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The saw a one-sided battle between New Zealand and Pakistan at University Oval. New🌌 Zealand won the toss and elected to bat first, posting 127/6 in their allotted 20 overs.
New Zealand innings
Maddy Green emerged as the top scorer for the New Zealand side, showcasing her prowess with a blistering 43 off 28 deliveries. Despite notable contributions from Green and Suzie Bates (28 off 30), the hosts struggled to build substanti๊al partnerships.
Pakistan’s bowlers put up a commendable display, with leading the attack, claiming her career-best figures of 3/18 runs. Diana Baig and Nida Dar also chipped in with c♚🌸rucial wickets, restricting the White Ferns from setting a daunting target.
Pakistan innings
In response, Pakistan chased down the target of 128 runs in 18.2 overs with a stellar batting performance. Shawaal Zulfiqar led the charge with a composed 41 off 42 balls, well supported by Muneeba Ali, Nida Dar and Aliya Riaz, ensuring a comfortable victory for ꧃thꩲe visiting team.
Despite efforts from Sophie Devine, who scalped 2 wickets for 23 runs, the New Zealand bowlers struggled to contain the Pakistani batters, ultimately falli🔯n﷽g short in defending their total.
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Player of the Match
Fatima Sana’s impactful performance with the ball earned her the well-deserved ‘Player of the Match’ title.
🌟 Player of the match 🌟
In her first T20I since the return fr🉐om injury, bowls an outstanding spell of 3-18 💫 ෴|
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB)
With Pakistan securing a convincing 7-wicket win in the opening encounter, the stage is set for an exciting showdown in the next match scheduled for Tuesday, December 5, once agaiꦺn at Un꧋iversity Oval.
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