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New Zealand vs Pakistan, Match 2 Match Summary

NZ vs PAK, 2022 - T20 Summary

New Zealand vs Pakistan Scorecard
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Match 2, Hagley Oval, Christchurch , Oct 08, 2022
New Zealand New Zealand
147/8 (20.0/20)
Pakistan Pakistan
149/4 (18.2/20)
Pakistan beat New Zealand by 6 wickets
  • Player of the Match
    Babar Azam
    79(53)
NZ 147/8
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/45400-devon-philip-conway-playerprofile>Devon Conway</a>
Devon Conway
36 (35)
  • 2x4s
  • 2x6s
  • 102.85SR
Mark Chapman
Mark Chapman
32 (16)
  • 3x4s
  • 2x6s
  • 200SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Haris Rauf
ECON 7.00
4
OVERS
28/3
R/W
Bowler
Mohammad Wasim
ECON 5.00
4
OVERS
20/2
R/W
PAK 149/4
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/59905-mohammad-babar-azam-playerprofile>Babar Azam</a>
Babar Azam
79 (53)
  • 11x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 149.05SR
<a href=/cricket/players/107566-shadab-khan-playerprofile>Shadab Khan</a>
Shadab Khan
34 (22)
  • 2x4s
  • 2x6s
  • 154.54SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Blair Tickner
ECON 10.50
4
OVERS
42/2
R/W
Bowler
Trent Boult
ECON 5.50
4
OVERS
22/1
R/W
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Right then! That is it from this game and Pakistan have made it two wins in two games. However, the series continues and the next game is just around the corner. The hosts, New Zealand will be taking on Bangladesh on 9th October, Sunday at 11.30 am IST (6.00 am GMT). But join us in advance for the build-up. Till then, goodbye and cheers!
Kane Williamson the skipper of New Zealand says that it wasn't a polished performance from them it was a bit scrappy.  Adds that Pakistan were clinical and it was hard for them to get any sorry of rhythm. Mentions that they needed two big overs for a competitive total. On ending asked about his toss decision, he replies that they did not think it would be so wet and hence he elected to bat first. Adds that Mark Chapman played an outstanding innings. At the same time, Pakistan were outstanding. Further says that they were a bit sloppy in the field but they pride themselves in that area. Ends by saying that they are looking forward to the next game. It's a tough game but the players are feeling good.
Babar Azam the skipper of Pakistan is the Player of the Match. He says that they started well in the batting. Adds that he and Rizwan planned to utilize the Powerplay. Mentions that they sent Shadab Khan up the order to utilize his skills and take charge and that is what he did in this game. Tells that he and Shadab had a chat and the plan for him was to bat till the end and other batters take the risks. Says that the pitch was a little bit different from the first game mainly because of the dew factor and the ball was coming nicely onto the bat.  Adds that he is very happy and this will give the team more confidence. Credits their bowlers for their performance in the Powerplay and in the death as well. Mentions that he is very happy that they did not give away any extra runs and also praises the batters for their performance.
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Earlier in the game, New Zealand won the important toss and chose to bat. However, Kane Williamson's decision backfired as they managed to post only a par total of 147 on a batting-friendly wicket. The bowlers of  Pakistan were expectational and it was them that set the game up for the batters. In reply, Babar Azam's 79 off 53 balls made sure Pakistan gets on top. Back-to-back wins for the Men in Green!
Credit to the Kiwi bowlers though they did well to take the game till the penultimate over. However, the 18th over from Blair Tickner went for 21 runs and that just stole the game from New Zealand. Had they continued to be disciplined the game could have been tighter. Well, can't really blame the bowlers here as they had only a little to fight with.
The Kiwis got off to a positive start as they got rid of the in-form, Mohammad Rizwan and Shan Masood within the Powerplay and put Pakistan under some sort of pressure. However, they failed to capitalize on their momentum and let Pakistan get away with a partnership. Shadab Khan and Babar Azam then started scoring runs freely and took the game away from the hosts. They put on a stand of 61 runs before Shadab Khan perished after a solid knock of 34. Babar Azam stuck around till the end and took Pakistan over the finish line with ease.
The Men in Green have continued their good form from the previous game and have gotten over the line convincingly against the hosts. Two wins in two matches for Pakistan. Whereas the Kiwis have a lot to ponder about before their next game which is not too far away. New Zealand will be disappointed especially with their batting performance.
Over 18.2 : 149/4
4 Runs
  • 018.1
  • 418.2
B. Azam
79 (53)
H. Ali
10 (2)
I. Sodhi
2.2-0-31-0
18.2
4
Ish Sodhi To Babar Azam
FOUR! Babar Azam finishes things off in style! Ish Sodhi tosses this up, full and around off, Babar Azam goes inside out and lofts it over extra cover for a boundary. PAKISTAN WIN BY 6 WICKETS.
18.1
0
Ish Sodhi To Babar Azam
Floated, full and on middle, Babar Azam blocks it out.
