On Thursday, April 25, Pakistan and New Zealand will play the fourth Twenty20 International of their five-match series at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
Player of the Match in the third Twenty20 International, Mark Chapman was forced to leave the field early in the fourth match of the five-match series due to Shadab Khan’s outstanding play on the field.
With 94 runs in the first 11 overs, the Kiwis were off to a fantastic start. Following the removal of Tim Robinson and Tom Blundell from the game, Chapman was sent in to bat at number four. The Kiwi batsman faced eight balls and scored the same amount, helping the tourists win the third Twenty20 International in Rawalpindi with an undefeated 87 from 42 balls.
In order to release his arms, he retreated, and he made a respectable contact with the ball. But he didn’t intend to keep the ball down the carpet, which allowed Shadab to quickly duck to his left and make a fantastic catch with an outstretched right arm.
One of Pakistan’s top fielders, Shadab, twisted his body in the air and landed gently to prevent the ball from spilling out when it hits the ground. Chapman finished his stay for eight off nine balls, leaving him perplexed. The athletes from Pakistan were naturally ecstatic after witnessing something extraordinary happen.
New Zealand scores 178/7 in the opening over.
Robinson struck four fours and two sixes en route to a stunning 51 off just 36 balls, giving the Blackcaps an explosive start. For New Zealand, Blundell, Dean Foxcroft, and captain Michael Bracewell had strong starts, but they were unable to capitalize. The tourists ultimately set a target of 179 runs.
Pakistan lost three wickets in the powerplay in response. In the ninth over, Shadab lost his fourth wicket. With a rather deep batting lineup, the Men in Green will need to have faith that they can reduce the total.
