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CRICKET - Int News 16 May, 2023

Cricket News: U-23 captain Dellon Peiris dreams to play in national team
BIPIN DANISri Lanka's 23-year-old Emerging Team captain Dellon Peiris, who won the Player of the Series on Monday in Japan, is ambitious to play in the national team. Speaking exclusively over the telephone from Japan on Monday, he said, "Definitely that's the dream goal of any young cricketer. I think this is a good break that I got to prove myself and hoping and looking forward to work much harder and make sure that I get an opportunity to represent my country and to bring glory to it".Dellon Peiris got 9 wickets in four matches (the fifth was washed out because of the rain on Monday) and all four were won by the visiting team. Thanking the Sri Lanka Cricket and the sports ministry for the opportunity given to him and the boys, the captain said, "This is actually my first tour captaining a national side, so really pleased and happy with the outcome of the series. I think the boys did a great job adapting to the situations and improving on their mindset and skill set to make this achievement a success. All three departments had a huge improvement from game to game and that was the positive side of the series". "The wickets were not the same as what we get in Sri Lanka. The bounce was not consistent at all. So huge credit to the boys for changing their style of play and adapting to the wickets to make sure we win games". On his own performance, he adds, "Yes, really happy on how things have started to fall in place in my cricket career in the past few months or so. Lot of effort and hard work was put into making sure that I improved my game, especially from the mental part of the game. I worked really hard on how to handle situations under pressure with bat and ball, so I feel that made the difference in being able to achieve this goal".Incidentally, the home team Japan has two Sri Lanka-born players, Sapun Nawarathna and Dinesh Sandaruwan. The team manager, Vinothan John was equally pleased with the team performance. Incidentally, this has been the fourth successive win by his four teams under his management. He managed One-day A team against England Lions, his team won the NSL 4-day tournament and one-day tournament as well.  

CRICKET - Int News 05 May, 2023

Cricket News: Pakistan score 334 for 6 runs in 50 overs in 4th ODI
Sports Bulletin ReportKARACHI:-Hosts Pakistan set 335 runs target for New Zealand in the penultimate fixture of the 5-match One Day Internationals series here at National Cricket Stadium on Friday. Green Shirts are leading the series 3-0 already.Earlier, Tom Latham won the toss and decided to field first. Skipper Babar Azam (107 runs, 117 balls, 4x10, 6x0) and Agha Salman (58 runs, 46 balls, 4x4, 6x2) helped Pakistan to put a huge total on the board. Shaheen Shah Afridi played aggressive innings of 23 runs in just 7 balls. He hit three big sixes.Summarized Scorecard:Venue: National Cricket Stadium KarachiToss: New Zealand won the toss and elected to field firstMan of the Match: Pakistan (Batting): 334 for 6 in 50 oversBabar Azam (107 runs, 117 balls, 4x10, 6x0), Agha Salman (58 runs, 46 balls, 4x4, 6x2), Shan Masood (44 runs, 56 balls, 4x7, 6x0), Iftikhar Ahmed (28 runs, 22 balls, 4x5, 6x0), Shaheen Shah Afridi (23 runs not out, 7 balls, 4x1, 6x3), Mohammad Haris (17 runs, 8 balls, 4x1, 6x1)New Zealand (Bowling):Matt Hanry (3 for 65), Ish Sodhi (1 for 53), Ben Lister (1 for 57)New Zealand (Batting): Target 335 in 50 oversPakistan (Bowling):Pakistan (Playing XIs):Babar Azam (Captain), Mohammad Rizwan (Wicketkeeper), Fakhar Zaman, Agha Salman, Mohammad Haris , Usama Mir, Haris Rauf, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Mohammad, Shan Masood, Mohammad Wasim Junior  Reserves:Shadab Khan, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Nawaz, Haris Sohail, Ishanullah Khan, Abdullah Shafiq, Imam-ul-Haq    New Zealand (Playing XIs):Tom Latham (Captain), Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Ish Sodhi, Matt Henry, Cole McConchie, Tom Blundell (Wicketkeeper), Ben Lister, Blair Tickner, James NeeshamReserves:Chad Bowes, Rachin Ravindra, Adam Milne, Henry Shipley, Henry NichollsSchedule of Upcoming matches:May 7, 2023: 5th ODI at National Stadium Karachi

