Babar Azam-led team and Kane Williamson-led New Zealand are set to lockhorns in what is being dubbed as “grudge” match in the light of theanimosity created by the Black Caps’ last-minute cancellation of a seriesin Pakistan in September.
This is the first face off between Green Shirts and Kiwis in the ongoingICC Men’s T20 World Cup in Sharjah Cricket Stadium today (Tuesday).
The expected high-temperature clash has recalled the fans of fierystatements made by newly appointed PCB chief Ramiz Raja to boost the moraleof the team ahead of the world cup.
In his video statement on September 20, Raja had said that Pakistan teamwill channel their anger in their performance and no concession will begiven to Black Caps.
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“Pakistan’s priority target was India but now England and New Zealand arealso our target,” he had said.
Pakistan is expected to start strongly against New Zealand after bagging ahistoric 10-wicket victory against India
