New Zealand v Pakistan, Live Cricket Score and Commentary, 3rd T20I, Pakistan tour of New Zealand, 2024

Pakistan tour of New Zealand 3rd T20I: New Zealand v Pakistan at Dunedin, January 17, 2024
New Zealand
NZ
224/7 (20)
Pakistan
PAK
179/7 (20)
Finished
NZ won by 45 runs.
New Zealand InningNZ Inning224/7 (20 ov)
Pakistan InningPAK Inning179/7 (20 ov)

Commentary

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0.1
Tim Southee to Saim Ayub, 1 leg bye, Leg Bye !! inswinger, full length, on the stumps, Saim Ayub hangs in the crease, aims to play flick shot, but ball direclty brushes against the body. Batter snatch 1 runs off leg bye.
0
0.2
Tim Southee to Mohammad Rizwan, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Mohammad Rizwan hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
0
0.3
Tim Southee to Mohammad Rizwan, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, full length, on the stumps, Mohammad Rizwan hangs in the crease and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder, who halts the ball.
0
0.4
Tim Southee to Mohammad Rizwan, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, full length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, but decided to leave the ball at last.
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0.5
Tim Southee to Mohammad Rizwan, 1 run, An accurately pitched inswinger on the stumps, Mohammad Rizwan hangs in the crease to make a confident defensive shot, sending the ball towards short cover for 1 run.
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0.6
Tim Southee to Saim Ayub, 1 run, An accurately pitched outswinger on the off stump, Saim Ayub hangs in the crease to make a confident cut, sending the ball towards third man for 1 run.
End of over 1 (3 runs)
Saim Ayub 1 (2)
Mohammad Rizwan 1 (4)
Pakistan 3/0
Tim Southee 1-0-2-0
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1.1
Matt Henry to Saim Ayub, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Saim Ayub hangs in the crease, tucks flick shot toward the fielder at long on, who halts the ball.
4
1.2
Matt Henry to Saim Ayub, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Saim Ayub hangs in the crease and caresses drive to long off, it raced away to the fence for four.
0
1.3
Matt Henry to Saim Ayub, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, full length, on the off stump, Saim Ayub goes forward, tucks cut toward the fielder at slip, who halts the ball.
4
1.4
Matt Henry to Saim Ayub, Four, Four !! off cutter, full length, on the off stump. Saim Ayub hangs in the crease, hits chip shot in the gap towards long off, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
0
1.5
Matt Henry to Saim Ayub, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Saim Ayub hangs in the crease, dabs drive with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
0
1.6
Matt Henry to Saim Ayub, no run, Dot ball !! slower ball, good length, on the off stump, Saim Ayub hangs in the crease and slash cut towards slip, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
End of over 2 (8 runs)
Saim Ayub 9 (8)
Mohammad Rizwan 1 (4)
Pakistan 11/0
Matt Henry 1-0-8-0
Tim Southee 1-0-2-0
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2.1
Lockie Ferguson to Mohammad Rizwan, 1 run, fast ball, yorker, on the stumps, hangs in the crease, plays flick shot, towards the deep square leg for 1 run.
0
2.2
Lockie Ferguson to Saim Ayub, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Saim Ayub hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
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2.3
Lockie Ferguson to Saim Ayub, 4 bye, Bye !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Saim Ayub goes forward, tries to swat cut, but the ball sails past the batter, eluding the keeper, batter sneaks 4 runs off bye. Dropped catch
0
2.4
Lockie Ferguson to Saim Ayub, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, full length, on the off stump, Lockie Ferguson bowls a sharp delivery, and Saim Ayub hangs in the crease to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.
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2.5
Lockie Ferguson to Saim Ayub, 1 run, Saim Ayub hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed flick shot off an inswinger delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at short mid wicket for 1 run.
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2.6
Lockie Ferguson to Mohammad Rizwan, Six, Six !! With a brilliant fast ball on the stumps, Mohammad Rizwan hangs in the crease and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular flick shot to deep square leg for a colossal Maximum!
