Pakistan emerged victorious in a rain-affected match against New Zealand in the Cricket World Cup 2023. Fakhar Zaman played a crucial role in Pakistan’s win with an unbeaten 126 off 81 balls. Chasing a revised target of 342 in 41 overs, Pakistan were 200 for 1 in 25.3 overs when rain interrupted the game. Due to being 21 runs ahead of the DLS par score, Pakistan was declared the winner.
Earlier in the match, New Zealand set a mammoth total of 401 for 6 in 50 overs, thanks to Rachin Ravindra’s impressive knock of 108.
Fakhar Zaman was named the Player of the Match for his outstanding performance.
The match was marred by rain interruptions, and the umpires ultimately decided that further play was not possible. Pakistan secured a 21-run victory through the DLS method.
Pakistan’s win puts them in a strong position in the points table of the Cricket World Cup 2023.
Despite the rain interruptions, Fakhar Zaman’s brilliant century and Pakistan’s overall performance were the highlights of the match.
