Pakistan’s goal of 346 runs to win in opposition to New Zealand

Within the warm-up match of the World Cup 2023, Pakistan gave New Zealand a goal of 346 runs to win.

Within the match being performed on the Rajiv Gandhi Worldwide Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad, the nationwide staff didn’t begin effectively, opener Imamul Haq was the visitor of only one run off 10 balls whereas Abdullah Shafiq was dismissed for 14 runs.

Captain Babar Azam and wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan established a partnership of 144 runs to stabilize the staff’s rating. Captain Babar Azam returned to the pavilion after scoring 80 runs.

Later, wicketkeeper Muhammad Rizwan and Saud Shakeel performed a accountable innings and established a partnership of 159 runs, then Saud Shakeel obtained out after enjoying an innings of 75 runs. Accomplished.

Later, Shadab Khan returned to the pavilion with a complete rating of 338 after enjoying an innings of 16 runs, Pakistan scored 245 runs for the lack of 5 wickets within the allotted fifty overs.

Muhammad Rizwan scored 103 runs and retired Damage and remained the distinguished batsman whereas Babar Azam scored 80 runs and Saud Shakeel performed an innings of 75 runs.

For New Zealand, Mitchell Santner took 2 wickets whereas Matt Henry, James Neesham and Loki took one wicket every.

The match between the 2 was stopped within the 18th over as a consequence of rain, however play resumed after a break of 45 minutes.

Earlier, nationwide staff captain Babar Azam gained the toss and determined to bat first. He mentioned that the match will open in opposition to New Zealand with the 15-member squad. He desires to present all of the gamers an opportunity earlier than the mega occasion.

On this event, Tom Latham, the captain of the New Zealand cricket staff, mentioned that they may attempt to begin the event in accordance with the situations in opposition to Pakistan.