New Zealand tightened their grip on the T20I series against Pakistan with a comfortable seven-wicket victory in the third encounter. The hero of the day was Mark Chapman, who played a sensational knock to chase down Pakistan’s target with ease and help the Black Caps equal the series.
Shadab Khan helps Pakistan post a competitive total
Pakistan, after after being asked to bat first, posted a competitive total. Openers Saim Ayub (32), Babar Azam (37) gave Pakistan a decent start to take Pakistan to a big score. However, the middle-order faltered. A late cameo from Shadab Khan (41), however, helped the hosts reach a somewhat respectable 178/8. New Zealand’s veteran Ish Sodhi impressed with his economical spell, picking up two wickets for just 25 runs.
Mark Chapman takes New Zealand home
Needing 179 for victory, New Zealand openers Dean Foxcroft (31) and Tom Robinson (28) got them off to a steady start. However, the middle overs saw a flurry of wickets, putting some pressure on the Kiwis. Enter Mark Chapman. The batter, known for his aggressive strokeplay, took the bowling attack head-on. He smashed nine boundaries and four sixes in his unbeaten 87, propelling New Zealand towards victory with 1.8 overs remaining.
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Here is how Twitter reacted:
Series level as we move to Lahore. Mark Chapman leading the chase with 87* Scorecard | https://t.co/T4wbzwNPI8 #PAKvNZ pic.twitter.com/BtdpvFrGDX
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) April 21, 2024
Mark Chapman’s love affair with Pakistan & the Rawalpindi ground continues. This time an unbeaten 87* to take the T20 series 1-1. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽#PAKvNZ
— Lisa Sthalekar (@sthalekar93) April 21, 2024
When I asked Mark Chapman about his secret behind all the success vs Pakistan, it seemed like he was still soaking in his blistering knock 😅 pic.twitter.com/ZOJ6aHahbv
— Behram Qazi 🇵🇰 🇨🇦 (@DeafMango) April 21, 2024
A brilliant unbeaten knock from Mark Chapman helps New Zealand level the series 🌟#PAKvNZ 📝: https://t.co/9eqUCgpGOQ pic.twitter.com/02Mwz1q1yZ
— ICC (@ICC) April 21, 2024
Highest batting Average against Pakistan in T20I: (Min 400 runs)
Virat Kohli – 81.33
Mark Chapman – 52.1 pic.twitter.com/8hjsibDRlC
— Tanuj Singh (@ImTanujSingh) April 21, 2024
NZ Defeated PAK by 7 Wickets in 3rd T20I
Mark Chapman Scored Unbeaten 87* 💥
Highest T20I Avg against a Team in Chases
(min 300 runs)
167.50 – Kohli v PAK
81.75 – 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗺𝗮𝗻 v PAK*
55.55 – Kohli v AUS
55.33 – Babar v SA
55.00 – Warner v SL
52.66 – Maxwell v IND pic.twitter.com/INPcdzROR0
— 𝑺𝒉𝒆𝒃𝒂𝒔 (@Shebas_10dulkar) April 21, 2024
Came last year, showcased how to bat on such surface
Done this year around too
Mark Chapman 🙌 pic.twitter.com/Soobrps8UX
— Areeba (@arieba_chaudryy) April 21, 2024
Mark Chapman to Pakistan bowlers#PAKvNZ pic.twitter.com/JdL9T2do9E
— Heisenberg (@rovvmut_) April 21, 2024
Mark Chapman performs for New Zealand to lead them to a seven-wicket win 🏏
The series is now level at 1️⃣-1️⃣ as we move to Lahore for the last two games.#PAKvNZ | #AaTenuMatchDikhawan pic.twitter.com/NIQsT9juR9
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) April 21, 2024
Mark Chapman might have 100 problems but performing against Pakistan isn’t one of them 👏 pic.twitter.com/uFV15skWpL
— Sweet (@Lommy0Tatham) April 21, 2024
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