Delhi: New Zealand cricket team defeated Pakistan by 43 runs in the third ODI. With this victory, New Zealand won the three-match ODI series 3–0. The match was 42-42 overs due to rain. New Zealand, batting first, scored 262 runs for 8 wickets in 42 overs. In response, Pakistan’s team was reduced to just 221 runs in 40 overs.
Criticism on social media
After the match, Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan gave a statement, in which he expressed disappointment over his team’s defeat. He said that Babar Azam’s return to form and Nasim Shah’s batting was good. He gave credit to the New Zealand team and said that New Zealand showed a good game in every department and played in a professional style. Rizwan also said that Pakistan needs improvement.
Rizwan’s focus on PSL
Rizwan referred to PSL after this defeat and said that PSL is a big tournament for Pakistan. He hoped that the team would perform well in PSL and the countrymen will enjoy it. After this statement, he had to face fierce criticism on social media.
Pakistan’s disappointing performance
The tour of New Zealand was very disappointing for Pakistan. The team also lost the ODI series after the T20 series against New Zealand. Pakistan’s performance in both batting and bowling departments was very poor. At the same time, the New Zealand team showed a great game in every department and proved how strong their team is. In the third ODI, New Zealand defeated Pakistan by 43 runs and won the series 3–0.
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