PTI Chairman Imran Khan congratulated the skipper and his squad.
PM Shehbaz, Imran Khan, others shower praises on Green Shirts on victory. A nerve-wracking semi-final game against New Zealand Wednesday has brought Pakistan to the finals with the Green Shirts claiming victory.
The Babar Azam-led squad is now receiving appreciation for its hard work and encouragement for its journey into the final match.
Among the admirers of team green on Twitter today was Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif who has lauded the cricketers for their A-game.
Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah Khan is all praises for the gentlemen’s game.
PTI Chairman Imran Khan congratulated the skipper and his squad.
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The Director-General of the Inter-Services Public Relations also conveyed his wishes for the finals to the Men in Green.
PTI’s Senior Vice President Fawad Chaudhry wrote, “Cricket unites Pakistan.
Jamat-e-Islami chief Siraj ul Haq exclaimed “Pakistan Zindabad” on Twitter.
Earlier, Daryl Mitchell’s half-century helped New Zealand set a 153-run target after New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson opted to bat first.
Pakistan were off to a flying start when they confined New Zealand at 49/3 at the end of the eight overs.
But a 68-run partnership between Kane Williamson and Mitchell brought New Zealand back into the game.
The partnership was looking threatening for Pakistan and had it continued New Zealand may have needed a higher total. However, Shaheen dismissed Williamson in the 17th over to stop New Zealand’s charge.
However, Mitchell along with James Neesham helped the Black Caps end the innings at 152/4.
For New Zealand, Mitchell was the highest scorer and remained unbeaten for 53.
Playing XI
Pakistan: Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Mohammad Haris, Shan Masood, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Shaheen Shah Afridi.
New Zealand: Kane Williamson (c), Devon Conway (wk), Finn Allen, Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell, Jimmy Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Ish Sodhi, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult.
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