CRICKET - Int News 03 May, 2023

Cricket News: Pakistan beat New Zealand by 26 runs in ODI
Sports Bulletin ReportKARACHI:-The combined batting performances from Imam-ul-Haq (90 off 107), Babar Azam (54 off 63), Mohammad Rizwan (32 off 34), Agha Salman (31 off 29) and Shadab Khan (21 off 10) assisted Pakistan to post a handsome total of 287 for 6 runs on the board in 50 overs, which was enough for Pakistani bowlers to defend here at National Cricket Stadium on Wednesday night. Green Shirts defeated New Zealand by 26 runs in the 3rd One Day International and earn unbeatable lead in the 5-match tie 3-0. Earlier, Tom Latham won the toss and decided to field first, as in the first two ODIs won by Pakistan while chasing the target in Pindi cricket stadium few days back. Duo of left-handed opening batters, Fakhar Zaman and Imam-ul-Haq started the Pakistan’s innings. Imam-ul-Haq (90 runs, 107 balls, 4x7, 6x1) and Babar Azam (54 runs, 63 balls, 4x3, 6x1) were the top batters for Pakistan.Summarized Scorecard:Venue: National Cricket Stadium KarachiToss: New Zealand won the toss and elected to field firstMan of the Match: Imam-ul-Haq (Pakistan) Pakistan (Batting): 287 for 6 in 50 oversImam-ul-Haq (90 runs, 107 balls, 4x7, 6x1), Babar Azam (54 runs, 63 balls, 4x3, 6x1), Mohammad Rizwan (32 runs, 34 balls, 4x0, 6x1), Agha Salman (31 runs, 29 balls, 4x3, 6x0), Shadab Khan (21 runs, 10 balls, 4x1, 6x2)New Zealand (Bowling): Matt Hanry (3 for 54), Adam Milne (2 for 56), Cole McConchie (1 for 46)New Zealand (Batting): Target 288 in 50 oversTom Blundell (65 runs, 78 balls, 4x7, 6x0), Cole McConchie (60 runs, 42 balls, 4x6, 6x2), Tom Latham (45 runs, 60 balls, 4x3, 6x0), Will Young (33 runs, 41 balls, 4x3, 6x0), Daryl Mitchell (21 runs, 24 balls, 4x2, 6x0) Pakistan (Bowling):Mohammad Wasim (2 for 50), Nseem Shah (2 for 40), Shaheen Shah Afridi (2 for 52), Agha Salman (1 for 42), Pakistan (Playing XIs):Babar Azam (Captain), Mohammad Rizwan (Wicketkeeper), Abdullah Shafiq, Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, , Agha Salman, Mohammad Nawaz, , Naseem Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Wasim Junior   Reserves:Mohammad Haris, Haris Sohail, Shan Masood, Haris Rauf, Usama Mir, Ishanullah Khan   New Zealand (Playing XIs):Tom Latham (Captain), Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Henry Nicholls, Ish Sodhi, Matt Henry, Henry Shipley, Cole McConchie, Tom Blundell (Wicketkeeper), Adam Milne   Reserves: Chad Bowes, Ben Lister, Blair Tickner, James Neesham, Rachin Ravindra, Schedule of Upcoming matches:May 5, 2023: 4th ODI at National Stadium KarachiMay 7, 2023: 5th ODI at National Stadium Karachi  

CRICKET - Int News 02 May, 2023

Cricket News: England to start West Indies Tour on December 3
Sports Bulletin ReportISLAMABAD: Cricket West Indies (CWI) on Tuesday (May 2, 2023) revealed the complete schedule for the West Indies Men’s 2023 International Home Series against England, which will be commenced from the first week of December 2023.According to a press release, English team will start the tour in Antigua with two CG United ODIs at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium on 3 and 6 December 2023. The third match of three-match series will be played at Kensington Oval, Barbados on 9 December. The tour will be concluded in the week before Christmas with the fourth and fifth T20Is at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Trinidad, which will be hosting a fixture between West Indies and England for the first time on 19 and 21 December and the first time that England has played on the island since 2009.Schedule (ODI Matches):1. December 3, 2023: CG United ODI, Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua2. December 6, 2023: 2nd CG United ODI, Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua3. December 9, 2023: CG United ODI, Kensington Oval, BarbadosSchedule (T20I Matches):1. December 12, 2023: Kensington Oval, Barbados2. December 14, 2023: Grenada National Stadium, Grenada3. December 16, 2023: Grenada National Stadium, Grenada4. December 19, 2023: Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Trinidad5. December 21, 2023: Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Trinidad

