Pakistan dominated New Zealand in 3rd ODI, despite Cole McConchie quick half-century
Pakistan dominated New Zealand in 3rd ODI. Pakistan top order batters went on to flourish as they dominated Under strength black caps in the third ODI match by 26 runs. Pakistan claimed a conclusive 3-0 lead in the ODI series against New Zealand. The opening batters, Imam ul Haq, and the skipper Babar Azam raised the squad against New Zealand by scoring 90 and 54 runs, respectively. In the ODI match Pakistan vs. New Zealand, young Kiwis won the toss and elected to field first against Pakistan.
Pakistan taking advantage of the first innings, successfully set the target of 287 runs at the fall of six wickets. The opening pair, Imam ul Haq and Babar Azam supported the squad in raising the score against Kiwi bowlers. Imam ul Haq played a magnificent innings of 90 runs against New Zealand. Men awhile, the skipper of the squad Babar Azam added 54 runs.
Series sealed 🙌
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Young Kiwi batters struggled to accomplish the target but failed to do so in front of the sharp Pakistani bowlers. The thirty-one years old Kiwi batters Cole McConchie smashed 64 runs against Pakistan. However, Cole also failed to accomplish the goal as it was a late batting attack by Kiwis. Cole McConchie scored 64 runs off 36 deliveries and a quick half-century against Pakistan in the ODI match. In the end, New Zealand was knocked out at 261 runs.
After leading in the series, Pakistani Opening batter Imam ul Haq said the wickets are different at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium compared to the previous one at which we played. The main thing is to give respect to opponents. Imam ul Haq said the predicted score at this pitch was 280-290. However, we kept 260 in mind against New Zealand. The partnership with the captain Babar Azam supported Imam ul Haq in raising the score for team Pakistan against New Zealand.
In their first two ODI matches, Pakistan successfully chased the massive target. In their second ODI match, Pakistan dominated New Zealand accomplishing 337 runs. At the beginning of the game, New Zealand was in a good position against Pakistan. Tom Blundell contributed 65 runs for New Zealand against Pakistan in his first match. The opening batters added 83 runs for New Zealand. Pakistani Spin bowlers Shadab Khan and Mohammad Nawaz troubleshoot the young Kiwi batters in the ODI matches at Rawalpindi.
Daryl Mitchell added two tons of hundred against Pakistan in the first two clashes. However, Mitchell returned to Pavilion after scoring 21 runs against Pakistan in the third match of the ODI series. Mark Chapman also failed to set in the crease. Mark Chapman played a significant role for New Zealand in the previous T20 games against Pakistan, leading the team New Zealand to draw a game at 2-2.
Naseem Shah picked the wicket of Mark Chapman, disappointing New Zealand in accomplishing their target. Meanwhile, Mohammad Nawaz, a left-handed Spinner who troubleshoots the young Kiwi batters, hurt his finger. Nawaz was trying to pick the catch helping the Pakistan team smash one for the Kiwi batter. After Nawaz got injured, Agha Salman, Off Spinner, replaced Mohammad Nawaz to finish his remaining overs in the game.
The Rawalpindi Nation Stadium supported Spin bowlers earning more wickets in the match against New Zealand. The bowling department of Pakistan has plenty of Spin bowlers helping team Pakistan to beat New Zealand. Mohammad Waseem, a fast Pakistani bowler, also picked two Kiwi wickets in the ODI match against New Zealand at Rawalpindi National Stadium.
Pakistan dominated New Zealand in 3rd ODI
The Skipper of Team New Zealand struggled to bounce back against Pakistan in the ODI match at Rawalpindi National Stadium. However, Latham failed to earn victory against Pakistan. Pakistan successfully dominated New Zealand in the three ODI games Pakistan vs. New Zealand at Rawalpindi National Stadium. The three consecutive wins will boost the confidence in Pakistan to beat New Zealand in the next ODI clashes.
