5 batsmen hunted
19-year-old fast bowler Naseem Shah hunted 5 batsmen of Pakistan. He bowled opener Devon Conway in the very first over. Conway became the golden duck. Naseem Shah did not let the Kiwi batsmen walk in the last over. He got the dangerous Glenn Phillips caught by Babar Azam. After this Michael Bracebell, who was set on the pitch, was bowled. Henry Shipley was also bowled by his ball. He took his last wicket by dismissing Mitchell Santner.
2nd innings 5 wickets in 4 matches
Naseem Shah took 5 wickets for 57 runs in 10 overs. This is only his fourth ODI. Naseem, who made his debut against Netherlands last year, took 5 wickets in the second innings of the match. His best performance is 5 wickets for 33 runs. He dismissed a total of 15 batsmen in 4 matches. Naseem is the highest wicket taker after 4 ODIs. Earlier the world record was in the name of Ryan Harris and Gary Gilmore of Australia. Both took 14-14 wickets. He has also taken 14 wickets in 16 T20s and 42 wickets in 15 Tests.
Pakistan’s target of 256 runs
Pakistan has a target of 256 runs to win the first match of the ODI series. New Zealand scored 255 runs for 9 wickets. 7 batsmen of the team crossed the score of 20 but no one could reach the half-century. Bracebel scored the highest 43 runs. Tom Latham scored 42 while Glenn Phillips scored 37 runs.
Source: navbharattimes.indiatimes.com
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