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PAK vs NZ: After all the upsets Pakistan now faces Mighty New Zealand tomorrow in the 1st Semi-finals

PAK Vs NZ T20 World Cup Semi-Final 1

Pakistan vs New Zealand T20 World Cup 2022 Match No 43

PAK Vs NZ T20 World Cup Semi-Final 1: There were several unexpected incidents during the T20 World Cup 2022, and all previous predictions turned out to be false. Even after being disqualified from the competition, Pakistan managed to pick up significant victories that completely altered the qualification situation. All the teams gave it their all during the competition.

Group 1 winners New Zealand will meet Pakistan in the T20 World Cup semi-finals, who made it to the last four after a lot of struggle and pressure. Even after losing the first two games, Pakistan was the only team to get to the semifinals.

PAK vs NZ: Pakistan was lucky at the end

Pakistan was given a chance to remain in the T20 world cup when the Netherlands defeated South Africa in the opening match of the tripleheader on Sunday, but now that they have a fresh start, they are aiming to win it all.

Pakistan would be aiming for a victory with the momentum they have built over the last couple of matches in the Super 12 phase of the tournament after defeating New Zealand in New Zealand to win the tri-series trophy recently.

PAK vs NZ Head-to-Head Battle

In the recent past, if we look at T20I matchups, Pakistan consistently outplays New Zealand. Out of 28 T20Is, Pakistan has won 17 matches, while New Zealand has won 11. Pakistan consistently outperforms New Zealand in T20 World Cups, winning 4 of their last 6 games while only losing 2. However, a T20I match between Pakistan and New Zealand will be played at Sydney Cricket Ground in Australia for the first time.

PAK vs NZ: What to expect from Pakistan against New Zealand ( Group 1 Winners )

Pakistan still has issues, however, as their typically vibrant opening duo is currently struggling with fluency. In his 33-ball 25, Babar once more showed signs of rust, while his opening partner Mohammad Rizwan made 32. We can expect at one of the openers to shine in tomorrow’s game against New Zealand.

Pakistan Spin bowler will also step up the occasion and try to pick up early wickets and control the middle overs in order to restrict New Zealand from a below-par score.

Shaheen Afridi is the main bowler who can create a major impact on the New Zealand batters, in the last match Afridi has picked up four wickets. Coming back from injury Afridi struggled a bit in the first few matches and he certainly came back into the form by picking four wickets against Bangladesh.

IND vs NZ: Pakistan vs India Possibility

If Pakistan wins over New Zealand and if India beats England. Then it will be a super clash between India and Pakistan. India faced Pakistan in the first match of the Campaign where India beat Pakistan. Thanks to Virat Kohli who played a key innings to hand Pakistan their first defeat of the T20 World Cup. Let’s hope that Pakistan and India face off in the final as it could be an amazing match.

PAK Vs NZ Where to watch

Catch all the live action of PAK vs NZ on Star Sports Network and Disney Hotstar Plus on 9th November (Wednesday) at 1:30 PM.

Abhinandan Krishnan
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