Inzamam-ul-Haq says “The main reason behind Pakistan’s win” in T20 World Cup 2021. Pakistan’s performance was complemented by Inzamam. In Sharjah, against New Zealand, he praised their bowling with the new ball. Also, they are won for the second time in a row. They’ve risen to the top of their Super 12s group. He credited Pakistan’s powerplay bowling for the victory. Babar Azam won the toss and chose to bat first for the Blackcaps. In addition, the in-form Pakistani bowling team was spot on. Afridi set the tone for the game. Haris Rauf was brought in to bowl the last over. Imad Wasim kept a firm grip on the situation. Take Martin Guptill’s wicket, for example.
“I felt the main reason behind Pakistan’s win was their powerplay bowling. They did not allow New Zealand batsmen to score runs at all in the first six overs. They scored around 40 runs in the powerplay. Also, even though we only got a single wicket, the bowlers did not give any room or allow them to play freely by opening their stance,” Inzamam said.
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As a result, New Zealand scored 42-1 on the powerplay. And after 20 overs, the score was 134-8. The bowlers from New Zealand did an excellent job. With the ball throughout a powerplay. It’s done by limiting the chasing team’s odds to 30-1. However, towards the end of an innings, they lost their way.
Moreover, Inzamam reported that Pakistan carried things. Against India and used that momentum in their favor. The team looks well balanced at the moment. Also, with the middle order and arguably their weak link coming into the competition. And then holding up decently after being tested.
“Lastly, it was like they continued their momentum right from the game against India. The way Shaheen Afridi bowled the first over, and that was a maiden. So, it looks like they have a set tempo now,” Inzamam added.
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