand will look to rebound from their defeat by Bangladesh and remain competitive in their bid for a semifinal berth. Their lineup boasts batsmen like Kane Williamson and Devon Conway while Trent Boult and Ish Sodhi provide experienced bowling options. Fans eagerly await the Pakistan national cricket team vs New Zealand national cricket team match scorecard to see how these players perform on the field.
Scorecard
Pakistan and New Zealand have long been fierce competitors in international cricket, producing gripping contests that keep audiences riveted to their seats. Their heated rivalry produces many memorable moments from notable batting performances to breathtaking fielding catches – this match should be no different with both sides fighting hard for a place in the semifinals.
New Zealand have managed to remain competitive despite losing two matches at the World Cup so far with victories against Ireland and Bangladesh, making them strong contenders to re-claim a top-four position within their group. They face Pakistan in this match hoping for victory to secure another top four position within it.
The Black Caps boast an impressive batting lineup led by Kane Williamson and Devon Conway, alongside speed bowlers Michael Bracewell, Trent Boult, Mitchell Santner and Ish Sodhi as fast bowlers; plus experienced spinners Glenn Phillips and Daryl Mitchell for fast bowling duties – making them a formidable team to come up against.
However, their batting struggles in this tournament have been cause for alarm. If they wish to qualify for the semifinals, they will need to dramatically enhance their batting abilities and establish consistency throughout.
Both teams have made changes to their squads for this game, with Michael Bracewell and James Neesham not featuring for either side. Bengaluru weather forecast does not bode well, with 3-percent chance of rain at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium where teams will toss up.
Shaheen Afridi opened with two wides, as both players struggle to start off at a steady pace. New Zealand quickly scored three wickets as Zaman and Ahmed fell thanks to Sears and William, who quickly put their foot down when their counterparts faltered.
Afridi delivers two fuller deliveries that result in wides against New Zealand in the second over. Brendon McCullum falls to Mohammad Amir before his chase continues with Imad Wasim leading off alongside Babar Azam who has proven his ability as leader of Pakistan’s batting lineup.
Match Summary
Pakistan boasts a long and distinguished cricketing tradition, dating back to colonial days and even post independence in 1947, when much of their cricket infrastructure came from India. While this took some time for Pakistan’s cricket infrastructure to come fully into their own, in recent years Pakistan have finally found their footing and have started competing at international tournaments such as Women’s World Cups regularly.
Pakistan triumphed against India by 76 runs to become champions of the 2014 edition, marking their maiden triumph as champions. Additionally, they secured victory against arch-rival India at Champions Trophy earlier that year to claim that crown.
The team started its World Cup campaign strongly, winning both group stage games against Sri Lanka and Canada before meeting a formidable Zimbabwe opponent in round 16. However, they successfully overcame this difficult test and advanced to semi-finals of this tournament.
Pakistan was stunned in the semi-final, beating archrival India by just one run thanks to Hasan Ali and Mohammad Amir’s brilliant bowling performance, making this match one of the greatest upsets ever witnessed in cricket history.
Pakistan returned from their semi-final win to visit West Indies and Zimbabwe for two-match and one-Test series tours, respectively. Their captain Misbah-ul-Haq led from the front in both, drawing their series with West Indies but winning against Zimbabwe.
Pakistan fans were pleased with the outcome of their match against New Zealand despite its unexpected loss, according to NPR’s Juana Summers who called it one of “test cricket’s biggest upsets.” Sony Ten 2 will broadcast this match live, while streaming coverage via Sony Liv app and website allows fans to follow all action from the ground with commentary provided by Shaun Willis and Sam Cotter.
Key Players
Pakistan national cricket team is gearing up for an epic test series against New Zealand. Matches will be hosted in Lahore and Rawalpindi; with the opening match scheduled to take place at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on April 14. Subsequent games will take place at National Stadium Karachi – with Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan serving as captains of this young but experienced squad.
Pakistan and New Zealand face off in a crucial cricket series that is set to start this month, both teams looking for success against each other on the pitch and off. Pakistan hopes that hosting international cricket can cement their status as good hosts; this match should draw a large crowd and produce an electric atmosphere on match day – two teams known for fierce rivalries on and off the field alike are certain to compete fiercely throughout.
Both teams have enjoyed tremendous success in previous ODI and T20I encounters; however, since 2001 they haven’t met in a Test match – this marks their first meeting in over two decades! This match presents both teams with the opportunity to strengthen their ODI and T20 rankings while also showing their skills before an audience of fans.
While Pakistan have struggled to sustain their form in recent times, they did show promise under Misbah-ul-Haq as they reached the final of ICC Champions Trophy for the first time ever – only to lose to arch-rival India after an intense contest which went right down to the wire.
New Zealand, too, has enjoyed mixed results in white-ball cricket in the last year or so. Their Blackcaps side are currently touring Bangladesh for three one-day internationals (ODIs), hosting Sri Lanka either side. After hosting Pakistan for seven-match Test series in December/January (Kane Williamson will miss it with Tim Southee taking his place), New Zealand will host Australia for five T20I series before welcoming back Pakistan for ODIs later that month.
Head-to-Head Record
At midpoint of 2023 World Cup, New Zealand appeared on track for qualification into the top four while Pakistan were gradually losing form and dropping down the chart. But as tournament reached its last phase, Babar Azam led Pakistan to a stunning win against Bangladesh; now one can realistically expect them to reach semifinals while Kiwis suffered a slump in form that threatened them outright elimination from competition.
These two teams have met on 107 occasions across all forms of cricket, with New Zealand dominating head-to-head rivalry by virtue of 55 wins compared to 46 defeats; three games ended in ties; while five matches went without any result whatsoever. When limited overs matches were considered separately, New Zealand won 50 times while Pakistan claimed 51 and five ended without any outcome being decided upon.
New Zealand and Pakistan have met 40 times in T20Is since 2011, winning 22 to 18 respectively for New Zealand. Both sides also played two T20Is at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium where each side shared two wins each time.
Kane Williamson leads New Zealand against Pakistan in T20Is with 667 runs scored against them and will look to make another big contribution this Saturday against them. Mark Chapman and Finn Allen have also achieved century-hits against them.
New Zealand boasts some outstanding bowling talent in Trent Boult, Matt Henry, James Neesham and Mitchell Santner; but their last three performances have fallen flat, leading them to seek redemption with an outstanding display that could reignite their campaign in this event.
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