Fakhar Zaman century sinks New Zealand in Rawalpindi ODI
Fakhar Zaman scored a scintillating century as Pakistan opened the five-match ODI series against New Zealand with a comfortable five-wicket win on Thursday.
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Mark Chapman's Century Helps New Zealand End Pakistan Series 2-2
Mark Chapman hit a maiden unbeaten hundred to anchor New Zealand's six-wicket win over Pakistan in the fifth and final Twenty20 in Rawalpindi on Monday, ending the five-match series level at 2-2. The 28-year-old smashed a 57-ball 104 in a rearguard action to lift New Zealand from a precarious 73-4 to chase down a stiff target of 194 with four balls to spare. "We are very happy with how we levelled the series tonight and finished the job," said Chapman. "It took a bit of adjusting in the first two games and it's great to see that it worked out well."
Rawalpindi T20 between Pakistan and New Zealand called off after dramatic hailstorm
A sudden hailstorm at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium forced the fourth T20 between Pakistan and New Zealand to be abandoned on Thursday, ending the tourists' hopes of winning the five-match series.
Hailstorm Ends Pakistan-New Zealand T20I After Mark Chapman Blitz
A hailstorm shower ended the fourth Twenty20 international in Rawalpindi after New Zealand's Mark Chapman and Chad Bowes hit aggressive half centuries against Pakistan on Thursday. Chapman was 71 not out off 42 balls as New Zealand -- sent in to bat by Pakistan -- were 164-5 in 18.5 overs when rain stopped play at Rawalpindi stadium. It turned into a hailstorm as match officials assessed the conditions before calling off the match as abandoned. Pakistan leads the five-match series 2-1 after winning the first two matches by 88 and 38 runs while New Zealand took the third by four runs -- all in Lahore.
Pakistan vs New Zealand, 4th T20I Live Score Updates
Pakistan vs New Zealand 4th T20I, Live Updates: Pakistan will aim to bag the series when they take on New Zealand in the fourth T20I of the five-match series at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Thursday. The hosts won the first T20I by 88 runs and the second game by 38 runs. The Blackcaps bounced back in the third game and registered a narrow 4-run win to stay alive in the series. Pakistan lead the series 2-1 and another win will seal the affair for them. On the other hand, New Zealand need to win the fourth T20I to make sure the final game doesn't become a dead rubber. (LIVE SCORECARD)
NZ buoyant after clinching Lahore thriller, says Mitchell
New Zealand eked out a thrilling four-run victory in the third Twenty20 International against Pakistan in Lahore to stay alive in the series and all-rounder Daryl Mitchell said the win would give them confidence for the last two matches in Rawalpindi.
New Zealand Survive Iftikhar Ahmed Onslaught To Win Third Pakistan T20I
All-rounder James Neesham held his nerve in the final over to give New Zealand a dramatic four-run win over Pakistan in the third T20 international in Lahore on Monday despite Iftikhar Ahmed's brilliant innings. Ahmed brought Pakistan back into the contest from 88-7 with a whirlwind 24-ball 60 as they attempted to chase down New Zealand's 163-5. Needing 15 to win from Neesham's final over, he hit a six and a four to reduce the target to five off the last three deliveries.
England's Stokes named Wisden's 'Leading Cricketer'
England captain Ben Stokes has been named 'Leading Cricketer in the World' in the latest edition of the Wisden Cricketers' Almanack, the publication said on Monday.