Pakistan vs New Zealand, T20 World Cup: History favours Babar Azam’s males forward of Sydney semi-final

T20 World Cup 2022: Pakistan have by no means misplaced a World Cup semi-final to New Zealand of their historical past. The final time these two groups met within the semi-finals was within the inaugural version of the T20 World Cup the place Pakistan comfortably outclassed the BlackCaps.

Pakistan will tackle New Zealand in Sydney on November 9 (AFP Photo)

By Akshay Ramesh: Even the ardent supporters of the Pakistan cricket staff wouldn’t have imagined their staff in Sydney for the T20 World Cup 2022 semi-finals after they misplaced to India after which have been shocked by Zimbabwe of their first two Super 12 matches. However, right here they’re, coaching in Sydney to tackle final 12 months’s runners-up New Zealand within the first semi-final of what has been a dramatic match with loads of thrills.

Pakistan have performed a Pakistan, as soon as once more. After having been useless and buried within the Super 12 phases, Babar Azam’s males sneaked by way of to the ultimate 4, pipping South Africa by some extent. Pakistan obtained a lifeline on the ultimate matchday of the Super 12 stage as South Africa suffered a shock defeat to the Netherlands and so they made full use of it, beating Bangladesh in a digital quarter-final in Adelaide.

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The staff is pumped up forward of the large semi-final. On the eve of the big-ticket conflict in Sydney, the remainder of the staff didn’t go for coaching however captain Babar Azam, who has been going by way of a lean patch, got here out for batting observe. Their mentor Matthew Hayden has been firing up the gamers, saying will probably be very onerous to cease Pakistan within the knockout phases.

Pakistan, who received the T20 World Cup title in 2009, shall be hoping to be again within the remaining after 13 lengthy years. It was a heartbreak for Pakistan within the semi-final of the T20 World Cup as they misplaced to Australia after having dominated the Super 12 stage. However, a topsy-turvy marketing campaign in Australia has battle-hardened Babar and his males, in accordance with Hayden.

Pakistan shall be assured as they head into the semi-finals as they’ve “history” favoring them. New Zealand have been some of the constant sides within the latest previous in ICC tournaments, having reached the ultimate of the final 3 international occasions in males’s cricket however they must be at their finest towards a risky Pakistan facet that’s trying to repeat the heroics of 1992.

PAKISTAN vs NEW ZEALAND – HEAD TO HEAD IN ICC EVENTS (MEN)TOURNAMENT Played Pakistan GainedNew Zealand WonOverall ICC occasions (Champions Trophy and World Cups)18117ICC World Cups (50-over and T20)15114ICC T20 World Cup 642ICC occasions semi-finals532ICC World Cup knockout stages3301992 World Cup semi-final in Auckland, Pakistan stun New Zealand

Imran Khan’s males went on to win the 1992 World Cup after a outstanding turnaround. Pakistan appeared useless and buried in 1992 as properly however Imran’s males received their final 3 group-stage matches to storm into the semi-finals.

Pakistan confronted an in-form Martin Crowe-led New Zealand in their very own yard in Auckland. The BlackCaps headed into the semi-final as favorites however they have been shocked and proven the door.

New Zealand received the toss and opted to bat and posted 262, using on a stable 91 from Martin Crowe.

Pakistan have been Pakistan’s top-order stepped up with Aamer Sohail, Ramiz Raja and captain Imran chipping in with 44, 44 and 57, respectively. However, Inzamam-ul-Haq turned it round with a 60 off simply 37 balls as Pakistan gunned down the goal with an over to spare.

Eventually, Pakistan defeated England within the remaining to elevate their maiden 50-over World Cup.

1999 World Cup semi-final in Manchester, Pakistan decimate New Zealand

A Stephen Fleming-led New Zealand facet have been handed a 9-wicket defeat by a staff led by Wasim Akram within the semi-final in Manchester. New Zealand posted 241 for 7 on the board in 50 overs after opting to bat. They weren’t capable of cope with the tempo trio of Wasim Akram, who was main Pakistan, Shoaib Akhtar and Abdul Razzaq, who picked up 7 wickets between them.

Pakistan stormed to the whole with 2.3 overs to spare.

Pakistan rode on a 113 not out from Saeed Anwar and a stable 84 from Wajahatullah Wasti as the 2 openers stitched a 194-run stand. Ijaz Ahmed then hit a 21-ball 28 to assist them cross the end line.

Pakistan, nonetheless, misplaced the 1999 World Cup remaining to Australia.

2007 T20 World Cup semi-final in Cape Town, Pakistan outclass New Zealand

In the inaugural version of the T20 World Cup in 2007, Pakistan got here up with a complete win over New Zealand in Cape Town. Once once more, New Zealand elected to bat and managed simply 143 for 8 in 20 overs. Ross Taylor top-scored with an unbeaten 37 however a fiery Umar Gul spell troubled the BlackCaps.

In response, Pakistan rode on an Imran Nazir particular to storm by way of to the goal in 18.5 overs.

Pakistan, nonetheless, misplaced the ultimate to India in a thriller in Johannesburg.

On the opposite hand, Pakistan have misplaced the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy twice to New Zealand (2000 and 2009).

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Nov 8, 2022