Pakistan's bowlers showcased brilliance, successfully defending the lowest men's T20I total in New Zealand. While their bowling was impressive, concerns continues about their batting performance. Despite the series not yielding many positives, this win could be a turning point for Pakistan. However even following this victory, the body language of Pakistan players looks were fractured, indicating a need for time to heal and move forward. Congratulations to the Black Caps on securing a 4-1 victory.
If Pakistan's bowlers had bowled the way they bowled in the last T20 match, the picture of this series could have been different if they had bowled like this throughout the series. But unfortunately Pakistan's bowlers could not bowl that way throughout the series. Pakistan team almost lost four matches in a row but they came back in relief by winning the last match. Iftikhar Ahmed was Man of the Match and The man of the series has been New Zealand's budding player Finn Allen who has batted brilliantly throughout the T20 series. 
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The main issue with Pakistan is there inconsistent performance. They lost this series 4-1 but that doesn't mean there upcoming world cup journey is over. You may find them in knock out stage or even final of T20 world cup. In last T20 WC, they lost in group stages to Zimbabwe but concluded there journey by playing the final.
Having said that this is something not to be proud of. Pakistan is playing cricket for decades and after years of cricket they can't produce a team that can give some consistency.
Now we have more drama coming in PCB as Zaka resigned as PCB chief. Now wait for some new surprise.
Finally Pakistan team got their desired win after long wait. In the fifth T20 match, Pakistan bowlers bowled brilliantly and their part-time bowler Iftekhar Ahmed gave an incredible performance in this match. Iftekhar Ahmed took three wickets with 34 runs in four overs and Shahensha Afridi and Mohammad Nawaz took two wickets each.Having said that this is something not to be proud of. Pakistan is playing cricket for decades and after years of cricket they can't produce a team that can give some consistency.
Now we have more drama coming in PCB as Zaka resigned as PCB chief. Now wait for some new surprise.
Although Pakistan won this match, they could not bat as expected their batting performance did not improve. Apart from Mohammad Rizwan and Faqar Zaman, none of the pakistan team managed to score 30 plus runs. As T20 World Cup is about to start, all Pakistani players need to improve their batting performance otherwise they will continue to play poorly in T20 World Cup.
Finally Pakistan won a single T20 match after 4 time defeated by New Zealand. Today Pakistan made 134 run, thats okey but new Zealand team all out within 92 run, that is wondering. Pakistan batsman Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Rizwan Played good but not expected from Babar Azam made 13 run only. Nz all bolwes got 2 wickets except Mitchell Santner. From team Nz, Glenn Phillips, Finn Allen did more run among all players where most of player can't face more than 1 over bowling. Well its glad for Pakistan, atleast won 1match
Here lies the secret of Pakistan team because there were some matches Pakistan could have easily won but in those matches Pakistan could not win due to poor performance of both batting and bowling. Again in today's match Pakistan ended the innings with 134 runs but in this match Pakistan managed to bowl out New Zealand only for 92 whereas in other matches Pakistan had to lose the match only because of bad bowling despite good performance. However, if Pakistan could not win against New Zealand in today's match, it would have dropped down in the T20 ranking. Maybe a red alert could have been issued for Pakistan in the T20 World Cup in the future but Pakistan's victory in today's match will probably not bring any such bad situation. 
Also, the Kiwis rested Mitchell and Kane Mama is injured. Overall Pakistan should be worried about it and do some soul searching after this consolidated win.
This is their format and they can dominate almost everyone in T-20 format. With new batting talent coming in, which is suited for t-20, mix it with experienced batters. Plus so much quality in the seam bowling lineup. They have almost every ingredient (spin department is weak and at times looks flat though) to succeed and become a powerhouse in the T-20 format.
This is their format and they can dominate almost everyone in T-20 format. With new batting talent coming in, which is suited for t-20, mix it with experienced batters. Plus so much quality in the seam bowling lineup. They have almost every ingredient (spin department is weak and at times looks flat though) to succeed and become a powerhouse in the T-20 format.
The main issue with Pakistan is there inconsistent performance. They lost this series 4-1 but that doesn't mean there upcoming world cup journey is over. You may find them in knock out stage or even final of T20 world cup. In last T20 WC, they lost in group stages to Zimbabwe but concluded there journey by playing the final.
Having said that this is something not to be proud of. Pakistan is playing cricket for decades and after years of cricket they can't produce a team that can give some consistency.
Now we have more drama coming in PCB as Zaka resigned as PCB chief. Now wait for some new surprise.
IMO they underperform in the T-20 despite having excellent combinations. They might be shit in other formats but in T-20 Pakistan can potentially field 2 competetive teams. There is more than enough talent in the country for the T-20 format. They only have to avoid favoritism, politics and give importance to merits, also stop dehumanizing and listen to players' needs (Rauf).
