The Pakistan opening pair, which had failed so far, became successful. Babar and Rizwan batted fiercely, Build partnerships and scored their respective half-centuries. New Zealand were shown all the corners of the Sydney ground in the semi-final match.
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After all, the fate of Pakistan did not come in the way of his ability. After Africa’s loss to the Netherlands, the sum of Pakistan’s fortunes woke up, giving them the confidence to win the semi-finals. Playing on their own merit, Pakistan cleaned up New Zealand at the Sydney ground. Won one sided. Playing thumping became the first team to reach the final. Those who see the way out of Pakistan are now apprehensive if they lose the first match to India. India and Pakistan can now clash again in the final of the 20th World Cup in Australia.
New Zealand captain Kane Williamson won the toss and elected to bat. Pakistan captain Babar Azam also expressed his desire to bat first after winning the toss. New Zealand got the opportunity to take advantage of the Sydney pitch first. New Zealand got off to a poor start on a pitch considered good for batting. Shahshah Afridi gave a blow in the first over itself. Alan Fein was taken out leg before. Afridi bowled like a king. After such a quick shock, New Zealand could not emerge again.
Williamson definitely tried to play but he could not score runs fast. Williamson engaged in partnership did not get any support. Sydney failed to score well on the pitch. Apart from the emperorship of Afridi, all the bowlers of Pakistan bowled brilliantly. If there was less bounce on the pitch, then the bowlers of Pakistan took full advantage of it. Constantly changing the pace in his bowling. Due to which the New Zealand batsmen kept on checking the speed of the ball only after taking the tip. It was equally difficult to play shots on the Sydney pitch. And by constantly changing the pace of bowling on it, Pakistan only surprised New Zealand.
Then Daryl Mitchell tried his best till the end, battling. New Zealand’s score reached 152. It looked like at least there were good runs for the fight. But then on this important occasion, the so far failed opening pair of Pakistan became successful. Babar and Rizwan batted fiercely, built partnerships and scored their respective half-centuries. New Zealand were shown all the corners of the Sydney ground in the semi-final match. New Zealand’s dreams were shattered. It was never felt in the match that New Zealand was the same team that defeated Australia.
Today India will play the second semi-final against England. In the matches held so far, India has had the upper hand. India is looking solid in its rhythm and passion in its game. Commentator Michael Vaughan, who was England’s captain, now believes that India’s success is essential for the future of the game and its economy. But without playing cricket, one cannot win in it. India will have to play well to win over England.
