New Zealand Vs Pakistan Highlights 1st ODI: Follow Scorecard And Match Action From Napier
New Zealand Vs Pakistan Highlights 1st ODI (New Zealand National Cricket Team vs Pakistan National Cricket Team): NZ have taken a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
New Zealand Vs Pakistan Highlights 1st ODI (New Zealand National Cricket Team vs Pakistan National Cricket Team): Mark Chapman scored a century and Muhammad Abbas hit a half-century as New Zealand posted a mammoth 344/9 against Pakistan in the series opener held at McLean Park in Napier today. In reply, Pakistan were bowled out for 271.
The Kiwis are playing under the leadership of all-rounder Michael Bracewell, who led them to a 4-1 win in the recently concluded T20I series, whereas Mohammad Rizwan is captaining the Pakistani team.
Playing XIs
New Zealand: Nick Kelly, Will Young, Henry Nicholls, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Michael Bracewell (C), Muhammad Abbas, Mitchell Hay (WK), Nathan Smith, Jacob Duffy, William ORourke
Pakistan: Abdullah Shafique, Usman Khan, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan (C & WK), Salman Agha, Tayyab Tahir, Irfan Khan, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Ali, Akif Javed
Mark Chapman is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his incredible hundred (132 – His highest ODI score). He says the wicket was tricky, they were looking for a score lower than they got but then kicked on and got to a good total. Adds that he and Mitchell just absorbed pressure, took some risks, and trusted their gut skills. Reckons that the ball got old, and the conditions improved for batting. Mentions that he has a hamstring tweak, so after a couple of days’ break, they will see how it is.
Mohammad Rizwan, the captain of Pakistan says that they started well in the chase and it was good to see the positive intent. Adds that they got near the target, but the pressure got to them towards the end as they kept losing wickets at the wrong time. Mentions that they wanted to use the conditions bowling first, which they did, but they let the Kiwis off the hook and need to improve in that area to kill games off. Ends by saying that they need to do better in the middle order and the debutants are still inexperienced but they will get better.
Mark Chapman is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his incredible hundred (132 – His highest ODI score). He says the wicket was tricky, they were not looking for a score lower than they got. Adds that he and Mitchell just absorbed pressure, took some risks, and trusted their gut skills. Feels asif the ball got old, and the conditions improved for batting. Mentions that he has a hamstring tweak, so after a couple of days’ break, we will see how it is.
Presentation Time…
New Zealand’s bowling effort mirrored their batting performance. They had a tough start, but Michael Bracewell and Nathan Smith provided crucial breakthroughs in quick succession. The middle overs weren’t going their way either, and the game seemed to be slipping out of their grasp until Will O’Rourke struck the big blow by dismissing Babar. Jacob Duffy then swung the momentum further with a run-out and a wicket in the same over. Nathan Smith was the star with the ball, finishing with four wickets and sealing the victory for the Kiwis.
Earlier in the game, New Zealand put up a daunting total, thanks to a sensational century from Mark Chapman, a fighting fifty from Daryl Mitchell, and a remarkable debut knock from Muhammad Abbas, who smashed the fastest half-century on ODI debut. Pakistan started well with the ball, but things unraveled in the latter half as they came under heavy fire. Their decision to go in with just five bowlers proved costly, conceding crucial runs that ultimately made the difference. Irfan Khan was the pick of the bowlers with three wickets, while Haris Rauf and Akif Javed chipped in with two each, and Mohammad Ali and Naseem Shah claimed one apiece.
Pakistan’s openers laid a strong foundation, putting up over 60 runs without losing a wicket in the first Powerplay. However, both departed in quick succession, shifting the pressure back on the team. Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan, the two most experienced batters, came together to steady the innings with a crucial partnership. The momentum shifted when Salman Agha stepped in with positive intent, playing his shots freely. He and Babar registered well-crafted fifties and kept up with the required rate, but the game turned when Babar fell for 78. From there, the chase unraveled, leaving Agha with too much to do and little support from the rest.
New Zealand takes a 1-0 lead with a convincing win! The scoreline might indicate a one-sided contest, but it was far from it. Pakistan fought hard and even looked on course to chase this down at one stage. However, the Kiwis staged a brilliant comeback with some outstanding bowling to clinch the victory.
44.1 – OUT! TAKEN! Nathan Smith ends with a four-fer! A length ball on middle, Javed heaves, he gets more height than distance and Will O’Rourke at deep mid-wicket takes the skier comfortably. New Zealand win by 73 runs.
43.6 – Good length ball on middle, Ali blocks it out.
