Babar Azam guides Pakistan to another victory in NZ T20 tri-nation series
Babar Azam played another captain's innings to guide Pakistan to a six-wicket win over New Zealand in their tri-nation T20 match in Christchurch on Saturday.
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Skipper Azam steers Pakistan to T20 tri-series win over New Zealand
Captain Babar Azam's half-century inspired Pakistan to their second win in the T20 international tri-series in Christchurch on Saturday, coasting past New Zealand by six wickets.
Skipper Babar Azam steers Pakistan to T20I tri-series win over New Zealand
Azam rode his luck in reaching 79 off 53 balls as his team took command of the series following their opening 21-run win over Bangladesh on Friday. All three sides are using the week-long tournament at Hagley Oval to prepare for the T20 World Cup in Australia. New Zealand's 147-8 after winning the toss looked inadequate and Azam's knock took away any prospect of victory, steering the tourists to 149-4 with 10 balls to spare.
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