By: FPJ Web Desk | November 10, 2022
Pakistan produced a clinical performance by thrashing New Zealand in the first semifinal at the Sydney Cricket Ground
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New Zealand won the toss and opted to bat against Pakistan
New Zealand scored 152-4 in 20 overs
Mitchell (53 off 35) and Kane Williamson (46 off 42) were the main contributors with the bat for New Zealand
Shaheen Afridi bowled a fiery spell as he took 2 crucial wickets of Devon Conway and Finn Allen
Chasing the target, openers Muhammad Rizwan and Babar Azam gave Pakistan a blistering start, scoring 55/0 in the first six overs
Babar (53 off 42) and Rizwan's (57 off 43) partnership proved very beneficial for Pakistan as this was their best powerplay of the tournament
Pakistan won the match by 7 wickets
Muhammad Rizwan was awarded the Man of the Match for his splendid performance
With this win, Pakistan now await the winner of the second semifinal between India and England, for the summit clash at MCG on November 13
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