A rejuvenated Pakistan lifted their sport when it mattered the most and stormed into the ultimate of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 with a complete seven-wicket win over New Zealand at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) on Wednesday.
After the Black Caps gained the toss and opted to bat, the Men in Green first restricted Kane Williamson & Co. to 152 for 4 on a sluggish SCG floor after which chased down the set complete with consummate ease. Captain Babar Azam and wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan hit attacking half-centuries, giving their facet a flying begin.
Pakistan ultimately reached the end line in 19.1 overs and booked a spot in the ultimate after 13 years. This will likely be their third look in the T20 World Cup finals. They completed as runners-up in the inaugural version in 2007 earlier than sealing the trophy two years later.
Here is how the cricket fraternity reacted to Pakistan’s victory:
Yay ? medical efficiency congratulations ? to staff Pakistan ?? and naturally to all Pakistanis . Now let’s get pleasure from the finals . #PakvsNz #T20WorldCup2022
— Wasim Akram (@wasimakramlive) November 9, 2022
From a again door entry to a seat at the important desk.. Well carried out @TheRealPCB that was a severe win!! #ICCT20WorldCup2022
— Morne Morkel (@mornemorkel65) November 9, 2022
One piece of the puzzle ? has been fastened, Pakistan ?? in the #T20WorldCup Final. Such a fantastic environment right here @scg
— Lisa Sthalekar (@sthalekar93) November 9, 2022
From ? at the G & devastation v Zim to 1st win of the Cup & an almighty partnership from Ifthikar/Shadab to deliver them again from the brink. ? to the Netherlands, fortune/composure v Bang then turning it on at the SCG. What a experience. It’s on!?? #Corneredtigers #T20worldcup
— Isa Guha (@isaguha) November 9, 2022
Congratulations to Babar Azam and the staff for a fantastic win.
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) November 9, 2022
CONGRATULATIONS PAKISTAN! ???
Shabaash boys, our staff positively is aware of how to win video games and hearts ?#PakistanZindabad #NZvPAK #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/ttHRLLgeKL— Wahab Riaz (@WahabViki) November 9, 2022
Admirable journey in this World Cup for staff Pakistan coming from behind. #PakvsNz
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) November 9, 2022
Congratulations @TheRealPCB for stepping into the finals ..credit score to the staff and administration .. @iMRizwanPak and @babarazam258 effectively performed .. Hoping for India vs Pakistan FINALS ?? @BCCI @ICC @T20WorldCup
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) November 9, 2022
Well performed @TheRealPCB & congratulations on making it to the finals ?
Kudos to the @BLACKCAPS for his or her effort in the semis ? #T20WorldCup #T20Iworldcup2022
— Rashid Khan (@rashidkhan_19) November 9, 2022
FINAL HERE WE COME ??#PakistanZindabad #T20WorldCup @TheRealPCB @babarazam258 #PakvsNz #final
— Urooj Mumtaz Khan (@uroojmumtazkhan) November 9, 2022
-PAKISTAN INTO THE FINALS!!
Congratulations Team Pakistan ?? Great ? partnership by Babar and Rizwan?? very good spell by Shaheen✨ and a very good end by Haris!! All we wanted to win this Matchh!! #PakvsNz #SemiFinals #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/XGmhccPESE
— Saeed Ajmal (@REALsaeedajmal) November 9, 2022
Off to the FINAL! Our boys outclassed the Kiwis in all 3 departments sp in fielding! And Babar lead from the entrance we wanted this! Mubarak to everybody ??
— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) November 9, 2022
T20 World Cup ultimate for Pakistan!
Amazing scenes at SCG. Boys have their ticket to Melbourne.— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) November 9, 2022
Seems unreal however it’s Real #Final Pakistan ?? Zindabad ? pic.twitter.com/Xfag4QL7DU
— Mohammad Hafeez (@MHafeez22) November 9, 2022
ALHAMDULLILAH ??. Congrats to the whole Nation??. We are in the Finals?#T20WorldCup2022 #PakistanZindabad https://t.co/5vuw5Zh68w
— Waqar Younis (@waqyounis99) November 9, 2022
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TAGS: New Zealand, Pakistan, T20 World Cup 2022
CATEGORY: T20 World Cup
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