PAK vs NZ: In the first semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2022, Pakistan defeated New Zealand to make it to the final. Pakistan maintained its hold for most of the time in this match and did not give chances to return to the Kiwi team. Former Indian veteran bowler Harbhajan Singh, while giving his reaction about this match, has said that the Pakistan team had understood the pitch very well. According to Harbhajan, it is only because of understanding the pitch well that Pakistan has been successful in winning the match.
Harbhajan said, “He understood the pitch and got an idea of what kind of line and length should be bowled on this pitch. Shaheen Afridi’s performance in the first over was excellent. It was his habit to get wickets in the first over itself. This puts a brake on the opposition team’s run-rate. Taking three wickets in the beginning also made it easier for them to achieve the target.
Second semi-final will be played between India and England
Significantly, in the Super-12 round, the Indian team defeated Pakistan. Team India had to face defeat only against South Africa in the Super-12 round. While apart from this Rohit Sharma’s team defeated Pakistan, Netherlands and Zimbabwe. In this way Team India was the table topper with 8 points. Now the Indian team will take on the field against England in the semi-finals. This match between the two teams will start at 1.30 pm Indian time at the Adelaide Oval ground.
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