CRICKET - Int News 30 Apr, 2023

Cricket News: Pakistan Shaheens to start Zimbabwe tour on May 3
Sports Bulletin ReportLAHORE: Imran Butt-led Pakistan Shaheens will start their Zimbabwe tour on May 3, 2023 with a four-day match at Kwekwe Sports Centre. Pakistan Shaheens had gone through an 11-day camp at the Hanif Mohammad High Performance Centre in Karachi and later took part in an additional two-day camp at the National Cricket Academy in Lahore on 28 and 29 April prior to their departure to Zimbabwe.The squad includes 16 players and four reserve players. Six players apart from the captain and Test cricketer Imran Butt have already represented Pakistan in international cricket. These include Hussain Talat (1 ODI, 18 T20Is), Kamran Ghulam (1 ODI), Mir Hamza (3 Tests), Mohammad Ali (2 Tests), Shahnawaz Dahani (2 ODIs, 11 T20Is) and Saim Ayub (8 T20Is).Captain Imran Butt said:“We have had a rigorous training camp for the Pakistan Shaheens team ahead of our tour to Zimbabwe. The players have put in a lot of hard work and effort to prepare for this important series.“The side consists of experienced and young players. We have some very talented individuals in the side who are eager to showcase their skills on the international stage.“The team is in good spirits and looking forward to the challenge of playing in Zimbabwe. We are confident that we have the right mix of players to put up a strong performance.”Pakistan Shaheens:Imran Butt (captain) (Lahore), Hussain Talat (vice-captain) (Lahore), Aamir Jamal (Islamabad), Abdul Wahid Bangalzai (Quetta), Haseebullah (Quetta), Kamran Ghulam (Peshawar), Mehran Mumtaz (Rawalpindi), Mir Hamza (Karachi), Mohammad Ali (Sialkot), Mohammad Huraira (Sialkot), Mubasir Khan (Islamabad), Omair Bin Yousuf (Karachi), Qasim Akram (Lahore), Rohail Nazir (wicketkeeper) (Islamabad) and Shahnawaz Dahani (Larkana). Saim Ayub (Karachi, 50-over matches only). Asif Mehmood (Hyderabad), Athar Mehmood (Gujranwala), Saad Khan (Hyderabad) and Waqar Ahmad (Peshawar) (all reserves)Player Support Personnel:Aizaz Cheema (coach), Imran Abbas (manager), Saboor Ahmed (trainer), Mohammad Asad (physiotherapist) and Faisal Rai (team analyst). Abdul Rehman (Team Consultant, for 50-over matches only)Schedule:3-6 May – 1st Four-day match; KSC, Kwekwe10- 13 May – 2nd Four-day match; MSC, Mutare17 May – 1st 50-over match; TSC, Harare19 May – 2nd 50-over match; HSC, Harare21 May – 3rd 50-over match; HSC, Harare23 May – 4th 50-over match; OH, Harare25 May – 5th 50-over match; HSC, Harare27 May – 6th 50-over match; HSC, Harare

