Delhi: The Pakistan team might not even think that it would face defeat in the first match of ICC Champions Trophy 2025 (ICC Champions Trophy 2025). On Wednesday, Pakistan suffered a big defeat against New Zealand by 60 runs. After this defeat, Pakistan’s way to reach the semi -finals seems to be difficult. Meanwhile, former veteran fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has criticized the team and lashed out fiercely.
Akhtar said on his YouTube channel, “New Zealand appeared a strong team, but Pakistan’s batting approach was not right. The bowlers scored excessive runs. We should have played with five bowlers, but we fed only four bowlers, which failed our plan completely. ”
He further said, “Now Pakistan has no other option but to win. The team will have to overcome the problem of low strike rate. If you show the right game, you do not play more than 100 dot balls. Fielding was also very bad. “
Pakistan had achieved a target of 353 runs against South Africa in a triangular series a few days ago, but the team looked completely scattered against New Zealand. There was a time during the match, when Pakistan also struggled to score 200 runs. Was doing. However, Khushdil Shah came at number seven and played a stormy innings of 69 runs. Now Pakistan will play a match against India on 23 February.
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