The New Zealand cricket team, currently holding the fourth position, displayed an impressive performance, amassing a colossal 401-6 in their allotted 50 overs. However, their stellar performance was overshadowed by Pakistan’s batsman Fakhar Zaman, who blazed a remarkable 126 off 81 balls. Unfortunately, the game was called off due to inclement weather, and Pakistan emerged victorious by 21 runs through the DLS method.
The 2019 runners-up, New Zealand, now find themselves in a must-win situation in their upcoming match against Sri Lanka in Bengaluru. To secure a spot in the knockout stage, they need to reach 10 points and maintain a superior net run rate compared to at least one other team with the same points. Alternatively, they can aim for eight points with a better net run rate than any other team sharing the same points.
Despite the challenging scenario, Captain Kane Williamson expressed his team’s determination to finish the tournament on a strong note. “Our focus is still on the cricket we want to keep playing and adjusting to what’s in front of us. We’ve done that in positive ways and also being challenged at certain times, which you expect in these sorts of competitions,” he stated.
