NEW DELHI: Tim Robinson‘s explosive batting and William O’Rourke‘s excellent bowling helped New Zealand safe a sequence lead with a four-run victory over Pakistan within the fourth T20I on the Gaddafi Stadium on Thursday.
The thrilling match stored spectators captivated as New Zealand took an unassailable lead within the sequence on the picturesque Gaddafi Stadium.
The inexperienced quick bowler made an early impression, dismissing Pakistan captain Babar Azam within the second over. Saim Ayub confirmed promise on the different finish, however O’Rourke managed to dismiss him.
With Pakistan at 79/4 within the tenth over, Fakhar Zaman raised hopes of a win by aggressively tackling the opposing bowlers to maintain the required run fee inside attain.
Fakhar was supported by Iftikhar Ahmed (23) and Imad Wasim (22*), however Ben Sears turned the sport round by dismissing Fakhar within the 18th over.
Needing 28 runs within the final two overs, Imad almost clinched the win for Pakistan with aggressive hitting. Nonetheless, needing 10 runs from the ultimate two deliveries, he solely managed to attain a 4 on the penultimate ball, falling quick as New Zealand secured a four-run win.
Earlier within the match, Pakistan captain Babar Azam opted to bowl first after profitable the toss.
New Zealand’s openers Tim Robinson and Tom Blundell started the innings strongly, reaching 50 runs within the fifth over.
Blundell was dismissed for 28 in the identical over, having hit 5 fours in his innings. Dean Foxcroft then joined Robinson, including 38 runs earlier than Robinson’s spectacular 51 off 36 balls got here to an finish within the eleventh over.
Foxcroft and Mark Chapman added a quick partnership earlier than Chapman was dismissed for 8 within the 14th over.
Foxcroft adopted quickly after, scoring 34 runs off 26 balls, together with three sixes.
Kiwi captain Michael Bracewell and Jimmy Neesham mixed for 37 runs earlier than Bracewell was dismissed for 169 within the nineteenth over.
Josh Clarkson was dismissed on the primary ball he confronted, and New Zealand completed their innings at 178/7 after 20 overs.
Pakistan’s standout bowler was Abbass Afridi, who took three wickets in three overs for simply 20 runs. Mohammad Amir, Zaman Khan, Usama Mir, and Iftikhar Ahmed every took one wicket of their respective spells.
New Zealand now lead the sequence 2-1, with the ultimate T20I scheduled for Saturday.
The thrilling match stored spectators captivated as New Zealand took an unassailable lead within the sequence on the picturesque Gaddafi Stadium.
The inexperienced quick bowler made an early impression, dismissing Pakistan captain Babar Azam within the second over. Saim Ayub confirmed promise on the different finish, however O’Rourke managed to dismiss him.
With Pakistan at 79/4 within the tenth over, Fakhar Zaman raised hopes of a win by aggressively tackling the opposing bowlers to maintain the required run fee inside attain.
Fakhar was supported by Iftikhar Ahmed (23) and Imad Wasim (22*), however Ben Sears turned the sport round by dismissing Fakhar within the 18th over.
Needing 28 runs within the final two overs, Imad almost clinched the win for Pakistan with aggressive hitting. Nonetheless, needing 10 runs from the ultimate two deliveries, he solely managed to attain a 4 on the penultimate ball, falling quick as New Zealand secured a four-run win.
Earlier within the match, Pakistan captain Babar Azam opted to bowl first after profitable the toss.
New Zealand’s openers Tim Robinson and Tom Blundell started the innings strongly, reaching 50 runs within the fifth over.
Blundell was dismissed for 28 in the identical over, having hit 5 fours in his innings. Dean Foxcroft then joined Robinson, including 38 runs earlier than Robinson’s spectacular 51 off 36 balls got here to an finish within the eleventh over.
Foxcroft and Mark Chapman added a quick partnership earlier than Chapman was dismissed for 8 within the 14th over.
Foxcroft adopted quickly after, scoring 34 runs off 26 balls, together with three sixes.
Kiwi captain Michael Bracewell and Jimmy Neesham mixed for 37 runs earlier than Bracewell was dismissed for 169 within the nineteenth over.
Josh Clarkson was dismissed on the primary ball he confronted, and New Zealand completed their innings at 178/7 after 20 overs.
Pakistan’s standout bowler was Abbass Afridi, who took three wickets in three overs for simply 20 runs. Mohammad Amir, Zaman Khan, Usama Mir, and Iftikhar Ahmed every took one wicket of their respective spells.
New Zealand now lead the sequence 2-1, with the ultimate T20I scheduled for Saturday.