End of over 3 (12 runs)
Mohammad Rizwan 8 (6)
Saim Ayub 10 (12)
Pakistan 23/0
Lockie Ferguson 1-0-8-0
Matt Henry 1-0-8-0
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3.1
Saim Ayub c L Ferguson b T Southee 10 (13) Tim Southee to Saim Ayub, no run, c L Ferguson b T Southee, Caught out !! slower ball, good length, on the stumps, Saim Ayub hangs in the crease and takes a big risk by attempting flick shot towards point, edged!! and flies straight to Lockie Ferguson, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Saim Ayub.
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3.2
Tim Southee to Babar Azam, 1 run, Babar Azam hangs in the crease to take inswinger of good length aimed on the leg stump, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.
1
3.3
Tim Southee to Mohammad Rizwan, 1 run, Mohammad Rizwan hangs in the crease to take slower ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards square leg for 1 run.
0
3.4
Tim Southee to Babar Azam, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Babar Azam hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at mid on, who halts the ball.
4
3.5
Tim Southee to Babar Azam, Four, Four !! inswinger, full length, on the stumps, Babar Azam hangs in the crease, plays flick shot in the air to long on. Ball finds the ropes for four.
4
3.6
Tim Southee to Babar Azam, Four, Four !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Babar Azam goes forward, plays flick shot in the air to deep square leg. Ball finds the ropes for four.
End of over 4 (10 runs)
Babar Azam 9 (4)
Mohammad Rizwan 9 (7)
Pakistan 33/1
Tim Southee 2-0-12-1
Lockie Ferguson 1-0-8-0
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4.1
Mitchell Santner to Mohammad Rizwan, 1 run, Mohammad Rizwan hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed defensive shot off an top spinner delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at short cover for 1 run.
0
4.2
Mitchell Santner to Babar Azam, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Babar Azam hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards mid off, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
0
4.3
Mitchell Santner to Babar Azam, no run, Dot ball !! top spinner, full length, on the off stump, Babar Azam hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at mid off, who halts the ball.
1
4.4
Mitchell Santner to Babar Azam, 1 run, Babar Azam hangs in the crease to take top spinner of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
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4.5
Mitchell Santner to Mohammad Rizwan, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! top spinner yorker, on the off stump, That is well outside the off-stump, leaving Mohammad Rizwan no chance to play a shot. The umpire stretches arms to signal it a wide ball.
0
4.5
Mitchell Santner to Mohammad Rizwan, no run, Dot ball !! top spinner, full length, on the stumps, Mohammad Rizwan hangs in the crease and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder, who halts the ball.
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4.6
Mitchell Santner to Mohammad Rizwan, Six, Six !! top spinner is delivered on the off stump, full length, Mohammad Rizwan hangs in the crease, displays great skill by powering sloge sweep to long on for a magnificent Maximum!
End of over 5 (9 runs)
Mohammad Rizwan 16 (10)
Babar Azam 10 (7)
Pakistan 42/1
Mitchell Santner 1-0-9-0
Tim Southee 2-0-12-1
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5.1
Matt Henry to Babar Azam, Four, Four !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Babar Azam hangs in the crease, plays flick shot in the air to long on. Ball finds the ropes for four.
1
5.2
Matt Henry to Babar Azam, 1 run, An accurately pitched inswinger on the stumps, Babar Azam hangs in the crease to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
0
5.3
Matt Henry to Mohammad Rizwan, no run, Dot Ball !! bouncer, good length, on the stumps, and Mohammad Rizwan hangs on and tries to hit pull, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
2
5.4
Matt Henry to Mohammad Rizwan, 2 runs, An accurately pitched fast ball on the stumps, Mohammad Rizwan hangs in the crease to make a confident punch, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
1
5.5
Matt Henry to Mohammad Rizwan, 1 run, Mohammad Rizwan hangs in the crease to take inswinger of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards short mid wicket for 1 run.
2
5.6
Matt Henry to Mohammad Rizwan, 2 runs, Mohammad Rizwan hangs in the crease to take inswinger of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
End of over 6 (10 runs)
Mohammad Rizwan 21 (14)
Babar Azam 15 (9)
Pakistan 52/1
Matt Henry 2-0-18-0
Mitchell Santner 1-0-9-0
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6.1
Ish Sodhi to Babar Azam, 1 run, Babar Azam hangs in the crease to take googly of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.
