DTVHINDI‘Our fielding was weak’: New Zealand captain Kane Williamson after the humiliating defeat against Afghanistan
Afghanistan beat New Zealand by 84 runs. New Zealand vs Afghanistan (Image Credit- Twitter X) NZ vs AFG: A big upset has been seen in the 14th match of the T20 World Cup 2024 being played under the hosting of West Indies and USA. Let us tell you that in this match, the Afghan team has won a big victory against New Zealand by 84 runs. This victory of the Afghan team is being discussed a lot in the cricket world. Talking about the match, the Afghan team batted first and set a target of 160 runs for the Kiwi team to win. But when New Zealand came out to chase this target, it could score only 75 runs in 15.2 overs and had to face a shameful defeat by 84 runs in the match. On the other hand, team captain and veteran batsman Kane Williamson has given a big statement on New Zealand’s crushing defeat against Afghanistan. Williamson says that our fielding was very weak. Kane Williamson gave a big statement Let us tell you that after the match between New Zealand and Afghanistan ended, Kane Williamson said during the post-match – First of all congratulations to Afghanistan, they left us behind in every department in the match. They saved their wickets on such a pitch and made a good total. We have to forget this defeat quickly, and come back for the next challenge. Williamson further said- The matches in the tournament are very short and end quickly. It was difficult to chase a score of 160 runs, but after that the skill shown by their spin bowlers made this target very difficult. Our fielding was weak, especially in the first 10 overs, we had chances but we did not use them. We did not take advantage of the opportunity and this changed the result of the match to a great extent. We will talk about this and then try to make a good comeback in the next match.
New Zealand SWOT Analysis: What are New Zealand’s strengths and weaknesses for the T20 World Cup, know everything here
New Zealand Cricket Team (Image Credit- Twitter X) New Zealand have played 36 T20 matches since the last T20 World Cup and have not made too many changes to the squad from the 2022 edition. With Martin Guptill failing to find a place, the selectors decided to go with Rachin Ravindra. There have been two changes in the Kiwi team this season compared to the 2022 T20 World Cup. Kane Williamson will play his sixth T20 World Cup while Tim Southee is expected to play for the seventh time in the mega event. On the other hand, for Trent Bolt, this will be his fifth World Cup, which is now played every two years. The Kiwi team for this World Cup has a good mix of young players and experienced players, so the team will want to win this T20 World Cup at all costs. In this article today, we will look at New Zealand’s strengths, weaknesses and what can pose a threat to their team. Strength Finn Allen and Devon Conway are set to open the batting for the Blackcaps and with the likes of Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips in the middle order – New Zealand’s batting order looks very strong for this World Cup. Trent Boult can prove to be very lethal with the new ball and Tim Southee can take some wickets in the middle overs along with the two spinners – Mitchell Santner and Ish Sodhi. Bolt and Southee are not that good in the death overs and there is a risk of scoring a lot of runs against them. While Jimmy Neesham, Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips can contribute in bowling if needed. The team does not have any quality spinners. In such a situation, bowling can prove to be a weak link for the Kiwi team. Opportunity New Zealand have not won the T20 World Cup yet and so they would like to win this tournament. West Indies, Afghanistan, Uganda and Papua New Guinea are the other four teams in the group and the Black Caps will try to reach the Super Eight stage without any difficulty. The Kiwi team has always performed better than expected in ICC tournaments. The Kiwi team always surprises everyone by reaching the semi-finals and something similar is expected to happen this season as well. Threat Although New Zealand has always performed above expectations in ICC tournaments, they can no longer be considered the dark horse of the T20 World Cup. Having played the ICC ODI World Cup finals in 2015 and 2019 and the T20 World Cup final in 2021, the Kiwi team is one of the most consistent teams in white ball cricket. However, the Kiwi team fails in knockout matches. In such a situation, they must be fearing the same this season as well.
