Mohammad Rizwan century: Pakistan has shown a tremendous performance before the Champions Trophy. South Africa had given Pakistan a strong challenge of 353 runs for victory. It seemed that Pakistan would not be able to achieve this challenge. But Pakistan completed this challenge with 6 wickets and 6 balls to spare.
Mohammad Rizwan’s Heroic 122 Leads Pakistan to Victory
Pakistan’s wicketkeeper and captain Mohammad Rizwan played a befitting innings for the captain. He scored an unbeaten 122 runs and brought the team to the threshold of victory.
He was well supported by Salman Agha in the middle order. New Zealand has already reached the final round in the tri-series.
Now the final match will be held on February 14 and Pakistan and New Zealand will come face to face. Earlier, New Zealand had defeated Pakistan in the group stage. Will they now get ready for the Champions Trophy after overcoming the defeat? This question has been asked by sports fans.
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South African Bowlers Struggle as Pakistan Dominates
It had to be said that all the bowlers of South Africa have failed. Among them, Viaan Mulder took 2 wickets, while Lungi Ngidi and Corbin Boch took one wicket each.
Pakistan started well with Fakhar Zaman and Babar Azam. They put on a 57-run partnership for the first wicket. After Babar Azam’s dismissal, three wickets fell in quick succession. But then Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Agha recovered the innings and secured victory.
Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan said, ‘Everyone knows that nothing can be predicted in cricket. I thank the Almighty God for helping us chase the record score. I thought we could restrict them to 300 but the way Klaasen played, he took them to 350.
When we finished our bowling and were going back, some players reminded us that we had chased such a score before and that inspired us. I get angry because of misfielding. “Our fielding needs to improve with the Champions Trophy coming up.
FAQ:
Q: Who was the top scorer for Pakistan?
A: Mohammad Rizwan scored 122 runs* and led Pakistan to victory.
Q: How many runs did Pakistan chase in the match?
A: Pakistan successfully chased 353 runs with 6 wickets in hand.
Q: Who took the most wickets for South Africa?
A: Viaan Mulder took 2 wickets, while Lungi Ngidi and Corbin Boch took 1 wicket each.
Q: When is the final between Pakistan and New Zealand?
A: The final will be played on February 14, 2025.
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