Ish Sodhi comes back to bowl the penultimate over of the match. He was gone for 27 runs in his 2 overs.
Over 18 : 145/4
21 Runs
  • 217.1
  • 417.2
  • 417.3
  • 117.4
  • 617.5
  • 417.6
H. Ali
10 (2)
B. Azam
75 (51)
B. Tickner
4-0-42-2
17.6
4
Blair Tickner To Haider Ali
FOUR! SMASHED! Blair Tickner bowls this short of a length and on off, Haider Ali clears his front leg and smashes it towards the deep extra cover fence for a boundary. 21 runs from the over! Pakistan need just 3 runs to win now.
17.5
6
Blair Tickner To Haider Ali
SIX! BANG! What a shot! Blair Tickner bowls this short and on middle, Haider Ali stays back and pulls it hard and over the deep square leg fence for a huge biggie.
17.4
1
Blair Tickner To Babar Azam
Overthrows! This is on a length and on off, Babar Azam dabs it towards point, Haider Ali sets off for the run and Mark Chapman picks up and has a shy at the bowler's end but misses and there is no one backing up. A single is taken.
17.3
4
Blair Tickner To Babar Azam
FOUR! Another one and all the pressure is released now. This is on a short and outside off, Babar Azam stays there and crunches it wide of mid off for four more runs.
17.2
4
Blair Tickner To Babar Azam
FOUR! Great shot and just what Pakistan needed. Blair Tickner bowls this short of a length and on middle, Babar Azam makes room for him and pulls it past mid-wicket for a boundary.
17.1
2
Blair Tickner To Babar Azam
This is on a hard length and on middle, Babar Azam works it off his back foot wide of deep square leg for a couple of runs.
Haider Ali makes his way out in the middle. Also, Blair Tickner comes back to bowl. 2 for 21 in his 3 overs so far.
Over 17 : 124/4
2 Runs
  • 016.1
  • 1 LB 16.2
  • 016.3
  • 016.4
  • 116.5
  • W 16.6
M. Nawaz
16 (19)
B. Azam
64 (47)
T. Boult
4-1-22-1
16.6
W
Trent Boult To Mohammad Nawaz OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! Trent Boult gets a wicket on the last ball of his spell and sends Nawaz back to the hut who was struggling in the middle. He bowls this back of a length and on middle, Mohammad Nawaz goes for the heave over mid-wicket but gets a top edge and it goes straight up in the air towards the silly point region. Devon Conway calls for it, covers the ground and completes a nice catch. Pakistan lose their fourth.
16.5
1
Trent Boult To Babar Azam
A yorker length delivery, outside off, Babar Azam squeezes it towards third man for a single.
16.4
0
Trent Boult To Babar Azam
On a length and on off, Babar Azam pushes it towards covers.
16.3
0
Trent Boult To Babar Azam
Oh..that has taken off! Trent Boult bowls this on a good length and on off, angling in, skids through the surface, Babar Azam gets surprised by the bounce but manages to tap it to the off side.
16.2
lb
Trent Boult To Mohammad Nawaz
A slower one now, full and on leg, Mohammad Nawaz is early through his slog and misses as the ball goes off his pads towards point. A leg bye is taken.
16.1
0
Trent Boult To Mohammad Nawaz
Swing and a miss! Trent Boult bowls this on a hard length and outside off, Mohammad Nawaz goes for the big heave but misses.
Over 16 : 122/3
5 Runs
  • 015.1
  • 115.2
  • 015.3
  • 115.4
  • 215.5
  • 1 LB 15.6
M. Nawaz
16 (16)
B. Azam
63 (44)
T. Southee
4-0-24-1
15.6
lb
Tim Southee To Mohammad Nawaz
On a length and on leg, Mohammad Nawaz misses his flick and the ball roll towards square leg. A leg bye is taken.
15.5
2
Tim Southee To Mohammad Nawaz
Short of a length and on outside off, Mohammad Nawaz punches it off his back foot wide of deep point for a couple of runs.
15.4
1
Tim Southee To Babar Azam
Fuller one and on middle, Babar Azam clips it towards deep mid-wicekt for a single.
15.3
0
Tim Southee To Babar Azam
Tim Southee bowls this on a good length and around leg, Babar Azam looks to flick it but misses and gets hit o the pads. There is a huge appeal for LBW but turned down. Kane Williamson decides to go for the review. The UltraEdge shows no bat involved and Ball Tracking shows it is missing wickets. It was a review taken more in desperation. New Zealand lose their review and Babar Azam is safe.
15.2
1
Tim Southee To Mohammad Nawaz
Length again and on off, Mohammad Nawaz dabs it towards covers for a quick single.
15.1
0
Tim Southee To Mohammad Nawaz
Swing and a miss! Tim Southee bowsl the cutter, on a length and outside off, Mohammad Nawaz swings at it but cannot connect.