T20 World Cup 2024: Angus and Matilda reach the airport before New Zealand team leaves for West Indies, watch video
New Zealand are part of Group C in the T20 World Cup, which includes Afghanistan, Papua New Guinea, Uganda and West Indies. Angus and Matida with New Zealand Team (Photo Source: X/Twitter) The T20 World Cup 2024 will be played from June 2 under the joint hosting of West Indies and America. The New Zealand team has left for West Indies today (May 29) for the upcoming tournament. The information of which has been given by @Blackcaps through social media. The video shared by the team is currently a topic of discussion. Actually, the two children who announced the New Zealand squad for the T20 World Cup. They reached the airport to meet the players before the team left for the West Indies. Matida and Angus asked questions to New Zealand players In a video shared by the Blackcaps on social media, Matida and Angus were seen talking to the players of the New Zealand team at the airport. Both the children asked the players, “What would they be watching on the plane?” and “Who will they miss the most?” (What will they see on the plane?” and “Who will they miss the most?”) such questions were also asked. Then in the end both the children congratulated the players for the World Cup and also took pictures with them. Watch that video here- From the squad announcement press conference to the departure check-in desk ✈️ Join Angus and Matilda on @T20WorldCup Departure Day 🎤 #T20WorldCup #CricketNation #cricket pic.twitter.com/qIMjDClPfp — BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) May 28, 2024 New Zealand is part of Group C in the T20 World Cup, which includes Afghanistan, Papua New Guinea, Uganda and West Indies. The team will play its first match in the tournament against Afghanistan on 8 June. Kane Williamson will be seen leading New Zealand in the upcoming ICC mega event. Let us tell you that Williamson will be seen captaining the T20 World Cup for the fourth time. At the same time, players like Mitchell Santner, Lockie Ferguson, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Trent Boult and Glenn Phillips, who were seen playing in IPL 2024, are also part of the team. New Zealand squad for T20 World Cup 2024- Kane Williamson (captain), Finn Allen, Trent Boult, Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Daryl Mitchell, Jimmy Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee
Lahore Police further tightens security for Pakistan-New Zealand T20 series
The fourth T20 match was played on 25 April in Lahore in which New Zealand defeated Pakistan by four runs. New Zealand vs Pakistan (Image Credit- Twitter X) Currently, a five-match T20 series is being played between Pakistan and New Zealand. Four matches have been played so far in this T20 series in which New Zealand is leading 2-1. The fifth and final T20 match between these two teams will be played on April 27 at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. However, Lahore Police has further strengthened the security for the matches between Pakistan and New Zealand at Gaddafi Stadium. Lahore Police also wants that both the teams should not face any problem in the match to be held at Gaddafi Stadium and that is why they have made strict arrangements regarding security. Let us tell you, the first three T20 matches between these two teams were played in Rawalpindi. The last 2 matches were scheduled in Lahore. The fourth T20 match was played on 25 April in Lahore in which New Zealand defeated Pakistan by four runs. New Zealand’s brilliant players performed brilliantly in this match and played an important role in their team’s victory. More than 14 SPs, 37 SDPOs, 71 SHOs and 448 Subordinates and more than 5500 police officers have been deployed for the security of players, support staff, officials and fans in these two T20s. Lahore Police Officer Bilal Siddiqui Kamyana said that the police here is implementing a comprehensive security plan for the T20 series matches being played between Pakistan and New Zealand. This T20 World Cup is being done in preparation for the 2024 World Cup. Security forces increased for the T20 series being played between Pakistan and New Zealand Bilal Siddiqui Kamyana has directed the concerned officials to maintain constant touch with the Pakistan Sports Board, district administration and security agencies regarding the security plan for the cricket stadium, players’ hotels and the route. He has said that all the fans who come to the stadium to watch the match will be checked and the women will be checked by the Mahila Police Force. He has also said that whatever route the two teams will take to the stadium will also be monitored. Senior police officers are very serious about the security of these two teams. 5 Australian players who scored half century in debut IPL match IPL 2024: These 11 foreign players took crores of rupees but flopped IPL 2024: 5 players who hit the most sixes in the 19th and 20th overs of IPL 5 fastest bowlers in IPL history Who are the head coaches of all 10 teams in IPL 2024? Which team has won the most matches against RCB in Chinnaswamy? IPL 2024: 3 former RCB players who are creating havoc in SRH 4 players who have played more than 500 T20 matches MS Dhoni: Dhoni’s amazing record as CSK captain Captains of which teams were changed before the start of IPL 2024
