Pakistan’s second ODI in opposition to New Zealand was a dominant show of batting by Fakhar Zaman, who led the workforce to a seven-wicket victory. The hosts chased a aggressive goal of 337 with ease, because of Fakhar’s beautiful efficiency. He set the tempo of the chase from the outset, scoring a half-century opening stand with Imam-ul-Haq after which a match-defining century partnership with skipper Babar Azam.
Even after Babar’s dismissal, Fakhar continued to tackle the bowling with ease and obtained superb assist from Mohammad Rizwan, who helped seal the sport with an unbroken 119-run stand. Fakhar’s innings was a show of easy ease, as he by no means slowed down and took benefit of the dropped catches by the New Zealand fielders.
Earlier within the day, Daryl Mitchell and Tom Latham’s performances helped New Zealand set a difficult whole. Nonetheless, the Kiwis misplaced their momentum within the last 5 overs, permitting Pakistan to showcase their dying bowling expertise.
Pakistan’s victory was largely because of Fakhar’s majestic 180, which served because the cornerstone of the workforce’s run chase. His efficiency was significantly spectacular provided that he by no means slowed down at any stage, and his means to tackle the bowling with ease was on full show. Though New Zealand had set a aggressive goal, Fakhar’s innings made the chase a cushty one for Pakistan.
Whereas New Zealand had a strong begin to their innings, they misplaced their momentum in direction of the tip. Nonetheless, their early aggression between overs 41-45, the place they scored 61 runs, gave them hope for a rating in extra of 350. Nonetheless, Pakistan’s spectacular dying bowling prevented a last flurry of runs and gave the hosts some much-needed respite.
Brief scores: Pakistan 337-3 in 48.2 overs (Fakhar Zaman 180 not out, Babar Azam 65, Rizwan 54 not out; Henry Shipley 1/58 ) beat New Zealand 336-5 in 50 overs (Daryl Mitchell 129, Tom Latham 98, Chad Bowes 51; Haris Rauf 4/78) by seven wickets.
Right here’s how Twitter reacted:
Holy heck!!! One other run-fest in #Pindi 😵💫💥 @FakharZamanLive & 180*… merely to good! 👏🚀 #PAKvsNZ @TheRealPCB @BLACKCAPS pic.twitter.com/wsbqAuWcp1
— Danny Morrison (@SteelyDan66) April 29, 2023
A stroll within the park for @FakharZamanLive as soon as once more with that nice 100 mashaAllah. Congratulations to the #teampakistan on one other win. Onto the subsequent one to win the collection inshaAllah! #PAKvsNZ
— Umar Gul (@mdk_gul) April 29, 2023
Fakhar Zaman, the Quickest Pakistani Batsman to Scores 3000 Runs with 67 innings and Babar Azam is Second Quickest with 68 innings #BabarAzam #PAKvNZ #PakvsNz pic.twitter.com/pCGeHMMr3C
— King Babar Azam Military (@kingbabararmy) April 29, 2023
What a win @TheRealPCB the collection going good to date. Congratulations @FakharZamanLive in your again to again centuries. Nicely accomplished#pakvsnz
— Junaid khan 83 (@JunaidkhanREAL) April 29, 2023
The Matchless Fakhar Zaman – Fakhar e Pakistan.
Congratulations on 3000 ODI runs and one other match profitable innings. @FakharZamanLive #MoreThanAthlete 👏 pic.twitter.com/PMX9llt6in
— Muhammad Rizwan (@iMRizwanPak) April 29, 2023
Fakhar Zaman whereas chasing 300+ Targets in ODIs:
Innings- 8
Runs- 669
Common- 83.62
Strike Price- 115+
Tons of- 3If he is chasing, Man is a special Star! Clutch 💯♥️ pic.twitter.com/qz9uODABWV
— Nawaz 🇵🇰 (@Rnawaz31888) April 29, 2023
Fakhar Zaman brings up his tenth ODI 💯#PAKvNZ pic.twitter.com/3aPCJWN623
— Multan Sultans (@MultanSultans) April 29, 2023
And Fakhar Zaman Wins it for Pakistan with Blistering 180 Not Out 💯⭐#PAKvNZ pic.twitter.com/1FbuBcGTmq
— Lahore Qalandars (@lahoreqalandars) April 29, 2023
3000 runs celebration in fashion. Fakhar e Pakistan ❤️
VC : PCB pic.twitter.com/IJ7WqehZBV— Mariya Rajput (@mariya_raj10) April 29, 2023
Congrats to the @TheRealPCB on a medical run chase. Reaching 336 within the forty ninth over led by one other excellent innings by Fakhar Zaman (180* off 144).
Full scores at https://t.co/96zpZOjedD #PAKvNZ pic.twitter.com/PtOAGTmvmN— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) April 29, 2023
No matter the flat pitch, Freeway, or motorway, by no means seen Pakistan Group so snug chasing large targets 5 years again. Chasing 250 plus was once a nightmare for us up to now. This nice change is because of Babar Azam’s perception in his gamers Fakhar Zaman, Imam ul… pic.twitter.com/BxrWASxOTW
— Shaharyar Ejaz 🏏 (@SharyOfficial) April 29, 2023
Congratulations #PakistanCricket
Nicely Performed @FakharZamanLive
Good cameo by @iMRizwanPak
Good as all the time @babarazam258#PAKvNZ#FakharZaman sensible 150* plus
Fifties by #BabarAzam & #rizwan
2nd highest chase by workforce #Pakistan pic.twitter.com/TsjIDDJsGa— Mekan Lohana (@GatezMakan) April 30, 2023
Complete victory, and 2nd greatest ODI chase for Pakistan 🇵🇰 courtesy unbelievable knock of Fakhar Zaman 180* effectively supported by Babar 65 and Rizwan 54* #PAKvNZ
— Ammad Aulakh (@Amaadhussain225) April 30, 2023
