Pakistan bounced back from the crushing defeat and maintained an even record in the ongoing three-game series against Ireland, with openers Mohammad Rizwan (75*) and Fakhar Zaman (78) playing key roles in Dublin on Sunday. I got it.
Ireland took a 1-0 lead in the series with a five-wicket win in the opener before Pakistan bounced back with a huge seven-wicket win, chasing 194 in 16.5 overs.
Rizwan won the Player of the Match award for his efforts and when it was recalled that he was the only batsman from a Test participating country along with Virat Kohli to average more than 50 runs in T20Is. The Pakistan wicketkeeper-batsman expressed his admiration for the Indian player. A batting superstar.
“Virat Kohli is a good player and we have learned a lot from him. I respect him,” Rizwan said.
Kohli scored 4037 runs from 117 T20Is at an average of 51.75. Rizwan, on the other hand, scored 3124 runs from 95 T20Is at an average of 50.38.
“I don't look at my numbers. If you look at your average, you are an average player. Considering the match situation and conditions, it would be better for you,” Rizwan said.
Rizwan also praised Ireland for giving Pakistan a tough fight.
“If you look at the whole game, they (Ireland) played really well, so you have to give them credit. Ireland knew the conditions and gave us a difficult time early on, so chasing 194. “It's not easy, but we were determined to attack and this is why we were successful,” he said.
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Pakistan skipper Babar Azam seemed relieved after the good result as the former champions continue to fine-tune themselves for the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup.
“Honestly, I'm relieved. All credit to the batsmen for the way they played. At the innings break, we decided to chase in the 18-19 overs. (But) we lost in the first six overs,” Babbar said. Told. We lost two wickets but Rizwan and Fakhar gave us momentum. ”
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The third and final T20I will be played at the same venue on Tuesday.
Location: Dublin, Ireland
First published: May 13, 2024, 08:52 IST