{"id":48925,"date":"2024-01-17T08:43:05","date_gmt":"2024-01-17T08:43:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/shaheen-afridi-speaks-out-after-t20i-series-loss-against-new-zealand\/"},"modified":"2024-01-17T08:43:05","modified_gmt":"2024-01-17T08:43:05","slug":"shaheen-afridi-speaks-out-after-t20i-series-loss-against-new-zealand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/shaheen-afridi-speaks-out-after-t20i-series-loss-against-new-zealand\/","title":{"rendered":"Shaheen Afridi speaks out after T20I series loss against New Zealand"},"content":{"rendered":"
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New Zealand beat Pakistan by 45 runs in the third T20I match, courtesy of Finn Allen\u2019s blistering 137 runs from 62 balls.<\/strong><\/p>\n

New Zealand attained an unassailable lead of 3-0 in the five-match series after thumping Pakistan in the first two matches.<\/p>\n

Pakistan T20I captain Shaheen Afridi opened up about Pakistan\u2019s third consecutive defeat and his decision to bowl first during the third T20I against New Zealand in Dunedin<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis ground\u2019s history, both in international and domestic cricket, showed us that chasing is easier here. After consultation as a team, we thought it would be better to bowl first.<\/p>\n

\u201cUnfortunately, we didn\u2019t deliver in the powerplay as a bowling unit, and our bowling has collapsed in these three games. However, we need to give this team time if we are to think about the big events ahead,\u201d Afridi said after the match.<\/p>\n

\u201cBabar Azam<\/a> proved how good he is once again and played 3 best innings in 3 matches. Yes, he wasn\u2019t able to finish the game but to do that, you need some help to take the game deep,\u201d Shaheen Afridi stated.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n