CRICKET - Int News 29 Apr, 2023

Cricket News: Alone Fakhar Zaman snatches triumph from New Zealand
Pakistan achieve huge target of 337 runs in 48.2 overs, Mitchell’s ton goes in vainBy Abdul Jabbar FaisalRAWALPINDI: Alone Fakhar Zaman (180 not out) snatched a 7-wicket victory from Blackcaps in the 2nd match of the series, as the packed ecstatic crowd that oohed and aawed whole night long to ebb and flow of game at Pindi Cricket Stadium Rawalpindi on Saturday. Now, Pakistan made 2-0 up in the five-match bilateral cricket rubber.While eyeing on 337 runs target in 50 overs, Fakhar Zaman and Imam-ul-Haq started the Pakistan’s quest, as Green Shirts lost their first batter at the total of 66 runs in 10.4 overs when Imam-ul-Haq was caught by Daryl Michelle on the bowling of Matt Henry at short mid-wicket position. Imam made 24 runs and faced 26 deliveries by hitting 3 boundaries.Meanwhile, left-handed batter, Fakhar Zaman completed his second back-to-back hundred in the series, as he lasted just 83 balls for his ton and smashed 14 boundaries and two huge sixes. Skipper Babar Azam also made his half century off 57 balls with the help of 4 fours. Both batters (Fakhar & Babar) gathered 135 off 122 balls for the second wicket, which put the team on track to reach the designation. Babar scored 65 runs in 66 balls, as he hit eight fours and one six during his vital innings. Home captain was trapped by Ish Sodhi, as Pakistan's total was 201 runs. Chad Bowes took Babar's catch.Fakhar Zaman (180 runs, 143 balls, 4x17, 6x6) and Mohammad Rizwan (54 runs, 41 balls, 4x6, 6x0) were unbeaten till the end of the match. Matt Henry, Ish Sodhi and Henry Shipley got a wicket for New Zealand.Earlier, Pakistan won the toss back-to-back second time in the ODI Series and again decided to field first. Opening batters, Will Young and Chad Bowes started the kiwis’ innings in the afternoon on a dry pitch of international cricket stadium Pindi. Daryl Michelle scored 129 runs off 119 balls including eight fours and three sixes. He was dropped by Naseem Shah at 96 at mid-wicket on the bowling of Usama Mir in 39th over. It was Michelle’s second consecutive ton in ODI, as he had scored century a couple of days back at the same venue. Kiwis skipper Tom Latham added 98 runs in his team’s total. He faced 85 balls and hit eight fours and a solitary maximum. James Neesham and Henry Nichools remained not out with 17 and 6 runs respectively. Also, 15 extra runs were in New Zealand’s total.Right-arm pacer, Haris Rauf toiled hard and snared 4 Kiwis batters on a dry surface while Naseem Shah grabbed single wicket after conceding 78 and 49 runs respectively in their 10 overs. Rest of the bowlers failed to produce any notable performance with the ball. Babar used six bowlers, as Agha Salman, Mohammad Nawaz, Ishanullah and Usama Mir gave 34, 40, 60 and 66 runs respectively.Summarized Scorecard:Venue: Pindi Cricket StadiumToss: Pakistan won the toss and elected to field firstMan of the Match: Fakhar Zaman (Pakistan) New Zealand (Batting): 336 for 5 in 50 oversDaryl Michelle (129 runs, 119 balls, 4x8, 6x3), Tom Latham (98 runs, 85 balls, 4x8, 6x1), Chad Bowes (51 runs, 51 balls, 4x7, 6x0), Will Young (19 runs, 22 balls, 4x4, 6x0)Pakistan (Bowling): Haris Rauf (4 for 78), Naseem Shah (1 for 49)Pakistan (Batting): Target 337 in 50 oversFakhar Zaman (180 runs not out, 143 balls, 4x17, 6x6), Babar Azam (65 runs, 66 balls, 4x5, 6x1), Mohammad Rizwan (54 runs not out, 41 balls, 4x6, 6x0), Imam-ul-Haq (24 runs, 26 balls, 4x3, 6x0)New Zealand (Bowling):Matt Henry (1 for 58), Ish Sodhi (1 for 59), Henry Shipley (1 for 79) Pakistan (Playing XIs):Babar Azam (Captain), Mohammad Rizwan (Wicketkeeper), Abdullah Shafiq, Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, , Agha Salman, Mohammad Nawaz, Ishanullah Khan, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Usama MirReserves:Mohammad Wasim Junior, Mohammad Haris, Haris Sohail, Shan Masood, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shadab Khan New Zealand (Playing XIs):Tom Latham (Captain / Wicketkeeper), Chad Bowes, Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Henry Nicholls, Rachin Ravindra, Ish Sodhi, Matt Henry, Henry Shipley, James Neesham Reserves:  Cole McConchie, Tom Blundell, Ben lister, Adam Milne, Blair TicknerSchedule of Upcoming matches:May 3, 2023:3rd ODI at National Stadium KarachiMay 5, 2023: 4th ODI at National Stadium KarachiMay 7, 2023: 5th ODI at National Stadium Karachi  