1
6.2
Ish Sodhi to Mohammad Rizwan, 1 run, legbreak, full length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, plays cut, towards the third man for 1 run.
4
6.3
Ish Sodhi to Babar Azam, Four, Four !! top spinner, full length, on the stumps, Babar Azam hangs in the crease, plays drive in the air to long off. Ball finds the ropes for four.
0
6.4
Ish Sodhi to Babar Azam, no run, Dot ball !! googly, full length, on the off stump, Babar Azam hangs in the crease, trying to hit drive, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.
1
6.5
Ish Sodhi to Babar Azam, 1 run, An accurately pitched legbreak on the stumps, Babar Azam hangs in the crease to make a confident pull, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
1
6.6
Ish Sodhi to Mohammad Rizwan, 1 run, An accurately pitched legbreak on the off stump, Mohammad Rizwan hangs in the crease to make a confident inside out shot, sending the ball towards deep fine leg for 1 run.
End of over 7 (8 runs)
Mohammad Rizwan 23 (16)
Babar Azam 21 (13)
Pakistan 60/1
Ish Sodhi 1-0-8-0
Matt Henry 2-0-18-0
0
7.1
Mitchell Santner to Mohammad Rizwan, no run, Dot ball !! top spinner, full length, on the stumps, Mohammad Rizwan hangs in the crease and strives to hit sweep, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.
1
7.2
Mitchell Santner to Mohammad Rizwan, 1 run, Mohammad Rizwan hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed flick shot off an off break ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep square leg for 1 run.
1
7.3
Mitchell Santner to Babar Azam, 1 run, Babar Azam hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed flick shot off an top spinner delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
0
7.4
Mitchell Santner to Mohammad Rizwan, no run, Dot ball !! top spinner, full length, on the off stump, Mohammad Rizwan hangs in the crease, trying to hit cut, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.
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7.5
Mohammad Rizwan c TL Seifert b M Santner 24 (20) Mitchell Santner to Mohammad Rizwan, no run, c TL Seifert b M Santner, Caught out !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Mohammad Rizwan hangs in the crease to try a high-risk defensive shot, edged!! and the ball finds safe hands of Tim Seifert, who makes no mistake in taking the catch, and Mohammad Rizwan is out.
1
7.6
Mitchell Santner to Fakhar Zaman, 1 run, Mitchell Santner delivers an off break ball at a perfectly full length, on the stumps, causing Fakhar Zaman to hangs in the crease and execute defensive shot. but, the ball is stopped by the fielder, limiting to 1 run.
End of over 8 (3 runs)
Fakhar Zaman 1 (1)
Babar Azam 22 (14)
Pakistan 63/2
Mitchell Santner 2-0-12-1
Ish Sodhi 1-0-8-0
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8.1
Ish Sodhi to Fakhar Zaman, Six, Six !! What a delivery! legbreak lands right on the stumps, Fakhar Zaman hangs in the crease, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers and sends it flying to the long on region for a remarkable Maximum!
1
8.2
Ish Sodhi to Fakhar Zaman, 1 run, Fakhar Zaman goes forward and plays a well-timed push off an googly delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
4
8.3
Ish Sodhi to Babar Azam, Four, Four !! googly, full length, on the off stump, Babar Azam hangs in the crease, plays cut in the air to deep cover. Ball finds the ropes for four.
0
8.4
Ish Sodhi to Babar Azam, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the off stump, Babar Azam hangs in the crease, trying to hit defensive shot, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.
1
8.5
Ish Sodhi to Babar Azam, 1 run, Babar Azam hangs in the crease to take googly of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards short cover for 1 run.
4
8.6
Ish Sodhi to Fakhar Zaman, Four, Four !! legbreak, full length, on the stumps, Fakhar Zaman goes forward, plays sweep in the air to long on. Ball finds the ropes for four.
