New Zealand defeated Pakistan in the final of Tri-Nation Series by chasing down the easy target of 243
on Friday.
New Zealand’s Daryl Mitchell and Latham both scored half centuries leading their team to the victory.
While Conway’s made significant 48 runs.
Latham took benefit of multiple chances as Shaheen Shah Afridi dropped him on 15 on his own bowling, then Saud Shakeel at square leg dropped him on 29.
Also, Pakistan missed a trick when they didn’t take the review after ball pinged him on his leg on the the bowling of Abrar Ahmad.
Pakistan made 242 by the loss of all wickets in 49.3 overs, with Muhammad Rizwan being the top scorer, scoring 46 on 76 balls.
It was followed by Salman Ali Agha’s 45 runs and Tayyab Tahir’s quick cameo of 38 runs on 33 balls.
From New Zealand side the young pacer Will O’Rourke took 4 wickets.
The New Zealand in response chased down the target in 46th over with the loss of five wickets.
Although star players including Lockie Ferguson, Ben Sears, Matt Henry and Rachin Ravindra were injured yet New Zealand grabbed the series.
Pakistan reached the final of Tri-nation Series after defeating South Africa after highest run chase of Pakistan cricket team in ODI’s.
Green shirts chased down the target of 353 with Rizwan and Salman scoring centuries.
However, Babar’s recent performance is a matter of concern for all the fans now. He failed in yet another series. Babar’s form is going through a rough patch. It’s been 18 months since his last ton. His last ton was against Nepal at Multan cricket stadium.