CRICKET - Int News 29 Apr, 2023

Cricket News: Blackcaps score 336 for 5 runs in 50 overs
Green Shirts need 337 runs to win 2nd One Day InternationalBy Abdul Jabbar FaisalRAWALPINDI: Due a spectacular innings by Daryl Michelle (129 runs, 119 balls, 4x8, 6x3), New Zealand succeeded to put a mammoth total of 336 for 5 runs on the board in 50 overs in the 2nd match of the series at Pindi Cricket Stadium on, Rawalpindi on Saturday. Skipper Tom Latham added 98 runs in his team’s total.Earlier, Pakistan won the toss back-to-back second time in the ODI Series and against decided to field first. Opening batters, Will Young and Chad Bowes started the kiwis’ innings afternoon on a dry pitch of Pindi cricket stadium. Daryl Michelle scored 129 runs off 119 balls including eight fours and three sixes.Summarized Scorecard:Venue: Pindi Cricket StadiumToss: Pakistan won the toss and elected to field firstMan of the Match: New Zealand (Batting):Daryl Michelle (129 runs, 119 balls, 4x8, 6x3), Tom Latham (98 runs, 85 balls, 4x8, 6x1), Chad Bowes (51 runs, 51 balls, 4x7, 6x0), Will Young (19 runs, 22 balls, 4x4, 6x0)Pakistan (Bowling):Haris Rauf (4 for 78), Naseem Shah (1 for 49)Pakistan (Batting):New Zealand (Bowling):Pakistan (Playing XIs):Babar Azam (Captain), Mohammad Rizwan (Wicketkeeper), Abdullah Shafiq, Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, , Agha Salman, Mohammad Nawaz, Ishanullah Khan, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Usama MirReserves:Mohammad Wasim Junior, Mohammad Haris, Haris Sohail, Shan Masood, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shadab KhanNew Zealand (Playing XIs):Tom Latham (Captain / Wicketkeeper), Chad Bowes, Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Nenry Nicholls, Rachin Ravindra, Adam Milne, Ish Sodhi, Matt Henry, Blair TicknerReserves:James Neesham, Cole McConchie, Tom Blundell, Ben lister, Henry Shipley

CRICKET - Int News 29 Apr, 2023

Cricket News: Babar Azam wins the toss & elects to field first
Sports Bulletin ReportRAWALPINDI: Pakistan captain Babar Azam has won the toss and elected to field first against New Zealand in the second match of the five one day international matches series here at Pindi Cricket Stadium on Saturday.Summarized Scorecard:Venue: Pindi Cricket StadiumToss: Pakistan won the toss and elected to field firstMan of the Match: New Zealand (Batting):Pakistan (Bowling):Pakistan (Batting):New Zealand (Bowling):Pakistan (Playing XIs):Babar Azam (Captain), Mohammad Rizwan (Wicketkeeper), Abdullah Shafiq, Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, , Agha Salman, Mohammad Nawaz, Ishanullah Khan, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Usama MirReserves:Mohammad Wasim Junior, Mohammad Haris, Haris Sohail, Shan Masood, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shadab KhanNew Zealand (Playing XIs):Tom Latham (Captain & Wicketkeeper), Chad Bowes, Will Young, Daryal Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Nenry Nicholls, Rachin Ravindra, Ish Sodhi, Matt Henry, James Neesham, Henry ShipleyReserves:Cole McConchie, Tom Blundell, Ben lister, Adam Milne, Blair Tickner  

