ICC World Cup 2023: New Zealand v Pakistan | Match 35 | Bengaluru | 4 November | New Zealand Innings

[ezhil]

i think thats it neighbourhood fans...
End card shown...

 

[CrIc_Mystique]

Fakhar Zaman needs to start going for the tall timber from ball one....if pak need to have a chance they need to pulverise the powerplay....

 

[gani999]

30 runs more than what I would have been comfortable of.

But still Pakistan has good chance.

Difficult for Pak to chase 400 against NZ when they could not chase 367 against AUS on the same ground.

Would be quite something if they did tho.

 

[Dr_Bassim]

Babar is the worlds no 1 batsmen, he'll achieve ir

If Fakhar has the best innings of his life even then we would need 45 overs to reach there.

Not happening in 35.

 

[Thanos]

Cornered tigers have been cornered more in first half.

Let's see what unfolds in second half.

 

[MMHS]

Kiwis go in to the match with 2 specialist spinners (maybe forced to coz of injuries) and we play 4 phaast bowlers

That was my biggest surprise- last time this virtual coach played four pacers at Eden, but that was at least in T20.

 

[Rana]

Imagine this top 5in SA next World Cup…

Allen
Ravindra
Conway
Phillips
Chapman

Bah Gawd Almighty!!

 

[thelandofthebravepeople]

NZ bowling attack is so weakened but Pakistan decide to throw the match in the first half already. Shambolic bowling performance.

 

[Visaal-E-Yaar]

400 in 35 overs at 11 runs per over.

Should be a walk in the park.

Its time for Calculation squad to curse on aus to loose all lol

 

[Usman Chadda]

Difficult for Pak to chase 400 against NZ when they could not chase 367 against AUS on the same ground.

Would be quite something if they did tho.

Surely this is trolling?

Look at the body language, they are gone and just want to go home.

 

[globetrotter]

400 in 35 overs at 11 runs per over.

Should be a walk in the park.

Yes.. if match finished early then they all can go for walk in park

 

[Devadwal]

Pakistan will finish Below Afghanistan in point table after today lose

 

[Civil]

Yaar to all the bros saying why did we bowl first. It's either this and chance of rain affected target vs. defending 290 against NZ batting. We will likely lose but best option was try to knock down 340 runs odd in a chase. we failed, it is what it is.

 

[kron]

Embarassing. Carnage.

We were talking about how we had the world's best attack prior to the world cup lol.

One loss which is naseem shouldn't make us so impotent. I don't think he would have added much for us either. We would have maybe been more competitive but it wouldn't ha e any bearing on the outcome of the game barring perhaps the SA game.

 

[kron]

Shame in each and every one of you who dissed wasim. He has bren the best today.

Wasim jnr is a good inclusion.

 

[mominsaigol]

If Fakhar has the best innings of his life even then we would need 45 overs to reach there.

Not happening in 35.

I was joking.

But fakhar ain't even getting this. For falhar to get this, not only does he need to perform, but he needs a solid support unit like rohit, Makram, Mitchell aka fearless cricketers who play for the team and will be able to atleast keep pace and make sure his efforts aren't in vain and take pressure of him.

Babar and rizzu won't do that. Abdullah, saud and chacha will try but will fail, they ain't those types of players and are forced to play outside their comfort zone.

Babar and rizzu won't even try, these are 2 bags who are incapable of escaping their comfort zone

 

[thelandofthebravepeople]

Harris is the worst bowler everytime he plays. **** performance after ****.

 

[Underarmbowl]

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A sudden, intense rain shower lasting about five minutes disrupted New Zealand's training session at Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Friday. The rain caught both the Kiwi team and the net bowlers off guard, turning the bright and sunny surroundings into a wet and gloomy scene in less than a minute. The ground staff quickly took action to address the situation. The weather forecast for Saturday, November 4, looks grim as New Zealand faces Pakistan in what could be a virtual knockout match to secure a spot in the 2023 World Cup.

Not long ago, New Zealand would have been considered clear favorites for this contest. They had a strong start with four consecutive victories, even holding the top spot in the standings. However, three consecutive losses to India, Australia, and South Africa have put them on the fringes of the qualification bracket. To simplify their path to the knockout stage, they must secure two wins in their remaining matches. Pakistan is in an even more precarious position, needing both points and favorable outcomes. They are currently in fifth place with four consecutive defeats, but a morale-boosting victory against Bangladesh revived their hopes. A win and two points are the immediate focus for both teams, although coach Mickey Arthur admitted to keeping an eye on net run rate scenarios.

New Zealand's campaign has been marred by a series of injuries to key players, starting with Kane Williamson's broken thumb shortly after his return from an ACL injury. Their bowling department is particularly affected, with Matt Henry being the latest casualty due to a grade two hamstring tear, leading to his replacement by Kyle Jamieson. Fortunately, Lockie Ferguson (Achilles), Jimmy Neesham (bruised wrist), and their regular captain have actively participated in the limited practice time allowed by the weather ahead of this crucial clash.

In this do-or-die situation, Pakistan remained composed during their three-hour practice session. Coach Arthur praised the players' calm demeanor, contrasting it with his own nervousness. He noted that the players take such pressure in stride, similar to their approach before the Bangladesh game. Pakistan's inconsistent batting department is a concern, despite their bowling unit showing signs of improvement. Fakhar Zaman returned to the opening spot and justified his inclusion with a brisk 81 in the victory against Bangladesh. However, the middle-order batters, Iftikhar Ahmed and Saud Shakeel, have not performed exceptionally, and captain Babar Azam's three fifties have only masked the team's batting issues. To secure victory, especially on a challenging Chinnaswamy pitch for bowlers, Pakistan will need a near-perfect all-round performance, even against a battered New Zealand side.


