With the charismatic performance of the openers Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam, Pakistan registered a 7-wicket win over New Zealand in Sydney to confirm the final of the T20 World Cup 2022.

In the final match, Pakistan will face the winner of the second semi-final match slated to be held tomorrow between India and England. 

Earlier in the day, Daryl Mitchell's half-century (53) helped New Zealand set a 153-run target after New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson opted to bat first.

Pakistan were off to a flying start after Shaheen Shah Afridi dismissed the explosive Fin Allen on the third ball of the innings to leave New Zealand 4/1.

Tight overs from Naseem Shah, Shaheen, Haris Rauf and Mohammad Wasim Jr further racked up the pressure on the Blackcaps.

However, Mitchell along with James Neesham did not let the dismissal stop New Zealand’s attack as the Black Caps ended the innings with 152/4.

Later, Pakistan lost only three wickets to reach 153 runs, the winning target, with five balls remaining. 

Mohammad Rizwan was adjudged Player of the match for scoring 57 off 43 balls while Babar Azam (c) took 53 runs off 42 balls.

BDST: 1822 HRS, NOV 9, 2022
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