End of over 9 (16 runs)
Fakhar Zaman 12 (4)
Babar Azam 27 (17)
Pakistan 79/2
Ish Sodhi 2-0-24-0
Mitchell Santner 2-0-12-1
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9.1
Mitchell Santner to Babar Azam, 1 run, An accurately pitched top spinner on the stumps, Babar Azam hangs in the crease to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards long on for 1 run.
1
9.2
Mitchell Santner to Fakhar Zaman, 1 run, An accurately pitched on the off stump, Fakhar Zaman hangs in the crease to make a confident defensive shot, sending the ball towards point for 1 run.
1lb
9.3
Mitchell Santner to Babar Azam, 1 leg bye, Leg Bye !! top spinner, full length, on the stumps, Babar Azam hangs in the crease, swats it, but the ball slides off the body, batter is quick to avail this leg bye for 1 run.
4
9.4
Mitchell Santner to Fakhar Zaman, Four, Four !! top spinner, full length, on the off stump, Fakhar Zaman hangs in the crease, plays sweep in the air to long on. Ball finds the ropes for four.
1wd
9.5
Mitchell Santner to Fakhar Zaman, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! top spinner yorker, on the off stump, That is well outside the off-stump, leaving Fakhar Zaman no chance to play a shot. The umpire stretches arms to signal it a wide ball.
1
9.5
Mitchell Santner to Fakhar Zaman, 1 run, Fakhar Zaman hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed flick shot off an top spinner delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
0
9.6
Mitchell Santner to Babar Azam, no run, Dot Ball !! top spinner, full length, on the off stump, and Babar Azam hangs on and tries to hit drive, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
End of over 10 (9 runs)
Babar Azam 28 (20)
Fakhar Zaman 18 (7)
Pakistan 88/2
Mitchell Santner 3-0-20-1
Ish Sodhi 2-0-24-0
1wd
10.1
Lockie Ferguson to Fakhar Zaman, 1 wide, bouncer, back of length, on the stumps, An attempted bouncer misses the mark and sails high over Fakhar Zaman's head, Umpire Calls it a wide.
1
10.1
Lockie Ferguson to Fakhar Zaman, 1 run, An accurately pitched slower ball on the off stump, Fakhar Zaman goes back to make a confident cut, sending the ball towards short cover for 1 run.
4
10.2
Lockie Ferguson to Babar Azam, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump. Babar Azam goes back, hits drive in the gap towards deep cover, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
1
10.3
Lockie Ferguson to Babar Azam, 1 run, An accurately pitched slower ball on the stumps, Babar Azam goes forward to make a confident push, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
0
10.4
Lockie Ferguson to Fakhar Zaman, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, full length, on the off stump, Fakhar Zaman hangs in the crease and strives to hit ramp shot, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.
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10.5
Fakhar Zaman c M Santner b L Ferguson 19 (10) Lockie Ferguson to Fakhar Zaman, no run, c M Santner b L Ferguson, Caught out !! slower ball, good length, on the off stump, Fakhar Zaman hangs in the crease and takes a big risk by attempting drive towards deep cover, edged!! and flies straight to Mitchell Santner, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Fakhar Zaman.
1
10.6
Lockie Ferguson to Azam Khan, 1 run, Azam Khan hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed cut off an inswinger delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 1 run.
End of over 11 (8 runs)
Azam Khan 1 (1)
Babar Azam 33 (22)
Pakistan 96/3
Lockie Ferguson 2-0-16-1
Mitchell Santner 3-0-20-1
1
11.1
Ish Sodhi to Azam Khan, 1 run, An accurately pitched legbreak on the stumps, Azam Khan hangs in the crease to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards square leg for 1 run.
0
11.2
Ish Sodhi to Babar Azam, no run, Dot ball !! googly, full length, on the off stump, Babar Azam hangs in the crease, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward mid off, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
1
11.3
Ish Sodhi to Babar Azam, 1 run, Babar Azam hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed push off an googly delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long off for 1 run.
0
11.4
Ish Sodhi to Azam Khan, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the stumps, Azam Khan hangs in the crease and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder, who halts the ball.