When: November 04, 2023, 10:30 AM IST

Where: M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru


Teams

New Zealand:

Jamieson, who previously joined the World Cup squad in India as a training cover, arrived in Bengaluru on Thursday and participated in practice on the day before the match. However, he might have to bide his time, as Lockie Ferguson has regained his fitness and is likely to return to the playing eleven, potentially replacing Henry. Kane Williamson also had an extended net session and is expected to make a comeback, which could mean that Will Young might find himself on the sidelines once again.

In terms of tactics and strategy, Babar Azam has been a significant threat with his last five ODI scores against New Zealand reading 49, 65, 54, 107, 1. However, his performance in the middle overs of this World Cup has been less impressive. The Pakistan captain has had a relatively lower strike rate of 79.24 during the 11th to 40th over period, and New Zealand will aim to exploit this weakness to their advantage.


Pakistan:

Leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed was seen practicing in Pakistan's nets, but the main focus remained on Shadab Khan, who has suffered his third concussion episode in the last 14 months. Shadab Khan, the Pakistan vice-captain, engaged in light fielding drills and some bowling after a medical assessment, but the team management has deferred the decision regarding his participation until the morning of the match. Pakistan, however, may decide to stick with the same playing eleven that helped them end their four-match losing streak against Bangladesh.

In terms of tactics and strategy, a crucial aspect to keep an eye on is Tom Latham's performance in the New Zealand middle-order during this World Cup, despite his modest statistics. His matchup against Shaheen Afridi is particularly interesting. The stand-in Kiwi captain has a poor average of 6.2 against the Pakistani pace spearhead and has been dismissed by him four times in ODIs. Notably, Afridi has been more effective with the older ball in the middle overs, where he averages 16.2, has a strike rate of 17.1, and has taken seven wickets between overs 11-40.


Squads:

Pakistan Squad: Abdullah Shafique, Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam(c), Mohammad Rizwan(w), Iftikhar Ahmed, Saud Shakeel, Agha Salman, Shaheen Afridi, Usama Mir, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Haris Rauf, Shadab Khan, Imam-ul-Haq, Mohammad Nawaz, Hasan Ali

New Zealand Squad: Devon Conway, Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham(w/c), Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, James Neesham, Trent Boult, Kyle Jamieson, Ish Sodhi, Mark Chapman, Lockie Ferguson


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Bloody hell just sitting in Wellington, NZ and watching us slaughter the Pakistan bowling attack like cattle. If Pakistan lose this game are they out of the world cup? Just curious. Thanks.

 

[Nil Dhumrojal]

It's being nice to lose the toss

 

[Champ_Pal]

Pakistan must play positive and if it is their day, they will chase it.

Bowling is mediocre though. Pakistan needs to give a serious look at their bowling after WC.

 

[gani999]

Surely this is trolling?

Look at the body language, they are gone and just want to go home.

I don't get the telecast where I live so am not watching it live. I can't tell the body language.

 

[Dr_Bassim]

Cant wait for Babar to his customary 100.

 

[Meenu Rastogi]

No one is talking about lack of spinner to curb the score? ***

 

[mominsaigol]

Cant wait for Babar to his customary 100.

He won't.

Jab bara waqat ata hai, to babar ghahib ho jata hai

 

[Dr_Bassim]

Is there any mathematical genius who can output a scenario where we lose this and still end up in semi finals beating England?

 

[Ramsay]

Bloody hell just sitting in Wellington, NZ and watching us slaughter the Pakistan bowling attack like cattle. If Pakistan lose this game are they out of the world cup? Just curious. Thanks.

Yes. Pakistan needs to win this game to stay alive in the tournament.

 

[gani999]

Bloody hell just sitting in Wellington, NZ and watching us slaughter the Pakistan bowling attack like cattle. If Pakistan lose this game are they out of the world cup? Just curious. Thanks.

Yes, for sure.
Even if they win this, they would need other results to go in their favour.

 

[pillionrider]

Yessss. That six off Shaheen puts him in line to break Rauf’s record for most runs conceded.

Oh yeah baby.

C'mon, let's see you imitate our batsmen more

 

[castortroy]

Seriously what is the bowling attack going to be in Australia?

Your main fast bowlers has lost his pace and now bowling 82mph pies.

Who else comes into the attack

 

[mominsaigol]

Is there any mathematical genius who can output a scenario where we lose this and still end up in semi finals beating England?

Well you see

X2 into pie + the coefficient of England + the subtraction of New Zealand multiply by the pythoragus thereum of India will allow us to qualify to semi final if we lose this match

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Pitch getting rolled
Rain on the way

 

[Varun]

Pakistan are screwed.

They don't have the firepower to even dream of chasing anything close to this.

 

[Sunzi]

Looks like Waqar's also had a hair transplant.

 

[pillionrider]

Kohli and rohit are bonafide chokers. Since 2013 it's been anda.

None of them are as big a serial choker as Shaheen is turning out to be

On the bright side, you don't need to worry about Pak batsmen failing in a knockout

 

[Visaal-E-Yaar]

Well you see

X2 into pie + the coefficient of England + the subtraction of New Zealand multiply by the pythoragus thereum of India will allow us to qualify to semi final if we lose this match

Akhir kehna kya chahty ho?
Books sir.

 

[Dr_Bassim]

What should be a 20 over target if rain comes?

I would think 160-2 in 20 overs.