Napier: Pakistani strikers seek to dig as they try to continue the formidable target of 345 points from New Zealand in the first ODI of the three-game series at McLean Park on Saturday.
The opening of the sleeves for Pakistan, Abdullah Shafic (36) and Usman Khan (39) provided a regular start, but failed to convert it into major scores.
With the score currently at 164-3 after the dismissal of Captain Mohammad Rizwan (30), Babar Azam (45 *) and Salman Ali Agha (1 *) are on the fold after 29 Overs.
Earlier, after being battered, New Zealand overcome an early setback-the loss of the opening will be young for a single round in third with the 8-1 score-before the explosive century of Mark Chapman could feed black caps with a competitive total of 344-9.
Beginner Akif Javed had an immediate impact, saying that his first ODI counter with an Inswinger net to reject Nick Kelly for 15 years. New Zealand found itself in difficulty at 33-2 in 8.2 Overs.
Despite a brief attempted consolidation, Henry Nicholls did not anchor the sleeves and was rejected for only 11, once again by Akif, reducing the kiwis to 50-3 in 12.4 Overs. The disciplined bowling in Pakistan has maintained the pressure with coherent points balls, restricting the notation opportunities of New Zealand.
However, Chapman and Daryl Mitchell ruled the sleeves with a crucial 100 -point partnership, gradually changing the momentum in favor of the hosts. Their stand has not only rebuilt the sleeves, but also put the opposition under pressure, ensuring that New Zealand has reached a respectable total.
In the 38th finished, Chapman succeeded in a border off the delivery of Irfan Niazi, raising his third century ODI. His Knock Brilliant presented 11 ovens and four six, powers more New Zealand towards a defensible total.
After Chapman’s tone, Daryl Mitchell took care of the bat, recording his ninth half-century Odi on only 74 deliveries.
New Zealand’s record partnership of 199 was finally beaten by Irfan Niazi, who claimed the crucial counter of Daryl Mitchell. Mitchell left after marked 76 out of 84 deliveries, leaving New Zealand to 249-5 in 41.3 Overs.
After his dismissal, Chapman continued his aggressive form, breaking the quisors of Pakistan all around the ground and increasing the total of New Zealand after the 300-point brand.
However, Ifan Niazi had other plans because he claimed his second window by rejecting the dangerous chapman after a career record of 132 discounts out of 111, bringing the team total to 280-5 in 43.3 Overs.
Haris Rauf hit twice in the 46th, removing the skipper Michael Bracewell (9) and Mitchell Hay (0), leaving New Zealand at 299-7 in 45.5 Overs.
Niazi was in excellent form, claiming his third window by rejecting Nathan Smith for only two points while the Kiwis continued to lose counters quickly, sliding at 8 in 46.4 Overs.
Beginner Mohammad Abbas posted an aggressive striker approach, marking his young daughter Odi fifty out of 24 deliveries, which included three four and three, bringing the total of New Zealand to a competitive total.
For Pakistan, Irfan Niazi won three counters, while Haris Rauf and Akif Javed claimed two counters each. Naseem Shah and Mohammad Ali cut with a counter each.
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Pakistan: Abdullah Shafic, Usman Khan, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan (Capt), Salman Agha, Tayyab Tahir, Irfan Khan, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Ali, Akif Javed
New Zealand: Nick Kelly, Will Young, Henry Nicholls, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Michael Bracewell (Capt), Muhammad Abbas, Mitch Hay, Nathan Smith, Jacob Duffy, Will O’Rourke
