ICC T20 World Cup 2022 SF 1: Pakistan reach the finals with an easy win

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 The Pakistan Cricket Team proved everybody wrong with an easy win over New Zealand in the first semi-finals of the ICC T20 World Cup 2022 played at Sydney Cricket Ground, SCG on Wednesday.

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson won the toss and decided to bat first. Finn Allen was given out by the umpire but on review, it was overturned to not out as there was an edge. Shaheen Shah Afridi then got rid of Allen's very next ball to dent the New Zealand batting. Devon Conway showed some intent with aggressive shots putting pressure on Pakistan's bowling while Williamson steadied keeping the scoreboard ticking. Shahbad Khan produced a direct hit to dismiss Conway. New Zealand scored 38 for 2 at the end of the first six overs.

Conway and Williamson added 34 runs for the 2nd wicket. Mohammad Nawaz got rid of dangerous Glenn Phillips with a simple return catch to leave New Zealand in trouble. Kane Williamson struggled against disciplined Pakistan bowling while Daryl Mitchell kept the momentum going for New Zealand taking on Shahbad Khan.

Williamson and Mitchell kept the scoreboard ticking with singles and doubles also hitting occasional boundaries. Shaheen Shah Afridi shattered the stumps of Williamson trying to sweep. Williamson and Mitchell added 68 runs for the 4th wicket. Mitchell kept the composure for New Zealand with a well-complied fifty off 32 balls. James Neesham was not able to hit big shots against top-quality Pakistan pace bowling. Mitchell and Neesham added unbeaten 35 runs for the 5th wicket. At the end of 20 overs, New Zealand scored 152 for 4.

Chasing 153 runs to win, Babar Azam was given a reprieve early dropped by Devon Conway. After the drop chance, Azam and Rizwan kept the pressure on Kiwi pacers including Trent Boult, Southee, and Ferguson. Both Pakistan openers made batting look easy. At the end of the first six overs, Pakistan made 55 for 0.

After the field restrictions, Babar and Rizwan looked comfortable against Santer and Sodhi. New Zealand captain Williamson reviewed the decision, but it was upheld going over the stumps. Trent Boult missed a golden run chance to dismiss Babar Azam. Babar and Rizwan kept the momentum going for Pakistan.

Babar completed his maiden fifty this tournament off 38 balls and kept Pakistan on course for a win. Boult struck for New Zealand dismissing Babar with a simple catch to Mitchell at long-on. Babar and Mitchell added 105 runs laying a strong foundation for a win.

Mohammed Haris looked in great touch with attacking shots and made batting look easy. Mohammad Rizwan reached fifty off 36 balls. Boult got rid of Rizwan with a lovely catch by Phillips. Haris showed his composure with some lovely hitting before being dismissed caught by Allen at short fine leg. New Zealand's fielding was not great as they dropped catches and run-outs in important moments. Shan Masood hit the winning run as Pakistan won the match by 7 wickets with 5 balls to spare.

Pakistan 153 for 3 in 19.1 overs ( Mohammad Rizwan 57, Babar Azam 53, Boult 2/33) beat New Zealand 152 for 4 in 20 overs ( Mitchell 53*, Williamson 46, Shaheen Shah Afridi 2/24) by 7 wickets.

For his 57 off 43 balls, Mohammad Rizwan was named the player of the match award. Pakistan will take on the winner of India versus England in the grand finale on 13th November.



 





Pakistan beat NZ by 7 wickets in the first semi-finals of the T20 World Cup 2022 

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