1
11.5
Ish Sodhi to Azam Khan, 1 run, An accurately pitched legbreak on the off stump, Azam Khan hangs in the crease to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
1
11.6
Ish Sodhi to Babar Azam, 1 run, A perfectly executed googly of full length on the stumps gave Babar Azam the chance to hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot for 1 run.
End of over 12 (4 runs)
Babar Azam 35 (25)
Azam Khan 3 (4)
Pakistan 100/3
Ish Sodhi 3-0-28-0
Lockie Ferguson 2-0-16-1
1
12.1
Matt Henry to Babar Azam, 1 run, Babar Azam goes forward and plays a well-timed cut off an outswinger delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at third man for 1 run.
6
12.2
Matt Henry to Azam Khan, Six, Six !! With a brilliant outswinger on the off stump, Azam Khan goes back and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular inside out shot to long off for a colossal Maximum!
1
12.3
Matt Henry to Azam Khan, 1 run, Azam Khan hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed drive off an outswinger delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long off for 1 run.
6
12.4
Matt Henry to Babar Azam, Six, Six !! What a delivery! bouncer lands right on the stumps, Babar Azam hangs in the crease, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers pull sending it flying to the deep square leg region for a remarkable Maximum!
1
12.5
Matt Henry to Babar Azam, 1 run, Babar Azam hangs in the crease to take inswinger of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.
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12.6
Azam Khan c G Phillips b M Henry 10 (7) Matt Henry to Azam Khan, no run, c G Phillips b M Henry, Caught out !! slower ball, full length, on the stumps, Babar Azam hangs in the crease, takes a big risk by attempting flick shot towards deep mid wicket, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards Glenn Phillips, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Babar Azam.
End of over 13 (15 runs)
Azam Khan 10 (7)
Babar Azam 43 (28)
Pakistan 115/4
Matt Henry 3-0-33-1
Ish Sodhi 3-0-28-0
1
13.1
Mitchell Santner to Babar Azam, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the off stump, Babar Azam hangs in the crease to make a confident cut, sending the ball towards deep cover for 1 run.
0
13.2
Mitchell Santner to Iftikhar Ahmed, no run, Dot ball !! top spinner, full length, on the stumps, Iftikhar Ahmed hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
0
13.3
Mitchell Santner to Iftikhar Ahmed, no run, Dot ball !! top spinner, full length, on the stumps, Iftikhar Ahmed hangs in the crease, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward mid on, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
1
13.4
Mitchell Santner to Iftikhar Ahmed, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the off stump, Iftikhar Ahmed goes back to make a confident cut, sending the ball towards deep cover for 1 run.
2
13.5
Mitchell Santner to Babar Azam, 2 runs, Babar Azam hangs in the crease to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident punch that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 2 runs.
2
13.6
Mitchell Santner to Babar Azam, 2 runs, An accurately pitched top spinner on the off stump, Babar Azam goes forward to make a confident drive, sending the ball towards long off for 2 runs.
End of over 14 (6 runs)
Babar Azam 48 (31)
Iftikhar Ahmed 1 (3)
Pakistan 121/4
Mitchell Santner 4-0-26-1
Matt Henry 3-0-33-1
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14.1
Iftikhar Ahmed runout (M Santner) 1 (4) Lockie Ferguson to Iftikhar Ahmed, no run, runout (M Santner), Run out !! inswinger, full length, on the off stump, Iftikhar Ahmed hangs in the crease, strikes drive towards mid off and sets off for a quick single, but it was a suicidal one. Mitchell Santner collects the ball and throws it toward the stumps, and Iftikhar Ahmed was well short of his crease. Run out, and what a silly way to get out!
1
14.2
Lockie Ferguson to Babar Azam, 1 run, inswinger, full length, on the stumps, Mohammad Nawaz hangs in the crease to make a room for himself and hits it towards short mid wicket for 1 run.
0
14.3
Lockie Ferguson to Mohammad Nawaz, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, full length, on the stumps, Mohammad Nawaz hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
1
14.4
Lockie Ferguson to Mohammad Nawaz, 1 run, An accurately pitched inswinger on the stumps, Mohammad Nawaz hangs in the crease to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards deep square leg for 1 run.