Batsman_1 : Mohammad Ali 0(2)
Batsman_2 : Akif Javed 1(2)
Bowler : Jacob Duffy 2/57(9)
Over : 44
Run : 2
Wicket : 1
Score : 271/9
RequiredRR : 12.33
CurrentRR : 6.16
EachBallRuns : 1,0,1,0(W),0,0,
42.5 – An appeal for caught behind, but turned down! Michael Bracewell takes the review though! Banged into the pitch, on middle. Haris Rauf tries to ramp it away but misses and Mitchell Hay grabs it behind the stump. UltraEdge confirms no bat involved. New Zealand lose the review!
43.6 – No run.
43.5 – A length ball, outside off. Ali tries to defend but does so inside the line.
Mohammad Ali is the last man in.
43.4 – OUT! TAKEN! Jacob Duffy gets the main man! That is the final nail in the coffin for Pakistan! Fuller one and on off. Salman Agha tries to loft it down the ground but goes a bit too hard and loses his shape. He mistimes it in front of mid off where Michael Bracewell dives forward to take a superb catch with the ball dying on him. Agha walks back for 58 off 48, and New Zealand are just 1 wicket away from the win now.
43.3 – Back of a length and on off, Akif Javed miscues his pull towards mid off and sets off for the run. Michael Bracewell collects and has a shy at the bowler’s end but misses.
43.4 – OUT! c Michael Bracewell b Jacob Duffy.
43.3 – 1 run.
43.2 – Fuller and on off, Akif Javed drives it straight to cover.
43.1 – Uppish but safe! Short of a length and outside off, Salman Agha tries to cut but gets a top edge. The ball goes miles in the air but lands in between three fielders on the off side. A single is taken.
42.5 – An appeal for caught behind, but turned down! Michael Bracewell takes the review though! Banged into the pitch, on middle. Haris Rauf tries to ramp it away but misses and Mitchell Hay grabs it behind the stump. UltraEdge confirms no bat involved. New Zealand lose the review!
42.4 – DROPPED! Is that the luck Pakistan needed? A slower one, full and on leg. Salman Agha goes down across for the scoop but mistimes it high in the air. Adithya Ashok (Sub) at fine leg settles under it but spills it out. They cross.
Akif Javed walks to the middle.
Who walks in?
42.6 – OUT! TAKEN! Double strike from Nathan Smith and Pakistan sink further down!
Batsman_1 : Haris Rauf 1(3)
Batsman_2 : Salman Agha 57(46)
Bowler : Nathan Smith 3/60(8)
Over : 43
Run : 3
Wicket : 2
Score : 269/8
RequiredRR : 10.85
CurrentRR : 6.26
EachBallRuns : 1,0(W),1,1,0,0(W),
42.5 – An appeal for caught behind, but turned down! Michael Bracewell takes the review though! Banged into the pitch, on middle. Haris Rauf tries to ramp it away but misses and Mitchell Hay grabs it behind the stump. UltraEdge confirms no bat involved. New Zealand lose the review!
42.4 – DROPPED! Is that the luck Pakistan needed? A slower one, full and on leg. Salman Agha goes down across for the scoop but mistimes it high in the air. Adithya Ashok (Sub) at fine leg settles under it but spills it out. They cross.
42.1 – A slower one, full and on leg, Salman Agha glances it to fine leg. He initially turns down the single but takes it in the end.
42.5 – No run.
42.4 – 1 run.
42.3 – Short of a length and on off, Haris Rauf guides it to third man for a single.
42.2 – OUT! TAKEN! Naseem Shah falls for a duck! Nathan Smith serves this fuller and on off. Shah looks to get it over mid off but fails to get underneath it and mistimes it. The ball lobs up straight to that fielder and Michael Bracewell takes an easy catch. Not what Pakistan needed at this moment. They are now 267/7, still needing 78 runs in 46 balls.
Haris Rauf is the new man in.
42.1 – 1 run.
41.6 – A full toss, swinging away in the air, Naseem Shah fails to put it away. Pakistan need 79 runs in 49 balls now!
Batsman_1 : Naseem Shah 0(5)
Batsman_2 : Salman Agha 55(44)
Bowler : Jacob Duffy 1/55(8)
Over : 42
Run : 10
Wicket : 0
Score : 266/6
RequiredRR : 9.87
CurrentRR : 6.33
EachBallRuns : 4,0,0,4,1(1WD),1,0,
41.5 – Slower one, on a length and on off, Salman Agha guides it to short third for a single.
41.2 – Fuller and on off, Salman steps across to flick but misses and gets hit on the pads.
41.1 – FOUR! FIFTY FOR AGHA! He has played a smacking knock here but he is now the only hope for Pakistan. Fuller one and around off. Salman Agha makes a bit of room and smashes it over extra covers for a cracking boundary.
41.5 – Goes for the bouncer, but this is way too short, Salman Agha ducks under it. Wided.
41.4 – FOUR! Nicely done! Short of a length and on off. Salman Agha lets it come to him, uses the pace on the ball and steers it to the third man fence for a boundary.