CRICKET - Int News 27 Apr, 2023

Cricket News: Pakistan crush New Zealand by five wickets in ODI in Pindi
By Abdul Jabbar FaisalRAWALPINDI: Pakistan defeated New Zealand by five wickets in the inaugural fixture of the five one day international matches series here at Pindi Cricket Stadium on Thursday night, as Green Shirts earned 1-0 lead thanks to left-arm batter Fakhar Zaman, who hammered a sparking ton of 117 runs off 114 balls, as his innings was studded with 13 boundaries and one impressive six. Pakistan reached on target of 289 for 5 in 48.2 overs.Earlier, Pakistan captain Babar Azam won the toss and decided to pursue a set target. Blackcaps posted 288 for 7 runs on the board in 50 overs per innings. Daryal Mitchell made 113 runs of 115 balls including 11 fours and a single six was the top-scorer. Opening batter, Will Young scored 86 runs, as he lasted 78 balls. His innings was laced with eight boundaries and a couple of sixes. Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf and Shaheen Shah Afridi snared two batters each after giving 29, 65 and 64 runs respectively. Shadab Khan claimed one wicket for Pakistan.Pakistan started their innings with Fakhar Zaman and Imam-ul-Haq to chase a huge total of 289 runs in 50 overs, as the both players provided a solid start by aggregating 124 runs in the first wicket stand in 21.2 overs. Imam-ul-Haq scored 60 runs after wasting 64 balls, as he hit five fours and one huge six at mid-wicket boundary.Skipper Babar Azam played a responsible innings of 49 runs off 46 balls including three fours and one six. However, here of the day, Fakhar Zaman exhibited top quality cricket during his 117 runs innings. He smashed 13 fours and one six too. He was declared the best player of the match. Mohammad Rizwan contributed 32 runs in Pakistan’s victory. He lasted 25 balls and hit four boundaries and one six.  Summarized Scorecard:Venue: Pindi Cricket StadiumToss: Pakistan won the toss and elected to field firstMan of the Match: Fakhar ZamanNew Zealand (Batting): 288 for 7 in 50 oversDaryal Mitchell (113 runs, 115 balls, 4x11, 6x1), Will Young (86 runs, 78 balls, 4x8, 6x2), Hanry Nichools (20 runs not out, 4x1, 6x0), 21 balls, Tom Latham (20 runs, 36 balls, 4x0, 6x0), Chad Bowes (18 runs, 26 balls, 4x3, 6x0),Pakistan (Bowling):Shaheen Shah Afridi (2 for 64), Haris Rauf (2 for 65), Naseem Shah (2 for 29), Shadab Khan (1 for 56)Pakistan (Batting): Target 289 runs in 50 oversFakhar Zaman (117 runs, 114 balls, 4x13, 6x1), Imam-ul-Haq (60 runs, 64 balls, 4x5, 6x1), Babar Azam (49 runs, 46 balls, 4x3, 6x1), Mohammad Rizwan (32 runs, 25 balls, 4x4, 6x1)New Zealand (Bowling):Adam Milne (2 for 60), Blair Tickner (1 for 44), Rachin Ravindra (1 for 48), Ish Sodhi (1 for 51)Pakistan (Playing XIs):Babar Azam (Captain), Mohammad Rizwan (Wicketkeeper), Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Shan Masood, Agha Salman, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris RaufReserves:Abdullah Shafiq, Mohammad Wasim Junior, Usama Mir, Mohammad Haris, Ishanullah, Haris SohailNew Zealand (Playing XIs):Tom Latham (Captain & Wicketkeeper), Chad Bowes, Will Young, Daryal Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Nenry Nicholls, Rachin Ravindra, Adam Milne, Ish Sodhi, Matt Henry, Blair TicknerReserves:James Neesham, Cole McConchie, Tom Blundell, Ben lister, Henry Shipley 

CRICKET - Int News 27 Apr, 2023

Pindi ODI: Blackcaps set 289 runs target for hosts to win the match
Sports Bulletin ReportRAWALPINDI: New Zealand posted 289 for 7 runs target on the board for hosts Pakistan to register victory in the 1st One Day International of the five-match tie here at Pindi Cricket Stadium on Thursday.Earlier, Pakistan captain Babar Azam won the toss and decided to pursue a set target. Daryal Mitchell (113 runs, 115 balls, 4x11, 6x1) and Will Young (86 runs, 78 balls, 4x8, 6x2) were the best batters while Haris and Afridi got each two wickets for Pakistan.Summarized Scorecard:Venue: Pindi Cricket StadiumToss: Pakistan won the toss and elected to field firstMan of the Match:New Zealand (Batting): 288 for 7 in 50 oversDaryal Mitchell (113 runs, 115 balls, 4x11, 6x1), Will Young (86 runs, 78 balls, 4x8, 6x2), Tom Latham (20 runs, 36 balls, 4x0, 6x0), Chad Bowes (18 runs, 26 balls, 4x3, 6x0),Pakistan (Bowling):Shaheen Shah Afridi (2 for 64), Haris Rauf (2 for 65), Naseem Shah (2 for 29), Shadab Khan (1 for 56)Pakistan (Batting):New Zealand (Bowling):Pakistan (Playing XIs):Babar Azam (Captain), Mohammad Rizwan (Wicketkeeper), Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Shan Masood, Agha Salman, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris RaufReserves:Abdullah Shafiq, Mohammad Wasim Junior, Usama Mir, Mohammad Haris, Ishanullah, Haris SohailNew Zealand (Playing XIs):Tom Latham (Captain & Wicketkeeper), Chad Bowes, Will Young, Daryal Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Nenry Nicholls, Rachin Ravindra, Adam Milne, Ish Sodhi, Matt Henry, Blair TicknerReserves:James Neesham, Cole McConchie, Tom Blundell, Ben lister, Henry Shipley
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