Pakistan vs New Zealand: Which side has the upper hand in T20 World Cups: Pakistan or New Zealand?
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Pakistan vs New Zealand: Which side has the upper hand in T20 World Cups: Pakistan or New Zealand?
Pakistan vs New Zealand Live Cricket Score, T20 WC 2022, 1st Semi-Final: After almost a month of high intensity action, we are now at the business end of the T20 World Cup as Pakistan lock horns against New Zealand in the first semifinal at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Wednesday. Pakistan, who got to the semis after a nail-biting final day of the Super 12 stage, will have Netherlands to thank. The Dutch defeated favourites South Africa and then Pakistan defeated Bangladesh to scrape through to the next stage. The Men in Green will, however, start afresh in the knockout stage and with their gritty, never say die attitude, will be the team to beat.
New Zealand started their T20 campaign with a dominating victory over Australia and have just lost once in this tournament. Considered heavy favourites heading into the semi, the Kiwis will hope to end the jinx that Pakistan have over them. The Black Caps have never beaten Pakistan in a world-cup semi-final. In three past encounters, in 1992, 1999, and 2007, Pakistan would triumph. On Wednesday, New Zealand will hope to put all those doubts to bed.
New Zealand began their T20 season with a resounding victory over Australia and have only lost once since. The Kiwis, who are considered heavy favourites going into the semi-final, will be hoping to break Pakistan’s curse. Pakistan has never beaten New Zealand in a World Cup semi-final. Pakistan has won three previous meetings, in 1992, 1999, and 2007. New Zealand will seek to put all those misgivings to rest on Wednesday.
Pakistan were handed a lifeline when the Netherlands defeated South Africa in the opening game of the three-game series on Sunday, but with a clean slate, they are determined to go all the way. Pakistan and New Zealand face off in the first semi-final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 in Sydney. Both teams are familiar foes from prior tri-series in this region of the world. Having having defeated New Zealand in New Zealand to win the tri-series trophy, Pakistan will be looking for a win with the momentum they have built over the last couple of Super 12 matches.
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