Pakistan fast bowler Shaheen Afridi set an unwanted record in the ICC World Cup 2023. On Saturday, he endured a difficult spell, conceding 90 runs in 10 overs against New Zealand without taking any wickets. This performance marked the most expensive spell by a Pakistani bowler in World Cup history.
Despite being renowned for their formidable pace attack, Pakistan has encountered challenges in the tournament. Their key pacers, Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf, failed to deliver as expected in their match against New Zealand.
New Zealand, on the other hand, showcased their batting prowess, posting a daunting total of 401-6. Rachin Ravindra achieved his third century in the World Cup, and skipper Kane Williamson contributed a valiant 95 runs to their team's effort.
These exceptional performances propelled New Zealand to a dominant position, leaving Pakistan in a precarious situation in the competition.
Rachin Ravindra's consistent form was evident as he secured his third century of the tournament, while Kane Williamson narrowly missed reaching a century of his own. Meanwhile, Shaheen Afridi's struggles with the ball, conceding 90 runs without taking any wickets, underscored Pakistan's challenges in the World Cup.