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Third T20I: Pakistan set 179-run target for New Zealand
Despite losing four wickets, Pakistan managed to accumulate 178 runs after New Zealand won the toss and opted to bowl first at Rawalpindi cricket Stadium.
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Rawalpindi: In the third T20I match held at Rawalpindi Stadium on Sunday, Pakistan set a target of 179 runs for New Zealand to chase. Shadab Khan showcased an impressive performance, contributing 41 runs from 20 balls, steering his team to a formidable position. Skipper Babar Azam, scoring 37 runs off 29 balls, departed early in the innings.
Although the situation became tense for Pakistan, Shadab Khan and later Saim Ayub stabilized the innings, ensuring their team's progress.
Despite losing four wickets, Pakistan managed to accumulate 178 runs after New Zealand won the toss and opted to bowl first, strategically aiming for a victory.
With Pakistan leading the five-match series 1-0.
Squads:
Pakistan: Babar Azam (capt), Saim Ayub, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Usman Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Muhammad Irfan Niazi, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Abrar Ahmed
New Zealand: Tim Robinson, Tim Seifert (wk), Mark Chapman, Dean Foxcroft, Cole McConchie, James Neesham, Michael Bracewell (capt), Jacob Duffy, Ish Sodhi, Zak Foulkes, Will O'Rourke
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