Full Commentary
18 OV
21 Runs
B. Tickner to B. Azam H. Ali
  • 217.1
  • 417.2
  • 417.3
  • 117.4
  • 617.5
  • 417.6
17 OV
2 Runs
T. Boult to M. Nawaz B. Azam
  • 016.1
  • 1 LB 16.2
  • 016.3
  • 016.4
  • 116.5
  • W 16.6
16 OV
5 Runs
T. Southee to M. Nawaz B. Azam
  • 015.1
  • 115.2
  • 015.3
  • 115.4
  • 215.5
  • 1 LB 15.6
15 OV
5 Runs
T. Boult to M. Nawaz B. Azam
  • 014.1
  • 014.2
  • 014.3
  • 114.4
  • 414.5
  • 014.6
14 OV
10 Runs
J. Neesham to B. Azam M. Nawaz
  • 113.1
  • 113.2
  • 113.3
  • 213.4
  • 413.5
  • 113.6
13 OV
7 Runs
B. Tickner to B. Azam S. Khan M. Nawaz
  • 312.1
  • W 12.2
  • 412.3
  • 012.4
  • 012.5
  • 012.6
12 OV
6 Runs
T. Southee to S. Khan B. Azam
  • 111.1
  • 011.2
  • 1 WD 11.3
  • 1 WD 11.3
  • 111.3
  • 211.4
  • 011.5
  • 011.6
11 OV
6 Runs
M. Bracewell to B. Azam S. Khan
  • 110.1
  • 110.2
  • 110.3
  • 110.4
  • 210.5
  • 010.6
10 OV
11 Runs
I. Sodhi to B. Azam S. Khan
  • 19.1
  • 69.2
  • 19.3
  • 19.4
  • 19.5
  • 19.6
9 OV
6 Runs
J. Neesham to S. Khan B. Azam
  • 08.1
  • 18.2
  • 18.3
  • 18.4
  • 28.5
  • 18.6
8 OV
16 Runs
I. Sodhi to B. Azam S. Khan
  • 47.1
  • 17.2
  • 67.3
  • 47.4
  • 17.5
  • 07.6
7 OV
6 Runs
J. Neesham to S. Khan B. Azam
  • 06.1
  • 16.2
  • 06.3
  • 46.4
  • 06.5
  • 16.6
6 OV
8 Runs
B. Tickner to B. Azam S. Masood S. Khan
  • 15.1
  • W 5.2
  • 45.3
  • 05.4
  • 25.5
  • 15.6
5 OV
5 Runs
T. Southee to B. Azam M. Rizwan S. Masood
  • 14.1
  • 14.2
  • 24.3
  • 14.4
  • W 4.5
  • 04.6
4 OV
6 Runs
B. Tickner to M. Rizwan B. Azam
  • 03.1
  • 13.2
  • 03.3
  • 43.4
  • 03.5
  • 13.6
3 OV
16 Runs
T. Boult to B. Azam M. Rizwan
  • 22.1
  • 42.2
  • 42.3
  • 12.4
  • 12.5
  • 42.6
2 OV
9 Runs
T. Southee to B. Azam M. Rizwan
  • 01.1
  • 1 WD 1.2
  • 01.2
  • 11.3
  • 11.4
  • 1 WD 1.5
  • 41.5
  • 11.6
1 OV
0 Runs
T. Boult to M. Rizwan
  • 00.1
  • 00.2
  • 00.3
  • 00.4
  • 00.5
  • 00.6
Match Info
  • Venue Hagley Oval, Christchurch
  • Weather Clear
  • Toss New Zealand won the toss and elected to bat
  • Result Pakistan beat New Zealand by 6 wickets
  • Player of the Match Babar Azam
  • Umpire Alex Wharf (ENG-XI), Shaun Haig (NZ) and Wayne Knights (NZ)
  • Referee Jeff Crowe (NZ)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: New Zealand 147/8 in 20.0 overs
  • New Zealand 100/3 in 14.3 overs
  • Drinks: New Zealand 70/1 in 10.0 overs
  • 2nd wkt Partnership: 50 off 41 balls between D Conway (27) and K Williamson (23)
  • New Zealand 50/1 in 7.6 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): New Zealand 42/1
  • Pakistan 100/3 in 12.3 overs
  • Drinks: Pakistan 83/2 in 10.0 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Pakistan 44/2
  • Pakistan 36/1: M Rizwan lbw b Tim Southee 4(12)
  • Referral 1 (4.5 ovs): M Rizwan against NZ (LBW) Unsuccessful (NZ: 2, PAK: 2) (Retained)
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Player Runs Avg.
Devon Conway NZ 233 77.66
Mohammad Rizwan PAK 201 50.25
Babar Azam PAK 192 48.00
Shakib Al Hasan BAN 154 51.33
Litton Das BAN 142 35.50
Player Wickets Eco.
Michael Bracewell NZ 8 4.94
Tim Southee NZ 8 7.90
Mohammad Wasim PAK 7 7.38
Haris Rauf PAK 6 7.33
Mohammad Nawaz PAK 6 8.78
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