New Zealand got on the board for their tour of Pakistan off the back of some Devon Conway heroics. That result sets up a huge decider in Karachi on Friday.
Pakistan vs New Zealand | Friday 13 January 2023 | National Stadium, Karachi | 11:30
To Win Match
Pakistan 82/100| Tie 25/1 | New Zealand 1/1
Babar Azam cuts an increasingly frustrated and isolated figure but he continues to make runs even if Pakistan lose.
A lack of backup for the skipper let Pakistan down last time out as they flopped in a chase quite badly.
Muhammad Nawaz was brilliant but his work arguably gave New Zealand a blueprint to stop their own progress.
Naseem Shah has enjoyed a good series and will be the dangerman with the new ball.
Devon Conway got things together at last after a pair of first-ballers supported by his skipper Kane Williamson.
New Zealand’s batting was well-backed up by the bowlers who delivered a great performance.
The spin of Mitchell Santner and Michael Bracewell stifled Pakistan’s chase and had them scrambling later in the piece.
New Zealand bowled 30 overs of spin against Pakistan last time out and could be out to put in a similar effort on Friday.
Verdict: New Zealand 1/1
New Zealand now have the momentum and are tipped to claim the series in Karachi at even money.
