Martin Guptil 80

Guptill’s 80, ensures NZ berth to World T20 Semi-Final

Martin Guptil 80
Martin Guptill 80

World T20, 23rd Match, Super 10 Group 2: New Zealand v Pakistan at Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali, Chandigarh, Mar 22, 2016

New Zealand 180/5 (20/20 ov) MJ Guptill 80 off 48 balls, 10 fours and 3 sixes, CJ Anderson 21 off 14, 3 fours, LRPL Taylor 36 not out off 23, 2 fours and 1 six, Mohammed Ifran 46-1, Mohammad Sami 23-2, Shahid Afridi 40-2.

Pakistan 158/5 (20/20 ov) Sharjeel Khan 47 off 25, 9 fours and 1 six, Ahmed Shehzad 30 off 32 balls, 3 fours, Shahid Afridi 19 off 8, 2 fours, 1 six, Umar Akmal 24 off 26,  Adam Milne  26-2, Mitchell Santner 29-2, ISH Sodhi 19-1.

New Zealand Won by 22 runs  

Pakistan face unbeaten New Zealand in their World T20 match in Mohali. Having lost one and won one they Pakistan need a win to progress further.  New Zealand became the first team to book their place in the 2016 ICC World T20 semi-finals with a 22 run victory over Pakistan. They have beaten India, Australia already.

Guptill 89 not out  gave  New Zealand to build challenging total of 180-5. Although Sharjeel Khan’s blazing 47 off 25,  gave Pakistan a fast start in the powerplay they could keep the run rate in the last five overs as no boundaries were scored. When Sharjeel was dismissed and the spinners choked Pakistan’s progress in the middle overs and fell short by 22 runs.