CWC2023 : New Zealand wrong footed by Oakistan & DLS after getting 401

 




Pakistan helped by an explosive Fakhar Zaman 100 and DLS , somehow managed to beat New Zealand  at Bangalore  after their bowlers have leaked 401 in the Bew Zealand innings .   After New Zealand's innings in Bangalore, it seemed that Pakistan will exit from the World cup  . However  Fakhar Zaman played a breathtaking innings getting a blazing 100 and after that the rain saved them.  Pakistan beat New Zealand by Duckworth-Lewis rule.  This loss has put New Zealand in an uncertain situation as for their semi-finals hopes. 



 Pakistan captain Babar won the toss and bowled  first as rain was forecast in Bengaluru.  But New Zealand was making quick runs from the beginning.  Captain Williamson returned to the team against Pakistan.  As a result, Rachin Ravindra came to open this match in place of Will Young.  Rachin once again recognized his talent.  After Conway was dismissed for a breezy 35 runs, Ravindra paired with Williamson.  This duo led the team to big runs.


 Ravindra batted superbly again and  scored his third century in the current World Cup. His drives , cuts lofted shots were a treat to watch.    He has the highest run for New Zealand in the current competition.  Williamson also looked good after recovering from injury.  He was batting fluently.  Williamson missed the hundred for just 5 runs.  Rachin was dismissed for 108 runs.



New Zealand's next batsmen did not let the run-scoring pace slow down.  Mark Chapman scored 39 off 27 balls and Glenn Phillips scored 41 off 25 balls.  New Zealand finished with 401 runs after losing 6 wickets in 50 overs.


 To survive in the World Cup, Pakistan had to start very well.  But Abdullah Shafiwue was out cheaply .  After that, Fakhar started the devastating batting.  Captain Babar accompanied him.  Fakhar was using the power play to play big shots.  He did not spare  any bowler.


 Fakhar's batting showed how hungry he is after not getting a chance for so long.  He started from where he left off against Bangladesh.  Fakhar scored a hundred in just 63 balls. He was depositing the spinners & pacers into the stands effortlessly .   This is the fastest century for Pakistan in the World Cup.  Babar was playing on the other side and rotated strike .  He kept an eye on the wicket so that it did not fall.  Sometimes the game got stopped due to rain.  At that time, Pakistan was leading by 10 runs according to the Duckworth-Lewis rule.  Later when the game started, Pakistan again started attacking cricket.  Rain started again when Pakistan scored 200 runs in 25.3 overs.  The game could not be started further.  Pakistan was leading by 21 runs then.  They won by that margin.  Fakhar remained unbeaten on a brilliant 126 and Babar on 66 runs.


 As a result of this loss, New Zealand fell under some pressure.  They lost four matches in a row.  As a result, their fight to reach the last four has become  difficult. They will need to beat Sri Lanka in their last game to secure semis spot .

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