Pakistan will dace New Zealand in crucial match of super 08 T20 world cup today Saturday 6:30 pm.
Both Pakistan and New Zealand arrive into this second leg with three wins apiece, but a sense of unfulfillment persists. Each of them lost to the opponent they would have most wanted to beat in their group, and in front of record crowds.
New Zealand lost to South Africa in Ahmedabad, Pakistan lost to India in Colombo. Those were the measuring-stick games. A rematch may or may not happen later in the tournament, but the surest way to earn that opportunity is to navigate this phase cleanly and book a semifinal spot.
It feels fitting, then, that these two should open the next chapter. This will be their 50th T20I meeting, a rivalry that’s been built on familiarity rather than needle.
Of the previous 49, Pakistan have won 24, New Zealand 23, with two no-results. The margins, like the rivalry, are tight.
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