Monday May 08, 2023
High any expectations of Pakistani cricket fans were squashed as New Zealand arose triumphant in the fifth One Day Global (ODI), keeping away from a series whitewash against the hosts at Public Cricket Field.
However the Men in Green won the series 4-1, Sunday's loss demonstrated the public side's rule at the highest point of the Global Cricket Chamber (ICC) Men's ODI Rankings brief, as they descended to No. 3 only 48 hours in the wake of asserting it without precedent for history.
Lamenting the misfortune, Pakistan's influence hitter Iftikhar Ahmed apologized to the cricket fans.
"I'm sorry Pakistan. We ought to have been finished on the right half of the match, yet it wasn't to be," the right-given hitter said
I am sorry Pakistan. We should’ve ended on the right side of the match, but it wasn’t to be. Nevertheless, I am enjoying my cricket and thankful for the return to ODI arena. #IftiMania pic.twitter.com/7QVlhRrDB5
— Iftikhar Ahmad (@IftiMania) May 7, 2023
He, nonetheless, added that he was getting a charge out of cricket and was thankful for his re-visitation of the ODIs.
On Sunday, Iftikhar put forth a strong attempt during Pakistan's pursuit of the 300-run target however wickets continued to fall after standard spans which made it challenging for the home side to get triumph.
The right-hand center request hitter stayed unbeaten on 94, which included eight limits and two maximums. In any case, his work went to no end as the Kiwis contained Pakistan to 252 runs.
Home side's Agha Salman additionally stayed unmistakable with the bat as he scored 57 runs. Agha and Iftikhar sewed a 97-run organization to take Pakistan back into the opposition in the wake of losing fast wickets at the top.
Henry Shipley and Rachin Ravindra guaranteed three wickets each, adding to New Zealand's victory.
In a memorable accomplishment, Pakistan accomplished the No. 1 positioning on Friday by overcoming New Zealand by an enormous 102-run edge in the fourth ODI. This triumph moved them past India and Australia, getting the sought after top situation in ODI cricket.
Notwithstanding, their hang on the lofty position was brief as the encouragement win by Kiwis ran their expectations of a total series whitewash and sent them tumbling down from the highest point.
At present, Australia drives the rankings with 113 places, firmly followed by India at the No. 2 spot, additionally with 113 places. Pakistan presently winds up at No. 3 with 112 places.