The main issue with Pakistan is there inconsistent performance. They lost this series 4-1 but that doesn't mean there upcoming world cup journey is over. You may find them in knock out stage or even final of T20 world cup. In last T20 WC, they lost in group stages to Zimbabwe but concluded there journey by playing the final.
Having said that this is something not to be proud of. Pakistan is playing cricket for decades and after years of cricket they can't produce a team that can give some consistency.
Now we have more drama coming in PCB as Zaka resigned as PCB chief. Now wait for some new surprise.
Finally Pakistan team got their desired win after long wait. In the fifth T20 match, Pakistan bowlers bowled brilliantly and their part-time bowler Iftekhar Ahmed gave an incredible performance in this match. Iftekhar Ahmed took three wickets with 34 runs in four overs and Shahensha Afridi and Mohammad Nawaz took two wickets each.Having said that this is something not to be proud of. Pakistan is playing cricket for decades and after years of cricket they can't produce a team that can give some consistency.
Now we have more drama coming in PCB as Zaka resigned as PCB chief. Now wait for some new surprise.
Although Pakistan won this match, they could not bat as expected their batting performance did not improve. Apart from Mohammad Rizwan and Faqar Zaman, none of the pakistan team managed to score 30 plus runs. As T20 World Cup is about to start, all Pakistani players need to improve their batting performance otherwise they will continue to play poorly in T20 World Cup.
Finally Pakistan won a single T20 match after 4 time defeated by New Zealand. Today Pakistan made 134 run, thats okey but new Zealand team all out within 92 run, that is wondering. Pakistan batsman Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Rizwan Played good but not expected from Babar Azam made 13 run only. Nz all bolwes got 2 wickets except Mitchell Santner. From team Nz, Glenn Phillips, Finn Allen did more run among all players where most of player can't face more than 1 over bowling. Well its glad for Pakistan, atleast won 1match
The main issue with Pakistan is there inconsistent performance. They lost this series 4-1 but that doesn't mean there upcoming world cup journey is over. You may find them in knock out stage or even final of T20 world cup. In last T20 WC, they lost in group stages to Zimbabwe but concluded there journey by playing the final.
Having said that this is something not to be proud of. Pakistan is playing cricket for decades and after years of cricket they can't produce a team that can give some consistency.
Now we have more drama coming in PCB as Zaka resigned as PCB chief. Now wait for some new surprise.
Finally Pakistan team got their desired win after long wait. In the fifth T20 match, Pakistan bowlers bowled brilliantly and their part-time bowler Iftekhar Ahmed gave an incredible performance in this match. Iftekhar Ahmed took three wickets with 34 runs in four overs and Shahensha Afridi and Mohammad Nawaz took two wickets each.Having said that this is something not to be proud of. Pakistan is playing cricket for decades and after years of cricket they can't produce a team that can give some consistency.
Now we have more drama coming in PCB as Zaka resigned as PCB chief. Now wait for some new surprise.
Although Pakistan won this match, they could not bat as expected their batting performance did not improve. Apart from Mohammad Rizwan and Faqar Zaman, none of the pakistan team managed to score 30 plus runs. As T20 World Cup is about to start, all Pakistani players need to improve their batting performance otherwise they will continue to play poorly in T20 World Cup.
Also, the Kiwis rested Mitchell and Kane Mama is injured. Overall Pakistan should be worried about it and do some soul searching after this consolidated win.
This is their format and they can dominate almost everyone in T-20 format. With new batting talent coming in, which is suited for t-20, mix it with experienced batters. Plus so much quality in the seam bowling lineup. They have almost every ingredient (spin department is weak and at times looks flat though) to succeed and become a powerhouse in the T-20 format.
This is their format and they can dominate almost everyone in T-20 format. With new batting talent coming in, which is suited for t-20, mix it with experienced batters. Plus so much quality in the seam bowling lineup. They have almost every ingredient (spin department is weak and at times looks flat though) to succeed and become a powerhouse in the T-20 format.
The main issue with Pakistan is there inconsistent performance. They lost this series 4-1 but that doesn't mean there upcoming world cup journey is over. You may find them in knock out stage or even final of T20 world cup. In last T20 WC, they lost in group stages to Zimbabwe but concluded there journey by playing the final.
Having said that this is something not to be proud of. Pakistan is playing cricket for decades and after years of cricket they can't produce a team that can give some consistency.
Now we have more drama coming in PCB as Zaka resigned as PCB chief. Now wait for some new surprise.
Finally Pakistan broke the jinxx and was able to win at last in New Zealand against them. A late comeback from them with a good morale boost after winning with a good margin. The bowlers did what they were supposed to do in early matches. I don't know what stopped them from bowling in the same way as yesterday. The only bowler who was consistent was the captain of the Pakistan team. Batting was again not that good as they were none who got into 50s. They were able to save themselves from the humiliation and a complete whitewash in the series.
