Pakistan proved the critics wrong with a dominant nine-wicket victory over New Zealand in the third T20I on Friday, March 21, at Eden Park, Auckland. Hasan Nawaz played a sensational unbeaten knock of 105 off 45 balls, leading his side to a convincing chase and keeping the five-match series alive. (Highlights | More Cricket News)
The match began with Pakistan winning the toss and opting to bowl, a decision that proved to be a masterstroke.
Pakistan's bowlers dominated from the start, and Haris Rauf라이브 바카라 flying catch in the early overs made everyone believe that no one was safe from getting out.
New Zealand posted a competitive total of 204, but Pakistan라이브 바카라 chase was clinical. Hasan Nawaz delivered a match-winning performance, smashing an unbeaten 105 off 45 balls.
He found solid support from captain Salman Ali Agha, who made 51 off 31 balls, and the two put on an unbroken 133-run partnership. Pakistan chased down the target with four overs to spare, sealing a dominant nine-wicket victory and leaving New Zealand with little to show in the end.
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Nawaz's maiden century came after he was dismissed for ducks in the first two matches.
He expressed gratitude for the team's support, saying through an interpreter, "I failed in the first two games and I thank the team for their backing. When I went out to bat, my goal was simply to score my first international run. Once I got that first run, the pressure lifted, and I focused on winning the game."
Mark Chapman played a brilliant knock of 94 off 44 balls, but New Zealand was bowled out with one ball remaining in their 20 overs. Chapman struck 11 fours and four sixes, but lacked support from his teammates.
Haris Rauf impressed with 3-29, delivering a key bowling performance in the middle overs.
Pakistan's selectors kept Nawaz and Mohammad Haris at the top of the order, allowing them time to acclimatize to New Zealand conditions. After disappointing opening partnerships in the first two matches, the duo put on 75 for the first wicket within the six-over powerplay.
Haris blasted 41 off 20 balls, hitting four fours and three sixes, and provided the rapid start Pakistan needed. He hit two sixes in the first over bowled by Kyle Jamieson, as Pakistan raced to 50 in just four overs.
Jamieson, who took 3-8 in the first match, conceded 30 runs in his first two overs. Pakistan reached 124-1 at the midpoint of their innings, while New Zealand had been 105-3 at the same stage. The 13th over, bowled by Jacob Duffy, went for 19 runs, including two sixes, as Pakistan's run rate climbed to over 12 runs per over.
