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Pakistan vs New Zealand, 1st ODI Highlights: At the National Stadium in Karachi on Monday, Pakistan defeated New Zealand in the first ODI by chasing down 256 runs with six wickets in hand with to Mohammad Rizwan's unbroken 77-run effort and Babar Azam's 66. Earlier, the hosts were able to stop the Kiwis at 255 for 9 in 50 overs thanks to Naseem Shah's second five-wicket haul in the format. When given the opportunity to bat first, New Zealand continued to lose wickets often and failed to give Pakistan a challenging target. In addition to Naseem, rookie spinner Usama Mir claimed two victims. Mohammad Nawaz and Mohammad Wasim Jr. both secured one wicket.
Agha Salman to Tim Southee: SIX! AND THAT'S IT! For Pakistan, Agha Salman brings things to a close. Agha Salman clears his front leg and thumps this one down the ground after Tim Southee bowls it on a length outside off. removes the length off barrier and gathers the most. Pakistan triumphs by six wickets!
New Zealand (Playing XI): Finn Allen, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson(c), Tom Latham(w), Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner, Henry Shipley, Tim Southee, Lockie Ferguson
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Pakistan (Playing XI): Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam(c), Mohammad Rizwan(w), Haris Sohail, Agha Salman, Mohammad Nawaz, Usama Mir, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf
Leading from the front ??
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Fifty up for Babar Azam as Pakistan continue the chase
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Kane Williamson, the captain of New Zealand, says that they would have liked a few more runs on the board. Calls Pakistan clinical with the ball. Adds that in the second half, there was some assistance for the bowlers as well and there is some learning for his team. Mentions that they needed to build more partnerships and need to do things a little better in all departments. Feels that the toss had an impact but refuses to say that it cost them the game as there was assistance for the bowlers in the second innings as well. Wants his team to learn quickly and move on.
Babar Azam, the captain of Pakistan, says that they utilized the new balls perfectly and credits the fast bowlers. Praises his spinners also for executing the plans. Shares that their attempt was to build partnerships as it was not easy for a new batter. Lauds the batting effort of Mohammad Rizwan. He is happy with the bench strength and tells that he has a lot of options in both the pace and spin departments.
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