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Watch: Pakistan's Iftikhar Ahmed Smashes Match-Winning Six In Last Over Of Tri-Series Final vs New Zealand

Pakistan defeated New Zealand by five wickets in the T20I tri-series final match at Christchurch's Hagley Oval on Friday. Chasing a target of 164 runs in 20 overs, Pakistan needed two runs to win off the final four balls. This is when Iftikhar Ahmed went across the stumps and smashed Blair Tickner for a six over the deep square leg to seal the game for Pakistan. The fielder at the boundary put a good effort yet failed to stop the six.

"Pakistan Are Not Very Good...": Ex-India Star On How To Tackle Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan

Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan are currently two of the best T20 batters in the world. The opening combine's performance is crucial to Pakistan's chances at the T20 World Cup. So, when Pakistan face India in their opening game of the marquee event in Melbourne, all eyes will be on the duo. Former India allrounder Irfan spoke on how the Indian bowlers should face the likes of Babar and Rizwan in the much-anticipated clash.

T20 Tri-Series: Pakistan Defeat New Zealand By 5 Wickets To Send World Cup Message

All-rounder Mohammad Nawaz helped Pakistan to a five-wicket victory over New Zealand on Friday to win the tri-series Twenty20 final in Christchurch with three balls to spare. It was a good sign for Pakistan going into the World Cup in Australia, with an opener against arch-rivals India on October 23. After the hosts finished on 163-7 at Hagley Oval, spinner Michael Bracewell checked Pakistan's early momentum in their reply, before Nawaz stepped up with his decisive 38 off 22 balls.

Watch: Haris Rauf's Pacy Delivery Breaks New Zealand's Glenn Phillips' Bat

Babar Azam-led Pakistan had a good day at the office as the side defeated New Zealand by five wickets in the final of Tri-Nation series. Left-handed batter Mohammad Nawaz starred with the bat as he played a knock of 38 off just 22 balls to help Pakistan chase down 164. This victory will come as a huge morale booster ahead of the upcoming T20 World Cup. However, the foundation for the victory was laid by Haris Rauf as he bowled an economical spell to restrict New Zealand to just 163/7 in 20 overs.

"Dont Even Know Who Are You Talking About": Babar Azam Tells Journalist On Question Over His Captaincy

Since taking over the reins as Pakistan captain, Babar Azam has truly taken the men's national cricket team forward. With Babar at the helm, Pakistan have produced some memorable performances. But, there do remain a few who are skeptical of Babar's style of leadership, especially ahead of the start of the T20 World Cup 2022. In the press conference after the match between Pakistan and Bangladesh in New Zealand on Thursday, Babar was asked about the criticism from a journalist over his captaincy. The Pakistan skipper gave a polite yet firm response to the question.

Shaheen Afridi Is 90 Per Cent Ready For T20 World Cup: Pakistan Cricket Board Chief Ramiz Raja

Pakistan pace spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi is 90 per cent ready for the upcoming T20 World Cup but his availability will depend on how he plays in the two warm-up games in Australia, PCB chairman Ramiz Raja said. The 22-year-old Afridi is set to join the national team in Australia on Saturday after completing his rehabilitation programme for a knee injury under the supervision of the PCB Medical Advisory Committee. He will be available for selection for the warm-up games against England and Afghanistan on October 17 and 19 respectively.

Mohammad Nawaz Steadies Ship As Pakistan Squeeze Past Bangladesh In T20I Series

Pakistan tuned up for the tri-series final against hosts New Zealand with a nerve-wracking seven-wicket win over Bangladesh on Thursday after Mohammad Nawaz secured victory with just a ball to spare. Litton Das, who brushed off an early leg strain to put in a gutsy performance, and captain Shakib Al Hasan both chalked up half centuries for Bangladesh to set Pakistan 174 to win in Christchurch. In reply, Pakistan had to work for the win as allrounder Nawaz put in a match-changing innings of 45 off 20 balls.

"Pakistan 'A' Had Beaten India": Salman Butt On Pakistan Cricket's Past Infrastructure And The Current Fall

Pakistan's middle-order has been under the scanner since the start of the Asia Cup last month. Apart from openers, Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan, other Pakistan batters have struggled to find consistency in their game. With the T20 World Cup set to kick-off in less than a week's time, several current and former Pakistan players have suggested that the team might struggle to win games, especially with the middle-order misfiring.

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Watch: Pakistan's Iftikhar Ahmed Smashes Match-Winning Six In Last Over Of Tri-Series Final vs New Zealand

"Pakistan Are Not Very Good...": Ex-India Star On How To Tackle Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan

T20 Tri-Series: Pakistan Defeat New Zealand By 5 Wickets To Send World Cup Message

Watch: Haris Rauf's Pacy Delivery Breaks New Zealand's Glenn Phillips' Bat

"Dont Even Know Who Are You Talking About": Babar Azam Tells Journalist On Question Over His Captaincy

Shaheen Afridi Is 90 Per Cent Ready For T20 World Cup: Pakistan Cricket Board Chief Ramiz Raja

Mohammad Nawaz Steadies Ship As Pakistan Squeeze Past Bangladesh In T20I Series

"Pakistan 'A' Had Beaten India": Salman Butt On Pakistan Cricket's Past Infrastructure And The Current Fall