T20 World Cup: Our boys are hoping for a last towards India, says Mohammad Rizwan after win over New Zealand

Pakistan opener Mohammad Rizwan has stated the crew is hoping for a last towards India after beating New Zealand within the semi-final. Pakistan beat the Kiwis by 7 wickets to ebook their berth within the last of the continued ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in Australia.

New Delhi,UPDATED: Nov 9, 2022 23:47 IST

Rizwan says Pakistan are hoping for a last towards India (AP)

By India Today Web Desk: Pakistan opener Mohammad Rizwan has stated the crew is hoping for a last towards India after beating New Zealand within the semi-final. Pakistan beat the Kiwis by 7 wickets to ebook their berth within the last of the continued ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in Australia.

Speaking to Star Sports after the match, Rizwan stated the boys are hoping for a last towards India however may even accept England.

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“Our boys said that they were hoping for a final against India. Some players have been comparing our campaign to the 1992 World Cup, so they are fine with facing England in the final as well,” stated Rizwan.

Rizwan, who was adjudged the participant of the match within the semi-final, stated India versus Pakistan is the most important match in response to him, and the entire world would take pleasure in that encounter.

“According to me, the biggest series in the world is the Ashes, but even bigger than that is an India vs Pakistan match. The whole world will enjoy that matchup. What else can I ask for,” Rizwan added.

He went on to speak in regards to the modifications he needed to make towards New Zealand, saying he was trying to punch the ball as a substitute of reducing it.

“Early on I usually cut the ball but today I was trying to punch it because I got a boundary on the very first ball. I could feel Trent Boult was bowling in my range and I adjusted to the conditions of the pitch. Our plan was to attack the powerplay, since the ball would slow down later on in the innings. Our focus was on playing the ball in the front areas, instead of cutting and slicing,” stated Rizwan.

India will tackle Jos Buttler’s England within the second semi-final on the Adelaide Oval. The winner will face Pakistan within the last on the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

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Rounaq Sehrawat

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Nov 9, 2022