New Zealand vs Pakistan Highlights, T20 Tri-Series | Mohammad Nawaz Leads Pakistan to a 5-Wicket Victory

New Zealand vs Pakistan Highlights – T20 Tri-Series Final

NZ vs Pak Highlights – Mohammad Nawaz shone with the bat as Pakistan overcame New Zealand by 5 wickets in the tri-series final at Hagley Oval in Christchurch.

Tim Southee dismissed Haider Ali in the 16th over, ending a 56-run fourth-wicket partnership between him and Mohammad Nawaz.

Blair Tickner dismissed Asif Ali in the following over, setting up an exciting finale to the match.

Michael Bracewell took his second wicket of the innings when he dismissed Shan Masood in the 11th over of the innings, and Ish Sodhi removed Mohammad Rizwan in the very next over as New Zealand took the lead.

Azam was bowled by Michael Bracewell in the fourth over of the innings, ending the opening partnership of 29 runs.

New Zealand produced 163/7 in 20 overs against Pakistan in the final of the current tri-series, with skipper Kane Williamson scoring 59.

Kane Williamson and Glenn Phillips’ 50-run stand broke in the 12th over when Mohammad Nawaz sent Phillips back to the pavilion.

When Pakistan captain Babar Azam won the coin toss & chose to field first against New Zealand in the tri-series final at Hagley Oval, Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf struck inside the powerplay to eliminate Finn Allen and Devon Conway.

New Zealand national cricket team appeared to be on track for a total of 180 or more at one stage, but Pakistan limited them to 163/7 in 20 overs.

Pakistan’s bowlers conceded only 33 runs in the final five overs and took four wickets.

Kane Williamson has previously scored 59 points from 38 balls. Williamson and Glenn Phillips combined for 50 runs.

New Zealand’s openers, Finn Allen and Devon Conway dismissed cheaply. In the first over, Naseem Shah provided the Pakistan national cricket team with a breakthrough.

Finn Allen was taken out for 12 by the Pakistani bowler. Haris Rauf returned to Conway for 14 points.

Williamson has taken the position of Martin Guptill in the New Zealand XI. Blair Tickner replaces Adam Milne.

Haris Rauf has been chosen to replace Mohammad Hasnain in Pakistan:

Some players on both sides are playing in a historic game. During the last match, Southee played his 100th T20I as acting captain.

Both Trent Boult and Haris Rauf are playing their 50th T20I.

Babar Azam | Pakistan captain | New Zealand vs Pakistan Highlights

I would like to thank the team for their performance. The ball started brilliantly, and the death over, in particular, was excellent.

The batters were terrific, particularly the middle order, which performed their job admirably.

Nawaz and Haider are playing brilliantly. Step up is what you want the middle order to do.

I don’t believe so because the wicket performed similarly in both innings (whether he regretted chasing on seeing the pitch).

We have enormous confidence as a team heading into the main event and aim to keep it going.

Kane Williamson | New Zealand captain | New Zealand vs Pakistan Highlights

This was a fantastic game. Pakistan is a formidable opponent. They did an excellent job of shifting the momentum in their favor. We were disappointed.

I suppose you always want 20 more runs, but the wicket was on the lower side, and we’ve played well this series. It is to Pakistan’s credit that they hit the ball well.
There is no one to blame (for Sodhi’s 25-run over). It’s a game of razor-thin margins. Even if you opt for an over, you’re not far from altering the game in your favor.

That conviction is critical for us. Pakistan is an excellent squad. It was wonderful to contribute; obviously, you want a couple more and to be on the winning side, but it felt fantastic.

I probably got a par total, I would have liked a few more, but Pakistan’s death bowling was extreme. Throughout the event, the guys all performed admirably in their respective positions.

Michael Bracewell | Player of the Series | New Zealand vs Pakistan Highlights

This accolade makes me very happy. But it’s a shame we didn’t get the winner’s medal today. I’d been practicing in the nets and was ready to bowl in the powerplay. Bowling for Rizwan and Babar was intimidating, but I liked it.

Mohammad Nawaz | Player of the Match | New Zealand vs Pakistan Highlights

I only supported myself when I batted yesterday and today. I felt confident in my abilities in whatever practice I performed in the nets.

I batted in the middle order throughout my domestic games, which aided me.

The way Haider Ali played gave us momentum, and when Sodhi arrived, I decided to go at him since I was hitting with the wind.

He (Haider) pushed certain limits, so I took risks.

In terms of aim and speed, Nawaz and Haider look the part. Pakistan will be ecstatic as the World Cup approaches.

New Zealand will be sad – losing at home always stings a little more – but they have a good group, and we’ve all seen how they can surprise ICC events.

Best wishes to both sides for the T20 World Cup.