Against Pakistan in the third and last ODI, the New Zealand squad scored 264 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in 50 overs. The most towards reaching this total were Rachin Mariyu and Michael Bracewell, who scored outstanding half-centuries and helped set the squad on a solid basis.
The starting of the innings was not good
New Zealand played first and won the toss. For the openers, Pakistani bowlers presented a demanding period. Early wickets dropped fast, and New Zealand was under pressure. Within ten overs the squad lost two vital wickets.
Rachin Mariyu engaged in a disciplined game
Rachin Mariyu claimed his own presence in tough circumstances. He crawled in to score runs, with one end in mind. Mariyu ran sixty runs in 78 balls, five fours and a six among them. At that time, New Zealand’s wickets were falling, hence this was a rather crucial inning for the side.
Bracewell adopted a forceful approach
Michael Bracewell conducted from the opposing side. In 54 balls, his runs came out to be 63, 6 fours and 2 sixies. Bracewell kept the Pakistani bowlers under pressure and kept running runs one after another in the middle overs.
Pakistani Cricket
Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah bowled fiercely for Pakistan. Shaheen took three wickets; Naseem Shah picked two. By snatching a vital wicket, spinner Shadab Khan also tried to stop the New Zealand innings during this period.
On the lastovers, fast bowling
During the dying overs of the innings, new Zealand lower-order batters ran rapid runs. Bracewell’s performance and the tailenders’ help brought the team to 264.
What does the match point to?
Though 264 runs’ objective is challenging, Pakistan’s batting line is strong. If early stage wickets fall short, Pakistan can still reach this objective. New Zealand will have to bowl fiercely to win in meanwhile.
Nicas:
Rachin Mariou’s great batting and Bracewell have strengthened New Zealand in this game. We shall now see whether Pakistan can meet this aim or not.
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