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NZ vs PAK: ‘Thank you for picking me to be the coin toss kid…Some day I want to be a Blackcap,’ toss mascot pens down emotional message to New Zealand cricket

Toss mascot Will who was at the flip of the coin during the second T20I between New Zealand and Pakistan has penned down a heartfelt message thanking the New Zealand players and cricket team. The little one wrote, “Thank you for picking me to be the coin toss kid at the Blackcaps vs Pakistan game in Seddon Park, Hamilton that was played last night. I really liked it and I and I got most players signatures on my bat I was a little nervous to start with but every one was nice to me.” Will also mentioned that he would aspire to become a New Zealand cricketer one day. “Some day I want to be a Blackcap myself thanks for letting me do that last night from Will.” Will was also seen taking pictures with leg-spinner Ish Sodhi and Daryl Mitchell posted by the Blackcaps on their social media ...
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PAK vs NZ 5th T20I | Pakistan beats New Zealand by 42 runs, avoid series sweep

New Zealand’s players pose with the series trophy after the fifth and final Twenty20 international cricket match between New Zealand and Pakistan at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on January 21, 2024. | Photo Credit: AFP Pakistan had an unlikely hero as it bowled New Zealand out for 92 to win the fifth Twenty20 international by 42 runs on January 21 and avoid a clean sweep in-the five match series.The tourist’s total of 134-8 after choosing to bat looked inadequate as it was their lowest of the series after their losing efforts of 180, 173, 179-7 and 158-5 in the four previous matches.But it proved more than enough on a sub-standard pitch at Hagley and New Zealand only just surpassed its previous lowest total in a T20 international in New Zealand.Iftikhar Ahmed was the surprise hero for ...
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Watch: Babar Azam’s six knocks over a spectator during 3rd T20I between New Zealand and Pakistan | Cricket News – Times of India

Former Pakistan captain Babar Azam was deeply concerned after his six during the third T20I between hosts New Zealand and Pakistan at the University Oval in Dunedin on Wednesday hit a spectator in the stands. Babar scored 57 off 38 balls but in vain as the visitors went on to lose the match by 45 runs after Pakistan could only muster 179/7 chasing a mammoth Kiwi total of 224/7 led by Finn Allen's record-breaking knock of 137 off 62 balls, which included a world record-equalling 16 sixes. Allen's knock is now the best by a New Zealand batter in T20Is as the home team swept the series 3-0. However, it was the video of Babar's hit knocking over the spectator that went viral on social media. Off the the fourth ball of the 13th over, Azam's aerial pull shot off fast bowler Matt Henry went so...
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‘Not out of form…cannot judge him on the basis of a few innings’: Shaheen Shah Afridi lauds Babar Azam’s batting after 3rd NZ vs PAK T20I

New Zealand thrashed Pakistan by 45 runs on Wednesday in the third T20I in Dunedin. Chasing 225 runs, Pakistan kept losing wickets at regular intervals. While the side’s talisman, Babar Azam, piled up his third consecutive half-century of the series, he could not receive support from the other end for the visitors to have a chance. With the defeat, Pakistan lost the five-match series; however, Babar has had a productive series after a barren Test series against Australia.”I had said it earlier as well that Babar was not out of form. We cannot judge him on the basis of a few innings,” skipper Shaheen Shah Afridi lauded the former skipper. In three games, Babar has made 181 runs at an average of 60.33 in the current T20I series compared to 126 runs from six innings he could manage at an ...
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Pakistan women’s cricket team creates history, wins T20I series against New Zealand – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Pakistan women's cricket team achieved a significant milestone by breaking a drought of over five years and securing a historic 10-run victory over New Zealand in the second T20I of their series in Dunedin on Tuesday. This triumph marked the first time Pakistan women have won a T20I series against the White Ferns in their history and also their first T20I series victory away from home since October 2018.Facing the hosts, the much-improved Pakistan side posted a competitive total of 137/6 in their allotted 20 overs, showcasing commendable performances with the bat from Muneeba Ali (35), Aliya Riaz (32), and former captain Bismah Maroof (21). The visitors, after being sent into bat by New Zealand, displayed resilience and contributed collectively to set the stage for a hist...
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World Cup race to semifinals: England’s title defence ends, Pakistan stay in contention with a win over New Zealand

Pakistan and New Zealand are now level on points with one league game to play. Whichever team gets a better result will finish higher. Follow all the action from the Cricket World Cup 2023 on our special World Cup section. You can also find the latest stats, like the top scorer and the highest wicket-taker of the current edition, upcoming World Cup fixtures and the points table on the site. Pakistan face England in their last league fixture while the Kiwis play Sri Lanka. Kane Williamson’s men are placed higher on the points table at fourth on net run rate.Most Read 1 Sunny Deol says he doesn’t like how Shah Rukh Khan has turned actors into a ‘commodity’, Salman has made them into ‘bodybuilders’ 2 Aishwarya Rai cuts birthday cake at an e...
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ODI World Cup: 1992 Cornered Tigers comparisons must wait but Babar Azam’s Pakistan still have heart for a fight

Losing a thriller to an inspired South Africa, a huge win over Bangladesh and beating New Zealand on Saturday via the DLS method courtesy of an unbeaten, attacking hundred from an opener — brought back after sitting out because of injury. Pushed into a corner after four losses on the trot, Pakistan have not rolled over. Epitaphs can be put on hold for now.They still need to win against England at Eden Gardens next Saturday to have any hope of making the semifinals. This campaign isn’t a comeback of epic proportions yet but the Pakistan faithful can’t be blamed for hoping the spirit of 1992 somehow rubs off on this team. You can try your hand at solving our Cricket World Cup crossword One thing is certain, there is still fight left in them — like Fakhar Zaman exhibited during his unbeate...
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Pakistan ‘could have chased 402’, says match-winner Fakhar Zaman – Times of India

BENGALURU: Fakhar Zaman insisted Pakistan would have been happy to chase down a mammoth 402-run target to beat New Zealand before the rain in Bengaluru made life less complicated for them in Saturday's World Cup battle for survival.Zaman cracked an aggressive 81-ball 126 not out to guide Pakistan to 200-1 which gave them a 21-run win on the DLS method after rain ended the match after 25.3 overs.Pakistan had bee given a revised target of 342 in 41 overs after the first rain break of 90 minutes, with their total at 160-1.New Zealand had made 401-6 on the back of a third World Cup century by fast-rising Rachin Ravindra and 95 by Kane Williamson at Chinnaswamy Stadium.The win kept Pakistan's hopes of a semi-final place alive although they will still need to win their last game against Engla...
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Fakhar Zaman fires as Pakistan pip New Zealand in rain-marred game to stay alive at World Cup – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Opener Fakhar Zaman smashed a dazzling unbeaten ton while skipper Babar Azam also scored a crucial half-century as Pakistan pulled off a dramatic 21-run victory (DLS) over New Zealand in the rain-hit Match 35 in Bengaluru to keep their semis hopes alive at the World Cup on Saturday.After New Zealand had piled up a mammoth 401-6 riding on Rachin Ravindra (108) ton and a power-packed 95-run knock from a returning skipper Kane Williamson, Pakistan were 160 for one in the 21st over when rain brought a stoppage at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.Set a revised target of 342 off 41 overs, Zaman had moved to 126 and Azam was on 66 with their team on 200 for one in the 26th over when the rain returned, this time bringing the game to an end.Pakistan were eventually declared the winners as th...
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World Cup: Why Afghanistan’s win makes New Zealand-Pakistan game more significant in the semifinals race

Afghanistan’s facile win over the Netherlands gave another boost to their dreams of making the semifinals. They now sit in the fifth spot on the points table and are out of the top four for now just on the basis of net run rate (NRR). Their fate is in their own hands, though their remaining two games are against Australia and South Africa, who are in the top three at the moment. Follow all the action from the Cricket World Cup 2023 on our special World Cup section. You can also find the latest stats, like the top scorer and the highest wicket-taker of the current edition, upcoming World Cup fixtures and the points table on the site. The Dutch remain on four points with games against England and India to come. Even if they win both their games and Afghanistan lose their last two fixtur...
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‘India vs Pakistan semifinal, anyone?’ – Michael Vaughan’s question gets a reply from Shoaib Akhtar | Cricket News – Times of India

While South Africa's big win over New Zealand has almost sealed the top-two positions in the points table, the third consecutive defeat for the Kiwis has opened up the third and fourth position, which might turn into a four-way fight for two spots. However, former England captain Michael Vaughan had a tongue-in-cheek crack at the scenarios, throwing an India vs Pakistan semi-final into the equation.South Africa now lead the table with 12 points from seven matches and are ahead of unbeaten India, who also have 12 points, on net run rate but having played a match more than the hosts. Australia occupy the third spot with eight points from six matches and New Zealand have slipped to No. 4 with eight points from seven matches.Pakistan's seven-wicket win over Bangladesh have kept them in the ...
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World Cup: After Kiwis’ loss to South Africa, why New Zealand vs Pakistan on Saturday becomes important

New Zealand’s third successive loss – this time to South Africa – has given their next game added significance. The Kiwis, who were on top of the points table 10 days ago, next face Pakistan, who kept themselves in the race to the semifinal by hammering hapless Bangladesh. Follow all the action from the Cricket World Cup 2023 on our special World Cup section. You can also find the latest stats, like the top scorer and the highest wicket-taker of the current edition, upcoming World Cup fixtures and the points table on the site. Babar Azam’s men need to win their last two league games – they face holders England in their last fixture – and will be in contention even if New Zealand beat Sri Lanka in their last match. That scenario should still favour the Black Caps, provided they don’t l...
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Rachin Ravindra shines as opener, Kane Williamson all class on comeback as NZ outbat Pakistan in WC warm-up

Kane Williamson showed his class in his first competitive outing in six months while Rachin Ravindra sizzled at the top of the order as New Zealand gunned down a 346-run target in their opening World Cup warm-up game against Pakistan here on Friday.New Zealand won the game by five wickets. Barring the openers, Pakistan batters including Mohammad Rizwan (103 retired hurt off 91), Babar Azam (80 off 84) and Saud Shaukeel (75 off 53) had a good hit in the middle, helping their team post a daunting 345 for five in 50 overs. New Zealand cruised to the target in 43.4 overs with contributions from Ravindra (97 off 72), Williamson (54 off 50), Daryl Mitchell (59 retired hurt off 57) and Mark Chapman (65 not out off 41). What a run chase! 👌 New Zealand start their #CWC23 preparations with a stu...
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Pakistan-New Zealand World Cup warm-up to be closed-door game – Times of India

HYDERABAD: The World Cup warm-up match between Pakistan and New Zealand to be played at the RGIC Stadium here on September 29 will be a closed-door affair as the city police have expressed their inability to provide security for the match. The cops said they will be fully stretched in view of the Ganesh immersion and Milad-un-Nabi celebrations in the city on Sept 28. Sources said that the Ganesh immersion spillover to Sept 29 will keep the cops on their toes and given the situation, it has been learnt that the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) has informed the Rachakonda police that spectators will not be allowed for the warm-up match. Kode Durga Prasad, who is assisting the Supreme Court-appointed one-man committee Justice (retd) L Nageswara Rao in administering the Hyderabad Cricket...
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Babar Azam says Pakistan ‘in good position’ for ODI World Cup after New Zealand mauling | Cricket News – Times of India

KARACHI: Captain Babar Azam says the "dominant" ODI series win over New Zealand sets Pakistan up nicely for the World Cup, despite doubts over their participation.The hosts beat a depleted New Zealand 4-1 in the five-match series and on their way briefly reached the top of the one-day rankings for the first time.Pakistan scored 337 in the second match -- their second-highest successful chase in one-day internationals -- and Azam became the fastest player to 5,000 ODI runs en route to his 18th century in the format.Opener Fakhar Zaman meanwhile achieved the distinction of hitting hundreds in three successive ODIs, firmly establishing his place in Pakistan's top three, which also includes opener Imam-ul-Haq.Uncertainty looms over Pakistan's participation in the World Cup in October-Novemb...
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5th ODI: New Zealand avoid whitewash against Pakistan despite Iftikhar heroics | Cricket News – Times of India

KARACHI: Henry Shipley and Rachin Ravindra shared six wickets as New Zealand beat Pakistan by 47 runs in the fifth and final one-day international in Karachi on Sunday.The victory meant New Zealand avoided being swept in the five game series, which Pakistan won 4-1.New Zealand batted first and were bowled out for 299 in 49.3 overs with half centuries from Will Young and Tom Latham.Fast bowler Shipley then took 3-34 and spinner Ravindra a career best 3-65 as New Zealand survived a brilliant 72-ball 94 not out by Iftikhar Ahmed to dismiss Pakistan for 252 in 46.1 overs.The defeat means Pakistan's rise to number one in the ODI rankings lasted just 48 hours and they are now third behind Australia and India."It's is certainly pleasing to put on a complete performance in the last game," said ...
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New Zealand 42/1 in 8.5 Overs | Live Cricket Score, Pakistan vs New Zealand, 5th ODI – The Times of India

Mohammad Wasim to Tom Blundell, OUT! TAKEN! This was a full ball, down the leg side. A freebie most of the time and Blundell heaves but toe ends his shot to deep square leg where Fakhar Zaman takes an easy catch. A decent start for New Zealand but Pakistan needed this wicket.!(function(f, b, e, v, n, t, s) { function loadFBEvents(isFBCampaignActive) { if (!isFBCampaignActive) { return; } (function(f, b, e, v, n, t, s) { if (f.fbq) return; n = f.fbq = function() { n.callMethod ? n.callMethod(...arguments) : n.queue.push(arguments); }; if (!f._fbq) f._fbq = n; n.push = n; n.loaded = !0; n.version = '2.0'; n.queue = []; t = b.createElement(e); t.async = !0; t.def...
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PAK vs NZ: Matt Henry hopes New Zealand can avoid whitewash vs World No. 1 Pakistan | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Can New Zealand avoid a 5-0 whitewash against World No. 1 team Pakistan? NZ pacer Matt Henry is hopeful the Black Caps can avoid a cleansweep when the two sides face each other in the fifth and final one-day international in Karachi.New Zealand landed in Pakistan without regular skipper Kane Williamson, who is likely to miss this year's World Cup with a knee injury, while several frontline players are busy honouring franchise commitments in the Indian Premier League.The team under Tom Latham managed to draw the preceding T20 series 2-2 but Pakistan have taken an unassailable 4-0 lead in the one-day series.In the fourth ODI on Friday, skipper Babar Azam smashed 107 to help Pakistan post a commanding 334-6 at the National Stadium in Karachi.In reply, New Zealand were all out fo...
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Babar Azam leads Pakistan to big win over NZ and No. 1 ODI ranking

Pakistan’s Babar Azam and teammates congratulate each others after winning the fourth one-day international cricket match against New Zealand, in Karachi, Pakistan on May 5, 2023. | Photo Credit: AP Run machine Babar Azam's 18th century made the difference as Pakistan defeated New Zealand by 102 runs on Friday and closed in on a one-day international series sweep.Babar's 107 off 117 balls propped up Pakistan's 334-6, and New Zealand stumbled to 232 all out, its lowest total of the series.The most lopsided win of the series lifted Pakistan to No. 1 in the ICC ODI rankings and a 4-0 lead. The fifth and last ODI is on Sunday.“Credit goes to the entire team and support staff for becoming the No. 1 ranked ODI team,” captain Babar said.“We felt it was a 300-plus wicket and if you build a par...
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Pakistan register first ODI series win over New Zealand in 12 years | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Imam-ul-Haq scored a 107-ball 90 while Babar Azam made a 62-ball 54 as Pakistan registered their first one-day international series win over New Zealand in 12 years. Pakistan defeated the Black Caps by 26 runs victory in the third ODI in Karachi on Wednesday.Chasing Pakistan's 287/6, opener Tom Blundell hit a 78-ball 65 for New Zealand while debutant Cole McConchie struck an undefeated 45-ball 64 but the visitors were bowled out for 261 in 49.1 overs.Pakistan, who won the first two matches by five and seven wickets respectively in Rawalpindi, took an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series.The last two matches are on Friday and Sunday, also in Karachi.Pakistan's last ODI series win over New Zealand was in 2011 and since then they had lost six of the seven series, with ...