1
14.5
Lockie Ferguson to Babar Azam, 1 run, Babar Azam hangs in the crease to take inswinger of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards third man for 1 run.
1
14.6
Lockie Ferguson to Mohammad Nawaz, 1 run, An accurately pitched slower ball on the off stump, Mohammad Nawaz hangs in the crease to make a confident drive, but gets an edge, and the ball goes towards third man for 1 run.
End of over 15 (4 runs)
Mohammad Nawaz 2 (3)
Babar Azam 50 (33)
Pakistan 125/5
Lockie Ferguson 3-0-20-1
Mitchell Santner 4-0-26-1
1
15.1
Ish Sodhi to Mohammad Nawaz, 1 run, Mohammad Nawaz hangs in the crease to take legbreak of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards mid on for 1 run.
0
15.2
Ish Sodhi to Babar Azam, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the off stump, Babar Azam hangs in the crease, trying to hit defensive shot, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.
4
15.3
Ish Sodhi to Babar Azam, Four, Four !! googly, full length, on the off stump. Babar Azam goes forward, hits drive in the gap towards long off, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
4
15.4
Ish Sodhi to Babar Azam, Four, Four !! legbreak, full length, on the stumps. Babar Azam goes forward, hits flick shot in the gap towards long on, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
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15.5
Babar Azam c G Phillips b I Sodhi 58 (37) Ish Sodhi to Babar Azam, no run, c G Phillips b I Sodhi, Caught out !! legbreak, full length, on the stumps, Babar Azam hangs in the crease, takes a big risk by attempting flick shot towards long on, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards Glenn Phillips, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Babar Azam.
1
15.6
Ish Sodhi to Shaheen Afridi, 1 run, An accurately pitched legbreak on the stumps, Shaheen Afridi hangs in the crease to make a confident defensive shot, sending the ball towards short cover for 1 run.
End of over 16 (10 runs)
Shaheen Afridi 1 (1)
Mohammad Nawaz 3 (4)
Pakistan 135/6
Ish Sodhi 4-0-38-1
Lockie Ferguson 3-0-20-1
1
16.1
Tim Southee to Shaheen Afridi, 1 run, Shaheen Afridi hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed defensive shot off an inswinger delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at mid on for 1 run.
4
16.2
Tim Southee to Mohammad Nawaz, Four, Four !! slower ball, good length, on the stumps. Mohammad Nawaz hangs in the crease, hits flick shot in the gap towards deep square leg, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
1
16.3
Tim Southee to Mohammad Nawaz, 1 run, Mohammad Nawaz hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed drive off an inswinger delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long off for 1 run.
1
16.4
Tim Southee to Shaheen Afridi, 1 run, Shaheen Afridi hangs in the crease to take inswinger of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a textbook drive, edged!! and the ball sails towards deep cover for 1 run.
6
16.5
Tim Southee to Mohammad Nawaz, Six, Six !! slower ball, good length, on the stumps hangs in the crease, launches the pull in the air to the deep square leg for six.
1
16.6
Tim Southee to Mohammad Nawaz, 1 run, An accurately pitched inswinger on the off stump, Mohammad Nawaz hangs in the crease to make a confident drive, sending the ball towards long off for 1 run.
End of over 17 (14 runs)
Mohammad Nawaz 15 (8)
Shaheen Afridi 3 (3)
Pakistan 149/6
Tim Southee 3-0-26-1
Ish Sodhi 4-0-38-1
6
17.1
Matt Henry to Mohammad Nawaz, Six, Six !! What a delivery! fast ball lands right on the stumps, Mohammad Nawaz hangs in the crease, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers pull sending it flying to the deep mid wicket region for a remarkable Maximum!
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17.2
Matt Henry to Mohammad Nawaz, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! outswinger good length, on the off stump, Matt Henry strays from his line, sending it too far outside the off-stump. The Umpire calls it a wide.