Mohammad Rizwan created history against New Zealand, made this excellent record in his name
Pakistan is currently playing a five-match T20 series against New Zealand. Mohammad Rizwan (Image Credit- Twitter X) Pakistan’s experienced wicketkeeper batsman Mohammad Rizwan has crossed the mark of 3000 runs in T20 cricket. Mohammad Rizwan achieved this feat during the second T20 match played against New Zealand. Let us tell you, Pakistan is currently playing a five-match T20 series against New Zealand. The first T20 match between these two teams was canceled due to rain in Rawalpindi on 18 April. In this match, New Zealand played only two balls, after which the match could not be completed due to rain. However, the second T20 match between these two teams was played in Rawalpindi on 20 April in which Pakistan won by 7 wickets. Mohammad Rizwan batted very well for the host side and played a match-winning inning of 45* runs in 34 balls with the help of 4 fours and 1 six. Batting first in this match, New Zealand scored 90 runs after losing all its wickets. In reply, Pakistan’s first wicket fell for just four runs. Mohammad Rizwan batted very well for his team and helped them register an important win. Mohammad Rizwan’s performance in T20 cricket has always been very good. He has batted tremendously for Pakistan in this format. Mohammad Rizwan is the eighth batsman to complete the figure of 3000 runs in T20 cricket. He has scored these runs at an average of 49.60. India’s best batsman Virat Kohli is at the first place in this list, whose average is 51.75. Mohammad Rizwan made a great achievement Let us tell you, if Pakistan has to win the five-match T20 series being played against New Zealand, then it is very important for Mohammad Rizwan to bat well. The third T20 match between these two teams will be played today i.e. on 21st April in Rawalpindi. After this, the fourth T20 between the two teams will be held on April 25 at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. The fifth and final match between the two teams will be played on April 27 at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. At present, Pakistan team is in very good form and they would definitely like to win this T20 series. 5 Australian players who scored half century in debut IPL match IPL 2024: These 11 foreign players took crores of rupees but flopped IPL 2024: 5 players who hit the most sixes in the 19th and 20th overs of IPL 5 fastest bowlers in IPL history Who are the head coaches of all the 10 teams in IPL 2024? Which team has won the most matches against RCB in Chinnaswamy? IPL 2024: 3 former RCB players who are creating havoc in SRH 4 players who have played more than 500 T20 matches MS Dhoni: Amazing records of Dhoni as CSK captain Captains of which teams were changed before the start of IPL 2024
PAK vs NZ: Big blow to Pakistan in the ongoing T20 series against New Zealand, this player weighing 110 kg is out.
The third match of the T20 series between the two teams will be played on April 21. Pakistan vs New Zealand (Image Credit- Twitter X) Currently, the five-match T20 series between Pakistan and New Zealand (PAK vs NZ) is going on. The first two matches of the series have been played, while now the third match of the series will be played between the two teams today, Sunday, 21st April. However, before the start of this match, the team has suffered a big setback. Let us tell you that due to injury, one player of Pakistan cricket team has been out of this series against New Zealand. This player is out of T20 series Let us tell you that wicketkeeper batsman Azam Khan has been ruled out of the T20 series against New Zealand due to injury. The 25-year-old cricketer is suffering from grade-one pain in his right calf muscle. After the radiology report confirmed the injury, the player was advised rest for ten days. Regarding Azam Khan’s injury, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said in an official statement – At present, he has left the Pakistan cricket team midway and has left for Lahore. Here he will start the process of rehab under the supervision of the PCB medical panel at the National Cricket Academy. Also, let us tell you that even before the first T20 match against New Zealand, Azam Khan had suffered a muscle strain. But after treatment he recovered to some extent. However, now Azam’s injury is serious and he is out of the T20 series against New Zealand. So till now PCB has not announced his replacement. On the other hand, if we talk about the ongoing T20 series between Pakistan and New Zealand, till now two matches have been played between the two teams. After the first match was washed out due to rain, Pakistan won the second T20 match by 7 wickets. So today, on April 21, the third T20 match between the two teams will be played at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
Know why after the announcement of Pakistan team for T20 series against New Zealand, Mohammad Hafeez wrote – RIP Pakistan Domestic Cricket
