- Pakistan defeated New Zealand by six wickets.
- Pakistan’s interim chief selector, praised the team’s performance.
- Pakistan take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series against the Kiwis.
PAK vs NZ: Shahid Khan Afridi, Pakistan’s interim chief selector, praised the team’s performance in the first ODI of a three-match series against New Zealand.
Pakistan defeated New Zealand by six wickets in the first ODI here at National Bank Cricket Arena to take a 1-0 lead in the series (NBCA).
Afridi praised Babar Azam XI on Twitter for outclassing New Zealand.
Congratulations to Babar and the entire team for an outstanding effort. performance! Today we were well led and outplayed NZ in all departments. Great day for Babar, Naseem, Usama, Haris and Rizwan. Fakhar also gave a good start. Hope we continue the same way in 2nd ODI. #PAKvNZ
— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) January 9, 2023
With a target of 256 runs to be reached in 50 overs, Pakistan was able to cross the finish line thanks to half-centuries from Fakhar Zaman, Babar, and Mohammad Rizwan.
Haris Sohail, who had been absent for nearly four years, scored a respectable 32 off 23 balls.
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