0
17.2
Matt Henry to Mohammad Nawaz, no run, Dot Ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, and Mohammad Nawaz hangs on and tries to hit cut, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
1
17.3
Matt Henry to Mohammad Nawaz, 1 run, Matt Henry delivers fast ball at back of length, Mohammad Nawaz hangs in the crease and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the long on, limits Mohammad Nawaz to just 1 run.
4
17.4
Matt Henry to Shaheen Afridi, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Shaheen Afridi elegantly goes forward into the shot, gracefully guides it to third man region, the ball speeds away and finds the boundary rope.
0
17.5
Matt Henry to Shaheen Afridi, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Matt Henry bowls a sharp delivery, and Shaheen Afridi hangs in the crease to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.
6
17.6
Matt Henry to Shaheen Afridi, Six, Six !! With a brilliant slower ball on the stumps, Shaheen Afridi hangs in the crease and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular pull to deep mid wicket for a colossal Maximum!
End of over 18 (18 runs)
Shaheen Afridi 13 (6)
Mohammad Nawaz 22 (11)
Pakistan 167/6
Matt Henry 4-0-51-1
Tim Southee 3-0-26-1
1
18.1
Lockie Ferguson to Mohammad Nawaz, 1 run, Mohammad Nawaz goes back and plays a well-timed cut off an slower ball delivers at a fulltoss by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at short cover for 1 run.
0
18.2
Lockie Ferguson to Shaheen Afridi, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, full length, on the stumps, Shaheen Afridi hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot with soft hands, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.
0
18.3
Lockie Ferguson to Shaheen Afridi, no run, Dot ball !! bouncer, back of length, on the stumps, Shaheen Afridi hangs in the crease and strives to hit pull, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.
1
18.4
Lockie Ferguson to Shaheen Afridi, 1 run, Shaheen Afridi hangs in the crease to take slower ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident inside out shot that sent the ball sailing towards square leg for 1 run.
4
18.5
Lockie Ferguson to Mohammad Nawaz, Four, Four !! inswinger, full length, on the stumps. Mohammad Nawaz hangs in the crease, hits flick shot in the gap towards deep square leg, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
1
18.6
Lockie Ferguson to Mohammad Nawaz, 1 run, An accurately pitched outswinger on the off stump, Mohammad Nawaz hangs in the crease to make a confident cut, sending the ball towards deep cover for 1 run.
End of over 19 (7 runs)
Mohammad Nawaz 28 (14)
Shaheen Afridi 14 (9)
Pakistan 174/6
Lockie Ferguson 4-0-27-1
Matt Henry 4-0-51-1
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19.1
Mohammad Nawaz c TL Seifert b T Southee 28 (15) Tim Southee to Mohammad Nawaz, no run, c TL Seifert b T Southee, Caught out !! slower ball, good length, on the off stump, Mohammad Nawaz hangs in the crease and takes a big risk by attempting drive towards slip, edged!! and flies straight to Tim Seifert, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Mohammad Nawaz.
1lb
19.2
Tim Southee to Mohammad Wasim, 1 leg bye, Leg Bye !! slower ball, full length, on the stumps, Mohammad Wasim hangs in the crease, aims to slam it, but deflect off the pads, and batter steals a leg bye for 1 run.
2
19.3
Tim Southee to Shaheen Afridi, 2 runs, An accurately pitched on the stumps, Shaheen Afridi hangs in the crease to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
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19.4
Tim Southee to Shaheen Afridi, 1 leg bye, Leg Bye !! inswinger, full length, on the stumps, Shaheen Afridi hangs in the crease, swats flick shot, but the ball slides off the body, batter is quick to avail this leg bye for 1 run.
0
19.5
Tim Southee to Mohammad Wasim, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Mohammad Wasim hangs in the crease and strives to hit sloge sweep, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.
1
19.6
Tim Southee to Mohammad Wasim, 1 run, Mohammad Wasim hangs in the crease to take inswinger of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
End of over 20 (5 runs)
Mohammad Wasim 1 (3)
Shaheen Afridi 16 (11)
Pakistan 179/7
Tim Southee 4-0-29-2
Lockie Ferguson 4-0-27-1