The five-match T20 series between New Zealand and Pakistan is starting from April 18. Mohammad Hafeez (Image Credit- Twitter X) The five-match T20 series between Pakistan and New Zealand (PAK vs NZ) has started. Let us tell you that the first match of this series will be played today, April 18, at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. However, when the Pakistan cricket team was announced for this series against the Kiwi team, a tweet by former all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez, who was the director of Pakistan Cricket Team (Men’s) at that time, went viral very fast. In this viral tweet, Hafeez had written RIP Pakistan Domestic Cricket. However, now after his tweet went viral, Hafeez has revealed the reason for writing so in front of the cricket fans. So let us give you information about this big reason. It is noteworthy that when the senior selection team of Pakistan cricket team had announced the Pakistan team against the Kiwi team, the name of Usman Khan was included in it, who was second in terms of scoring the most runs in the recently concluded Pakistan Super League. Stayed at the place. But after this, Hafeez has given a big statement saying that including such players with the team, who are not a part of domestic cricket. That is discouraging for those players who are working hard in domestic cricket. Also, let us tell you that apart from Usman Khan, the board has also given place to Imad Wasim and Mohammad Aamir in the T20 series against the Kiwi team, who have recently withdrawn their retirement. Mohammad Hafeez gave a big statement Let us tell you that while talking to Cricket Pakistan regarding this decision of Pakistan cricket team, Mohammad Hafeez said – I respect the talent of Usman Khan very much, but he is not a part of Pakistan’s cricket system. After such a decision, how will you motivate thousands of cricketers who work hard day and night. Your criteria for team selection is not domestic performance. Therefore, I had tweeted that after including these players in the team, you have ruined your domestic cricket.
PAK vs NZ Dream 11 Prediction, Playing XI, Fantasy Cricket Tips, and Pitch Report for Pakistan vs New Zealand, 1st T20I
The first match of the T20 series between Pakistan and New Zealand will be played on April 18 at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. PAK vs NZ (Photo Source: Getty Images) PAK vs NZ 1st T20I Dream11 Prediction: Pakistan and New Zealand cricket team is ready to play a five-match T20 series. Keeping in view the T20 World Cup 2024, this series is important for both the teams. Pakistan Cricket Board has returned the captaincy of white ball cricket to Babar Azam. Babar Azam is ready to take charge of the team from the series against New Zealand. Michael Bracewell has been made the captain of New Zealand for this series. The first match of the T20 series between Pakistan and New Zealand will be played on April 18 at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Before this series, a five-match T20 series was played between Pakistan and New Zealand in January, which was won by the Kiwi team 4-1. Talking about the last T20 match between the two teams, Pakistan defeated New Zealand by 42 runs. Batting first, Pakistan scored 134 runs at the loss of 8 wickets. In response, New Zealand, while chasing the target, was all out for 92 runs in 17.2 overs. PAK vs NZ Match Details: Match Information matches details matches Pakistan vs New Zealand, 1st T20I Venue Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium Date and Time 18 April, Thursday, 8:00 PM IST Live Broadcast and Streaming Details Fan Code App & Website PAK vs NZ Pitch Report: Pitch Report The pitch of Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium is known for its flat wicket, due to which a high-scoring match will be seen here. So far 5 International T20 matches have been played in this stadium, in which the team chasing runs has won the matches four times. Whichever team wins the toss here will prefer to bowl first. The average score of the first innings on this pitch is 155 runs. PAK vs NZ Head to Head Records: Head to Head Records Matches Played 39 Pakistan Won 21 New Zealand Won 17 No Result 1 PAK vs NZ Probable Playing XIs: Probable Playing 11 Pakistan: Babar Azam (captain), Saeem Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Rizwan (wicketkeeper), Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Mohammad Aamir, Naseem Shah, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Wasim Jr. New Zealand: Tim Robinson, Tim Seifert, Mark Chapman, Michael Bracewell (c), Tom Blundell (wk), Jimmy Neesham, Cole McConchie, Jacob Duffy, Ben Lister, Ben Sears, Ish Sodhi PAK vs NZ Dream11 Fantasy Suggestions: For the first T20 match between Pakistan and New Zealand PAK vs NZ Dream11 Head to Head Team: Dream11 Head to Head Team wicket keeper– Mohammad Rizwan, Tom Blundell batsman– Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Mark Chapman allrounder– Iftikhar Ahmed, Jimmy Neesham, Shadab Khan bowler- Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Ish Sodhi Captain (Captain) First Choice- Babar Azam Captain Second Choice- Jimmy Neesham Vice Captain (Up-Captain) First Choice- Shaheen Afridi Vice Captain (Up-Captain) Second Choice- Shadab Khan PAK vs NZ Dream 11 Grand League: Dream 11 Grand League Team wicket keeper- Mohammed Rizwan batsman- Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Mark Chapman Allrounder-…
Babar Azam will be dropped from the upcoming New Zealand series due to T20 World Cup 2024.