Pakistan won by 42 runs. Pakistan earn 134 runs from 10 players. Including these, Fakhar Zaman played only 16 balls with 4 sixs and 1 fours. His batting style is as like as Shahid Afridi. I hope all of the Pakistani cricket-loving people missed his batting. Also, I like the performance of Abbas Afridi. His SR is 250 is all good from other players. Only he played 6 balls to reach the run of 15 from 2 sixes. Best of luck Abbas Afridi.
Finally, the Pakistan team won a match against New Zealand in this series. Pakistan was saved from whitewashing, and from this Pakistan's victory, was the end of a wonderful series between Pakistan and New Zealand.
All the matches of this series were lost by Pakistan before this match but now, Pakistan ended this series with a victory, and the New Zealand team won this series. This is a very good series for New Zealand and by the way, Finn Allen is the player of this series he made 275 runs against Pakistan team bowlers, but cricinfo's MVP is Fakhar Zaman due to his magical performance in early matches.
Pakistan won by 42 runs. Pakistan earn 134 runs from 10 players. Including these, Fakhar Zaman played only 16 balls with 4 sixs and 1 fours. His batting style is as like as Shahid Afridi. I hope all of the Pakistani cricket-loving people missed his batting. Also, I like the performance of Abbas Afridi. His SR is 250 is all good from other players. Only he played 6 balls to reach the run of 15 from 2 sixes. Best of luck Abbas Afridi.
Yes, although the Pakistan team did not play well in the previous matches of this series, in this last match today, the Pakistan team played very well, and won the match by 42 runs against New Zealand. Winning the last match of this T20 series is a big achievement for the Pakistan team. In today's match, the bowling line was more impressive than the batting of the Pakistan team. Especially in today's match, Iftekhar Ahmed performed the best in bowling, he bowled 4 overs and managed to pick up three wickets for 24 runs. Congratulations to the bowlers of Pakistan team for giving such a great bowling performance. Pakistan's win today can be very important for their survival in T20 World Cup. 4th Match Performance I thought Pakistan might not win the match today.
Lol! They won a single match out of 5 matches and the Kiwis probably went easy on them to be frank.I think so too, even third umpire went easy on them. Why would they do that though?
This is their format and they can dominate almost everyone in T-20 format. With new batting talent coming in, which is suited for t-20, mix it with experienced batters. Plus so much quality in the seam bowling lineup. They have almost every ingredient (spin department is weak and at times looks flat though) to succeed and become a powerhouse in the T-20 format.
Pakistan won by 42 runs. Pakistan earn 134 runs from 10 players. Including these, Fakhar Zaman played only 16 balls with 4 sixs and 1 fours. His batting style is as like as Shahid Afridi. I hope all of the Pakistani cricket-loving people missed his batting. Also, I like the performance of Abbas Afridi. His SR is 250 is all good from other players. Only he played 6 balls to reach the run of 15 from 2 sixes. Best of luck Abbas Afridi.
Pakistan making 134, I thought it was going to be whitewash for NZ but nope, NZ played subpar today.
Poor inning from Babar, he made 13(24) and that too after Chapman dropped him two times, any other batsman would have gone guns blazing on first drop. Finn Alenn's catch was not out, ball pitched first before getting into fielder's hands, and commentators were also praising the third umpire for this wrong decision.
I think so too, even third umpire went easy on them. Why would they do that though?
Poor inning from Babar, he made 13(24) and that too after Chapman dropped him two times, any other batsman would have gone guns blazing on first drop. Finn Alenn's catch was not out, ball pitched first before getting into fielder's hands, and commentators were also praising the third umpire for this wrong decision.
Pakistan's win today can be very important for their survival in T20 World Cup. 4th Match Performance I thought Pakistan might not win the match today.
Lol! They won a single match out of 5 matches and the Kiwis probably went easy on them to be frank.I think so too, even third umpire went easy on them. Why would they do that though?
Pakistan's win today can be very important for their survival in T20 World Cup. 4th Match Performance I thought Pakistan might not win the match today. At first, after seeing the batting performance of Pakistan, I thought Pakistan might not be able to win today, but due to their amazing bowling performance, Pakistan won today. Congratulations to Pakistan Cricket Team for this win.
Once again a poor batting from Pakistan side. They just gave a small target of 135 to NZ. Thanks to Iftikhar 3 wickets Pakistan survived whitewash otherwise it will be a humiliating T20 series for Pakistan. Its first victory for Shaheen as T20 captain. Fakhar Zaman scored 33 runs on just 16 balls that included 4 sixes. Pakistan will be happy that they avoided a whitewash.
