Pakistan’s Batting Struggles Against New Zealand’s Ruthless Pace Attack

Pakistan’s batting woes continued as they failed to gain momentum against New Zealand’s disciplined bowling attack. The team struggled to build partnerships, losing wickets at regular intervals, and ultimately posted a modest total of 128/9.

New Zealand’s bowlers came out with a clear game plan and executed it flawlessly. James Neesham was the standout performer, delivering a sensational five-wicket haul that dismantled Pakistan’s hopes of a competitive total. Despite a determined effort from Agha Salman, who scored a crucial 51, Pakistan couldn’t capitalize on the few promising moments they had.

The innings saw brief resistance when Shadab Khan and Agha Salman tried to rebuild with a short-lived partnership. However, quick dismissals exposed the tailenders, leaving Pakistan in dire straits. Haris Rauf attempted to salvage some runs in the end, but New Zealand’s bowlers remained unrelenting, ensuring Pakistan never recovered.

With just 128 runs on the board, Pakistan now faces an uphill battle as New Zealand prepares for what appears to be a comfortable chase. The Kiwis have the upper hand, and unless Pakistan pulls off a miraculous bowling effort, this match seems to be slipping out of their grasp.