Pakistan

Pakistan lose to New Zealand

Agencies/express May 08, 2010

BARBADOS: New Zealand beat the defending World Twenty20 champions Pakistan, by one run on Saturday.

Both New Zealand and Pakistan came into their second Super Eights match after being defeated by South Africa and England respectively, but it was New Zealand who proved to be the better side.

New Zealand had scored 133/7, against which Pakistan managed to score 132 runs for the loss of seven wickets.

From the Kiwis, Daniel Vettori led the way with 38 before he was run out in the last over. Brendon McCullum made 33 while Scott Styris's scored 21.

Pakistan put up a good fight, with Salman Butt making 67 and Abdul Razzak scoring 29, and took the match to an extremely close finish, but were unable to secure the 2 runs required off the last ball.

In bowling stats, Ian Butler took three wickets for 19 for the New Zealand side, while Abdul Rehman, from the Pakistani gave 19 runs and took two wickets.

COMMENTS (10)

Nadeem Shahzad khan | 14 years ago | Reply they are parasite, eating respect and resources of the country and doing zero

Gulkhaiz | 14 years ago | Reply It is very painful to know that coach Intikhab Alam has written in his report that members of our national cricket teams are mentally retarded. But unfortunately he is absolutely right. Moreover keeping in view the performance of the team in the last few years they are not only retarded but also spineless and above all skill less and clue less. They cannot run on the field and keep an eye on the ball, which is a basic prerequisite of all sports. Their gestures and body language reflect that they are suffering from lack of motivation and acute inferiority complex. With the present level of expertise the players are not fit to form national side. It seems that nobody has ever told them that sports at national level are reflection of national power. Consequently there is total disconnect between national aspirations and personal ambitions. Further they should know that they will only be looked after if they perform. Further if we want excellence than mediocricity should never be justfied. Real pathetic

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Muhammad Atif Malik | 14 years ago | Reply Although Pakistan has lost its last match against New Zealand, The fact is this that everyday is not Sunday. So this was not our tournament there are some other factors. I would like to comment that who is responsible for this defeat. Team management, Selection Committee of Team Skipper?? As a nation we will accept this defeat but one should realize the fact any one must accept defeat????

Pakistan Still Have A Chance Of Qualifying | 14 years ago | Reply Pakistan can still qualify although as a fan, I just don't think they deserve it. They can qualify by England beating New Zealand and then Pakistan beating South Africa. As England will have won all three and PAK, NZ, SA will have one win each it will go to the net run rate with Pakistan having the highest at the moment the net runrate for each team is SA -0.650, NZ -0.350, PAK -0.215 they still have a chance although do not deserve it.

Taheer Ahmed | 14 years ago | Reply Hats off to Salman Butt for playing a mature and responsible inning. Beside it, its quite sad that Pakistan lost the match, anyhow better luck next time. In my opinion people like Fawad Alam is of no use in the market of International Cricket. Iam waiting for team's return to Pakistan as i think that new conspiracies and allegations must be under the pipeline. And we also didn't hear any shout from any one on Intekhab Alam's recent allegations in which he said that all the players are screwed.

ishaq | 14 years ago | Reply If someone like misbah ul haq who have never performed since WT20 2007 is included in team and he he makes 3 runs by wasting 13 balls in a crucial match and gets out than what more to expect???????

Gopal | 14 years ago | Reply Indeed, Pakistan deserves to be out of the tournament as it is no longer a formidable side. The present team neither has a strong batting line up nor can it boast itself of any bowling strength.

Mekayl Mashhadi Ahmed | 14 years ago | Reply The Pakistan cricket team SUCKS. People are too proud and patriotic to admit it. I love my country but at the same time I live in reality. We should just stop playing cricket. And I don't have to be a cricket fan to say this, I just need eyes, which I have. Period.

Vidhu Balakrishnan | 14 years ago | Reply It was Butt versus Butler with Butler having the last laugh leaving Butt stranded on an unbeaten 67.Great match which Pakistan could have won with sensible thinking in the last over.

Chore | 14 years ago | Reply Pakistan is the most inconsistent team on the planet. Their cricket has become very ordinary and boring to watch. NZ showed a very level of professionalism despite such a low target of 133

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