Delhi: Pakistan’s team lost by five wickets in a 15–15-over rainfall against New Zealand. Pakistan’s biggest weakness in this match was a poor performance of his powerplay. Batting first, his opener was dismissed quickly, which increased the pressure on the middle order. During the powerplay in bowling too, Pakistani fast bowlers robbed 8 sixes in the first 5 overs.
Aga Salman’s statement
After this defeat, captain Salman Aga appealed to the team to perform better in the powerplay. He said, “We bowled well after the powerplay. The spinners performed properly and then Haris also bowled well. We bowled well in some parts, but we were not as good in the powerplay. We were not as good in the powerplay.
The Pakistani captain scored the highest 46 (28 balls) runs for his team. During this time he hit 4 fours and 3 sixes with the bat, and the strike rate was 164.29.
Pakistan will now have to win in the next match in Eden Park in Auckland on March 21 to stay in this five -match T20 series.
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