Here's what the players had to say:
Sarfraz: Very pleased today. Credit to the openers for setting it up and giving us the platform to finish. We had nothing to lose and that's why I elected to bat. All the top three batsmen played very well. All the bowlers bowled very well, especially bowling in this small ground. It is difficult to captain a side on such small grounds, you do not know what a good score is and what kind of field to set. So, I am happy with the win.
Williamson: Pakistan were excellent tonight in all departments. We were not good in any department. There is a lot of belief in the camp. Short format cricket, you are always under pressure. The seamers having being bowling really well. Today was just an off day. Pakistan were brilliant. We were not good with the bat. If we had wickets in the hand, we could have chased down 200 on these small grounds. There is always positive. Today gives us a chance to sit down and reflect on our performances.
Fakhar Zaman, Man of the Match: It was a first win after a long time, so very happy. The wicket was much better in our innings. We just took our time and then played our shots. We were talking about surving the powerplay and then take our chances. I enjoyed batting today.
THAT'S THAT: A much-improved effort from the batting line-up helped Pakistan seal their first win on tour and level the Twenty20 International series 1-1. Set 202, New Zealand could only manage 153 in 18.3 overs and eventually ran out of steam to fall short by 48.
After opting to bat, Pakistan were served well by the opening duo of Ahmed Shehzad, back in the side for this contest, and Fakhar Zaman. On a batting-friendly track, their positive approach helped the vistors canter to a fast start. Batting revival was going to be key for Pakistan if they were to come back in the T20I series after being swatted aside in the first clash.
Pakistan top four did their job. Zaman scored his maiden T20I half-century, Shehzad made 44 off 34, Sarfraz Ahmed made 41 off 24 while Babar Azam's half-century off 29 balls in the end helped them past the 200-run mark.
The innings got going with Zaman and Shehzad picking up three boundaries in the fifth over bowled by Seth Rance. At the end of the powerplay, Pakistan were 57 for no loss with both openers set. They continued to propel the side and helped the team reach 94 for 1 by the end of the tenth over.
Shehzad was the first one to fall when he slapped a full ball from Rance to long-on. Zaman fell soon after when he was caught at long leg trying to pull the short ball from Colin de Grandhomme. At 96 for 2 after a brisk start, New Zealand had finally found an opening. However, their attempts to curb the scoring rate were slashed by rampaging Sarfaraz and Babar.
They went on to score 91 for the third wicket in just the next eight overs to put Pakistan well on course to a big target. They managed to pick up 11 in the final over end the innings with momentum on their side.
New Zealand, in their reply, were dismal. Even with Pakistan posting the big score, the hosts would have fancied their chances considering the form their batsmen have been in. However, things went pear-shaped pretty quickly for them as they slipped to 64 for 6 by the ninth over.
Mohammad Amir trapped Colin Munro plumb in front in the third over while Ruman Raees dismissed Kane Williamson in the very next over. Tom Bruce was run out for 11 in the sixth over to leave New Zealand wobbling. The early setbacks and the pressure of the big score on the board meant New Zealand never really recovered in the chase.
Martin Guptill scored 26 off 27 but found it hard to get going before he was dismissed by Shadab. With the chase going nowhere in the first nine over, Pakistan were able to canter to an easy win and kept their hopes alive of ending the tour with a silverware.
New Zealand need 57 in the last three overs ... We all know folks what the result going to be, don't we?
Tuesday, June 26, 2018
Pakistan Vs New Zealand 5th ODI Today Match Prediction
Pakistan vs. New Zealand 5th ODI Today Match Prediction 19th January Friday 2017. Who Will Win Pak vs. NZ 5th ODI match? Get live score ball by ball
Who Will Win New Zealand vs. Pakistan 5th ODI? Today Pakistan Vs. New Zealand 5th ODI will be played Wellington It’s a great Challenge for Pakistan to Save 5th ODl and Push White Wash Away. Pakistan will hope for a consolation win when they take on New Zealand in the fifth and the final game of the one-day international series. New Zealand has already won the series by 4-0 very easily. They are looking for the 5-0 White Wash against Pakistan. Pak team showed some resistance in the 4th ODI .but MAN of The Match Grand home changed the game and he played outstanding innings of 74 on just 40 balls.
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Match Info:
Pakistan Vs New Zealand 5th ODI, 2018
Date – Friday, January 19, 2018
Time – 10:00 pm GMT(11:00 Am Local)
Venue – Basin Reserve, Wellington.
Who Will Win Pakistan Vs New Zealand 5th ODI Match
According to our prediction, Pakistan will win this match
Pak ODI Squad:
Sarfraz Ahmed, Babar Azam,Haris Sohail, Hasan Ali Imam Ul Haq, Azhar Ali, Fakhar Zaman Shoaib Malik,, Aamir Yamin, Muhammad Nawaz, , Shadab Khan, Faheem Ashraf, Muhammad Aamir, Ruman Raees.
NZ ODI Squad:
Colin Munro,Mitchael Staner, Tim Southee, Todd Astle, Lockie Martin Guptill, Trent Boult, Ross Taylor, Kane Williamson, Tom Latham, Henry Nicolas, Frugrosn
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