Again, the batting was a big concern when I saw they only got 135 runs as a target. I never expected them to win too as it is not easy to defend such a small target in T20 cricket. What was good about them today was that they not only defended the target but also wiped out New Zealand for just 92 runs. I was very impressed by the way the bowlers bowled today. Iftikar's spin attack worked well for them and the consistency of Shaheenn Afridi helped them win the last match.
My bet on Pakistan in the final T20 turned out to be the right call and I won decent profit thanks to the juicy odds. I thought that I lost my bet thanks to their low score initially, but they bounced back very nicely in the 2nd innings.
Pakistan's win today can be very important for their survival in T20 World Cup. 4th Match Performance I thought Pakistan might not win the match today.
Lol! They won a single match out of 5 matches and the Kiwis probably went easy on them to be frank. 
Finally, there is some good news for Pakistan fans. Pakistan have won the last T20I run by defending a low total. First victory for Shaheen as a captain. Although the score is comparatively on the lower side, Pakistan's spinners took the game away from New Zealand. Iftikhar was the plus factor today. I am wondering why he hasn't bowled in the previous matches. They did well on a dead pitch.
After this series, Pakistan should rethink their approach to T20I as a team. They should focus on players who will be playing in the World T20 tournament this year and stop testing different players now.
After this series, Pakistan should rethink their approach to T20I as a team. They should focus on players who will be playing in the World T20 tournament this year and stop testing different players now.
Hahaha! What a surprise!
I was thinking they have lost the last match too. But Pakistan is the team which can do anything at anytime. Really surprised. Means really. New Zealand team made 54 runs with 4 wickets loss. But on 92 runs they lost all wickets.
The target was not much higher that was just 135 runs. That was the target which is the lowest target of the whole series but New Zealand didn't able to chase.
Pakistan won the match fortunately otherwise there were no chance. 😉
I was thinking they have lost the last match too. But Pakistan is the team which can do anything at anytime. Really surprised. Means really. New Zealand team made 54 runs with 4 wickets loss. But on 92 runs they lost all wickets.
The target was not much higher that was just 135 runs. That was the target which is the lowest target of the whole series but New Zealand didn't able to chase.
Pakistan won the match fortunately otherwise there were no chance. 😉
Another T20Is series has been finished and in this series, we got a lot of nostalgia because this is the first series of Pakistan where their captain is changed from, Babar Azam to Shaheen Shah Afridi and in this series Babar made three fifty and Babar Azam has also risen on the world's best batsmen list, and also in this series, we have seen the captaincy of Shaheen Shah Afridi, these all the nostalgia for Pakistan but now we have come to New Zealand, the team of New Zealand had no special in this but one thing is special which is they won a series against Pakistan in their home ground after 4 years.
Batting first, the Pakistan team scored 138 runs for 8 wickets down. Mohammad Rizwan made 38 runs and it was the highest runs from the Pakistan team as their batting collapsed in this match too. New Zealand should have won this match too easily but Iftikhar Ahmed with 3 wickets and couple of wickets from Shaheen Shah Afridi and Mohammad Nawaz destroyed their dreams of a series whitewash.
Pakistan's win today can be very important for their survival in T20 World Cup. 4th Match Performance I thought Pakistan might not win the match today. At first, after seeing the batting performance of Pakistan, I thought Pakistan might not be able to win today, but due to their amazing bowling performance, Pakistan won today. Congratulations to Pakistan Cricket Team for this win.
Once again a poor batting from Pakistan side. They just gave a small target of 135 to NZ. Thanks to Iftikhar 3 wickets Pakistan survived whitewash otherwise it will be a humiliating T20 series for Pakistan. Its first victory for Shaheen as T20 captain. Fakhar Zaman scored 33 runs on just 16 balls that included 4 sixes. Pakistan will be happy that they avoided a whitewash.
Pakistan team can secure victory in fifth match as they have done very well bowling performance in today's game. And in the last moment New Zealand defeated the team by 92 runs, today the bowling performance of Pakistan team is very good. The bowling trio of Iftekhar Ahmed, Mohammad Newaz, Shahen Afridi did well enough to counter the New Zealand team. Today I think Pakistan team has collected 134 runs for 8 wickets and with this target of 134 runs it is not possible to resist New Zealand team. In this place, they only bowled because of Pakistan team's victory, Pakistan team won by 42 runs in the last moment.
Currently Pakistan team is not in a good position. Currently the batting line is not able to score enough runs. Today, Pakistan won the toss and chose to bat and could not score enough runs. Pakistan scored 134 runs which is not enough target in T20 format. But Pakistan's bowlers have to be praised today. Pakistan's bowling line has been very good due to which Pakistan managed to win today. The bowling line was not that good in the first four matches. However in the end Pakistan lost 4 out of 5 matches and won 1 match.Jump to: