Match Report: Pakistan vs New Zealand: Pakistan: 242 all out in 49.3 overs

  PAK vs NZ Final Pakistan innings report

Pakistan’s Innings:

Pakistan, opting to bat first, struggled to build momentum throughout their innings. Mohammad Rizwan top-scored with a patient 46 off 76 balls, while Salman Agha contributed 45 off 65 balls. Tayyab Tahir provided a late flourish with a quick 38 off 33 balls, but Pakistan kept losing wickets at regular intervals, preventing them from posting a more competitive total.

New Zealand’s bowlers were disciplined and effective. Will O’Rourke was the standout performer, claiming 4/43 in 9.3 overs, while Mitchell Santner (2/20) and Michael Bracewell (2/38) provided crucial support. Pakistan were eventually bowled out for 242 in the final over of their innings.

Key Performances:

Will O’Rourke (NZ): 4/43 – The pick of the bowlers, dismantling Pakistan’s middle and lower order. 

Mitchell Santner (NZ): 2/20 – His economical spell kept Pakistan under pressure. 

Mohammad Rizwan (PAK): 46 (76) – Top-scored for Pakistan but lacked support. 

Salman Agha (PAK): 45 (65) – Played a steady hand in the middle overs. 

 Turning Point:

The early wickets of Fakhar Zaman and Babar Azam put Pakistan on the backfoot, and despite a fighting effort from the middle order, they were unable to post a challenging total