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Pakistan kept their ODI World Cup 2023 hopes alive as they went onto beat New Zealand by 21 runs in a rain-interrupted match. Inviting the Kane Williamson-led side to bat first, the Kiwis posted 401 on the board at the end of 50 overs, courtesy a centurion knock by Rachin Ravindra and a crucial 95-run knock from the skipper.
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However, it was Fakhar Zaman who eventually stole the limelight with his unbeaten 126-run knock to help the team reach 200 at the loss of one wicket in 25.3 over, which was ahead of the score of the Kiwis seeing the DLS come into picture. The knock of Pakistan opener not only earned him laurels from the fans present at the stadium, but his performance also came into notice by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Zaka Ashraf.
The PCB Chairman lauded 33-year-old’s performance in Pakistan’s win against New Zealand in Bengaluru. Notably, the Chairman also announced a reward of PKR 1 million for Pakistan batter. “In a telephone conversation with Fakhar Zaman, Mr Zaka Ashraf praised his exceptional performance. In recognition of his stellar effort, Chairman of the PCB Management Committee has announced a reward of PKR 1 million for Fakhar.
The Babar Azam-led side will next take on reigning champions England at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on November 11 in a must win game to keep them in semifinals contentions, however, a lot will depend on other teams’ results.
