New Zealand vs Pakistan Live Score, Cricket World Cup 2023: New Zealand Eye Turnaround Against Pakistan

04.11.2023 - 04:05 sports.ndtv.com

New Zealand vs Pakistan Live Updates, Cricket World Cup 2023: An injury-tormented New Zealand, further weakened by the exit of Matt Henry, seek resurgence while Pakistan need a continuation of their recent resurrection, and that subtext of desperation could turn their crucial World Cup match into a classic at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru on Saturday.

The fortunes of New Zealand and Pakistan went through sharp curves after a bright beginning, leaving them in a tight spot in the race to the semifinals of the quadrennial big bash.

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Former Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi has lashed out at Babar Azam's capataincy after the national cricket team's poor show at Cricket World Cup 2023. Pakistan lost five of their nine matches played in the league stage of the tournament and failed to qualify for the semi-finals. Their defeats also included one at the hands of Afghanistan. The Hashmatullah Shahidi-led side outplayed Babar Azam and company by eight wickets. Criticising Babar, Afridi said that the player has not improved as captain in the past few years.

India vs New Zealand Semi Final Live Score Updates, World Cup 2023: India Look To Break Kiwi Jinx, Book Final Berth

IND vs NZ, World Cup 2023 Semi-Final, Live Updates:India will be squaring off against New Zealand in the semi-final match of the ODI World Cup 2023 on Wednesday in Mumbai. After having a marvelous outing in the league stage, the Rohit Sharma-led side will now look to avenge their defeat in the 2019 edition.

"Who Put Them In Charge?": Ramiz Raja Slams PCB, Defends Babar Azam Over Poor Run In Cricket World Cup 2023

Former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja slammed the bowlers and the country's cricket board following the team's poor performance in ODI World Cup 2023. The Babar Azam-led side failed to qualify for the semi-finals of the tournament after finishing at the fifth spot in the points table at the end of the league stage. Pakistan lost five of their nine matches that included a disappointing eight-wicket loss at the hands of Afghanistan. Ramiz didn't mince words while slamming the bowlers and the Pakistan Cricket Board.

"Pakistan Team Was Too Soft...": Ex-India Star's Damning Cricket World Cup 2023 Verdict

Pakistan cricket team had a disappointing run in the Cricket World Cup 2023 and the Babar Azam-led side failed to qualify for the semifinals after losing five out of their nine group stage matches. A massive reason behind the capitulation was the lack of form shown by the Pakistan pacers and the bowling department as a whole. Former Indian cricket team star Mohammed Kaif took to social media and said that the Pakistan side was "too soft" and their pacers were "too nice" in this World Cup.

"We Say MS Dhoni Changed India's Cricket, But He Never...": Mohammad Amir On Pakistan's System Amid Cricket World Cup Debacle

The Pakistan cricket team's poor show in the Cricket World Cup 2023 has seen them earn plenty of flak from the cricketing fraternity, especially back home. Skipper Babar Azam has been at the center of criticism, both for his below-par show with the the bat and poor captaincy. While some have blamed Babar's leadership solely for Pakistan's poor show, others have called out the 'system' that prevented the players from delivering their best on the field. Former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir, on the other hand, feels the 'system' shouldn't be blamed.

Babar Azam To Meet PCB Chief Following Pakistan's Poor Show In Cricket World Cup 2023: Report

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam arrived in Lahore on Monday following the failed World Cup campaign, with the word going around that he will not voluntarily step down and wait for the the Pakistan Cricket Board to take a call. Babar, who was received by his family members at the Lahore International Airport, looked downcast as he came out of the building surrounded by security personnel. The insider word is that Babar will meet PCB chief Zaka Ashraf this week and will take a call on his all-format captaincy after the meeting. Pakistan, the 1992 champions, failed to make it to the semifinals after an unimpressive run where they lost five of the nine league matches. Babar was first made the white-ball captain in late 2019 and, in 2021, he also took over as the Test skipper. He has led Pakistan in two Asia Cups, two T20 World Cups and the ongoing ODI World Cup without winning any title.