Shaheen Afridi and Babar Azam (Image Credit- Twitter X) The five-match T20I series between Pakistan and New Zealand will start from April 18. This match is very important for both the teams for the preparation of T20 World Cup. Imad Wasim and Mohammad Amir return to the national team after announcing their retirements ahead of the PAK vs NZ T20I series, with Babar Azam also returning as captain. But bad news is coming out about Babar Azam. Pakistan’s standby head coach and former Pakistani all-rounder has hinted at the possibility of captain Babar Azam not playing the entire series. This is because he is being rested for a few matches. This is a rotation policy implemented by the Pakistan Cricket Board to manage the workload of players ahead of a hectic schedule in the coming months. Often teams are worried about the form of their players and take this step before mega tournaments. This is the big reason behind giving rest to Babar Azam Azhar Mahmood said- “We can definitely rest Babar, but it depends on the situation, anyone can be rested. However, we will see as per the circumstances what game plan we can come up with.” Azhar has considered taking this decision to select Pakistan’s best squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024. He wants to check his bench strength properly before the tournament. “At this time before the World Cup we want to create a game plan and give players clarity in their roles. There is a lot of young talent in our team and we have to look at them, identify our bench strengths. When we play our first T20 World Cup match on June 6, our aim will be to field the best playing 11.”
‘Really well looked after’ New Zealand batsman’s big reaction to playing cricket in Pakistan
Five-match T20 series between Pakistan and New Zealand starting from 18 April 2024 Henry Nicholls (Image Credit- Twitter X) To strengthen the preparations for the T20 World Cup 2024, the Pakistan Cricket (PCB) Board had recently announced the schedule of a five-match home T20 series against New Zealand. Let us tell you that this series is going to start from 18th April. However, New Zealand Cricket had refused to come to Pakistan in the year 2021 citing security reasons. However, after this the team made two successful tours of Pakistan in the year 2023. So now the New Zealand cricket team has reached Pakistan for another tour in the year 2024. On the other hand, a big statement has come out from the team’s veteran batsman Henry Nicholls regarding the Kiwi team playing cricket in Pakistan. Nicholls says the team has been really well looked after in Pakistan. Henry Nicholls gave this big statement about playing cricket in Pakistan Let us tell you that in an interview given to Times of India before the start of the T20 series against Pakistan cricket team, Henry Nicholls said – Coming here, it feels as if we have been here for the last few years. Nicholls further said- From the players’ point of view we feel really safe. When we went to Pakistan we were really well looked after. Whenever I went there to play cricket, I felt safe and the level of security was excellent. Full schedule of Pakistan vs New Zealand five-match T20 series First T20 match – 18 April, Thursday Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi Second T20 match – 20 April, Saturday Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi 3rd T20 match – 21 April, Sunday Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi Fourth T20 match – 25 April, Thursday Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore Fifth T20 match – 27 April, Saturday Gaddafi Stadium Lahore
