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SHARJAH: Pakistan made history as they beat New Zealand for the first time in Women’s one-dayers at ICC Women’s Championships fixture.
They defeated the BlackCaps by five wickets in today’s game.
After winning the toss New Zealand were bowled out after scoring 155 runs in 43.4 overs.
Sana took four wickets for the team while Sadia dismissed one New Zealand player. Aiman Anwer, Nashra and Bismah Maroof also grabbed a wicket each.
Pakistan chase down the target of 156 runs in 48.5 overs
Pakistan took their own sweet time in pursuit of the target but they eventually got there in the penultimate over which helped them register their first ever ODI victory against New Zealand, in their 13th attempt.
While only one wicket went down to the pace of Aiman Anwer, spin accounted for eight, along with one run out, that brought a premature end to New Zealand's innings. A variety of slow bowling options were put to good use by Pakistan as Mir and Co. unleashed a spin tornado, as a result of which 6.2 overs went unused in New Zealand's innings.
Opting to bat, New Zealand ran into early trouble as the in-form Sophie Devine, who had played a crucial role in New Zealand's series victory with knocks of 103 and 62, was run out for only five. Skipper Suzie Bates struggled to get going before being out stumped off Mir for a 18-ball four. The wickets of Amy Satterthwaite and Katey Martin followed, reducing New Zealand to 50 for 4. Such was the impact the bowlers had on Pakistan's confidence, they got all the fielders inside the circle in an attempt to extend New Zealand's slide.
Sam Curtis tried to stem the rot as she registered a tenacious half-century while Maddy Green and Anna Peterson assisted her in the endeavour. However, a 30-run stand and a 40-run partnership were all they could manage in respective associations with Curtis as the spinners continued to run amok. From 125 for 5, New Zealand lost their last five wickets for only 30 runs to be bowled out for their lowest total against Pakistan.
After winning the toss New Zealand were bowled out after scoring 155 runs in 43.4 overs.
Sana took four wickets for the team while Sadia dismissed one New Zealand player. Aiman Anwer, Nashra and Bismah Maroof also grabbed a wicket each.
Pakistan chase down the target of 156 runs in 48.5 overs
Pakistan took their own sweet time in pursuit of the target but they eventually got there in the penultimate over which helped them register their first ever ODI victory against New Zealand, in their 13th attempt.
While only one wicket went down to the pace of Aiman Anwer, spin accounted for eight, along with one run out, that brought a premature end to New Zealand's innings. A variety of slow bowling options were put to good use by Pakistan as Mir and Co. unleashed a spin tornado, as a result of which 6.2 overs went unused in New Zealand's innings.
Opting to bat, New Zealand ran into early trouble as the in-form Sophie Devine, who had played a crucial role in New Zealand's series victory with knocks of 103 and 62, was run out for only five. Skipper Suzie Bates struggled to get going before being out stumped off Mir for a 18-ball four. The wickets of Amy Satterthwaite and Katey Martin followed, reducing New Zealand to 50 for 4. Such was the impact the bowlers had on Pakistan's confidence, they got all the fielders inside the circle in an attempt to extend New Zealand's slide.
Sam Curtis tried to stem the rot as she registered a tenacious half-century while Maddy Green and Anna Peterson assisted her in the endeavour. However, a 30-run stand and a 40-run partnership were all they could manage in respective associations with Curtis as the spinners continued to run amok. From 125 for 5, New Zealand lost their last five wickets for only 30 runs to be bowled out for their lowest total against Pakistan.
At the end of the 22nd over, Maroof got off the mark with a four, which was the only boundary in her knock while the Pakistan batters failed to score a single boundary after the 29th over. This meant that Pakistan's innings stretched well beyond what they would have preferred. But the presence of Maroof ensured the formalities were duly completed as Pakistan ended their drought against New Zealand.
Brief scores: New Zealand 155 in 43.4 overs (Sam Curtis 50, Maddy Green 26; Sana Mir 4-25, Sadia Yousuf 2-23) lost to Pakistan 156/5 in 48.1 overs by 5 wickets.
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