LAHORE: Pakistan captain Babar Azam’s unbeaten century and wicketkeeper batter Mohammad Rizwan’s half-century bolstered Pakistan to a massive total of 192/4 in the second PAK vs NZ T20I here at Gaddafi Stadium.
Opting to bat first, Pakistan managed to accumulate a massive total on the scoreboard at the back of an unbeaten century by their skipper Babar and a brisk half-century by Rizwan.
Earlier, the opening duo, once again scripted a solid start for the home side; raising 99 runs for the first wicket before Rizwan fell briefly after amassing his half-century.
Matt Henry, who tested Pakistan openers in the early phase of the innings, finally tested success in his second spell as he outdid Rizwan, who miscued one straight to Daryl Mitchel at mid-off in the 11th over.
He scored 50 off just 34 deliveries, hitting six boundaries and a six.
Rizwan’s dismissal filled New Zealand with momentum as their bowlers made three more quick strikes to produce a brilliant comeback in the middle phase.
However, Babar held his ground firm and stitched a valiant 87-run unbeaten partnership with Iftikhar Ahmed to get his side back on track for a massive total.
Iftikhar supported his skipper with a sensible 19-ball 33 while Babar, switched gears at the death to bring up his third T20I century.
He top-scored for his side with an unbeaten 101 off just 58 deliveries, laced up with 11 boundaries and three sixes.
For New Zealand, Henry led the way with two wickets while Rachin Ravindra and James Neesham made one scalp each.
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