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New Zealand tour of Pakistan 2024

Former Pakistan cricketer Waqar Younis was extremely impressed with Mark Chapman's knock vs Pakistan in the 3rd T20I. He warned Babar Azam's team about underestimating the young New Zealand team.

Waqar Younis and Babar Azam in the frame (Getty)

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Waqar Younis warns Babar Azam's Pakistan for underestimating second-string New Zealand, says 'Last night a baby face...'

Shaheen Shah Afridi hailed Mohammad Rizwan as the ‘Bradman of T20I cricket’ and congratulated him on reaching the 3000-run milestone. But, he gets trolled on Social media for comparison.

Pakistan's Shaheen Shah Afridi. (File Photo: Getty)

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PAK vs NZ: Shaheen Afridi calls Pakistan's star batter 'Bradman of T20 cricket' and gets brutally trolled for his insinuation

After a comprehensive win in the second T20I, Pakistan suffered a seven-wicket defeat against a second-string New Zealand side in Rawalpindi.

Ramiz Raja talks to Pakistan captain Babar Azam (File Photo: Getty Images)

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Ramiz Raja slams Babar Azam's Pakistan for 3rd T20I defeat to New Zealand, says 'such a defeat shakes the foundation'

Pakistan's poor fielding once again turned out to be the cause of their defeat as Mark Chapman helped New Zealand win by seven wickets with his unbeaten 87.

Mark Chapman plays a shot against Pakistan (Getty Images)

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In Amir's absence, Chapman punishes Shaheen, Naseem during 87-run knock as second-string New Zealand beat Pakistan by 7 wickets

The PCB announced that Azam Khan, who sustained a calf injury on the eve of the first T20I against the Blackcaps, will head to the National Cricket Academy and begin his rehabilitation.

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PAK vs NZ: Pakistan dealt colossal blow as star wicketkeeper-batter ruled out of T20I series against New Zealand

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Pakistan vs New Zealand Match Stats

3rd T20I, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

Waqar Younis warns Babar Azam's Pakistan for underestimating second-string New Zealand, says 'Last night a baby face...'

Match Details

New Zealand tour of Pakistan, 2024

Sun 21 April, 20:00:00 IST

New Zealand, who chose to field

Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

ICC Champions Trophy, 2025 On Feb 19

PAK
260 (47.2 ov)

NZ
320/5 (50.0 ov)

New Zealand beat Pakistan by 60 runs

ODI Tri-Series in Pakistan, 2025 On Feb 14

NZ
243/5 (45.2 ov)

PAK
242 (49.3 ov)

New Zealand beat Pakistan by 5 wickets

ODI Tri-series in Pakistan, 2025 On Feb 08

PAK
252 (47.5 ov)

NZ
330/6 (50.0 ov)

New Zealand beat Pakistan by 78 runs

Umpires

Umpire
Ahsan Raza (PAK), Asif Yaqoob (PAK) and Rashid Riaz (PAK)

Referee
Andy Pycroft (ZIM)

News updates

Waqar Younis warns Babar Azam's Pakistan for underestimating second-string New Zealand, says 'Last night a baby face...'

PAK vs NZ: Shaheen Afridi calls Pakistan's star batter 'Bradman of T20 cricket' and gets brutally trolled for his insinuation

Ramiz Raja slams Babar Azam's Pakistan for 3rd T20I defeat to New Zealand, says 'such a defeat shakes the foundation'

In Amir's absence, Chapman punishes Shaheen, Naseem during 87-run knock as second-string New Zealand beat Pakistan by 7 wickets

PAK vs NZ: Pakistan dealt colossal blow as star wicketkeeper-batter ruled out of T20I series against New Zealand

Pakistan vs New Zealand Match Stats

3rd T20I, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

Waqar Younis warns Babar Azam's Pakistan for underestimating second-string New Zealand, says 'Last night a baby face...'

Match Details

New Zealand tour of Pakistan, 2024

Sun 21 April, 20:00:00 IST

New Zealand, who chose to field

Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

ICC Champions Trophy, 2025 On Feb 19

PAK260 (47.2 ov)

NZ320/5 (50.0 ov)

New Zealand beat Pakistan by 60 runs

ODI Tri-Series in Pakistan, 2025 On Feb 14

NZ243/5 (45.2 ov)

PAK242 (49.3 ov)

New Zealand beat Pakistan by 5 wickets

ODI Tri-series in Pakistan, 2025 On Feb 08

PAK252 (47.5 ov)

NZ330/6 (50.0 ov)

New Zealand beat Pakistan by 78 runs

Umpires

UmpireAhsan Raza (PAK), Asif Yaqoob (PAK) and Rashid Riaz (PAK)

RefereeAndy Pycroft (ZIM)

News updates

Waqar Younis warns Babar Azam's Pakistan for underestimating second-string New Zealand, says 'Last night a baby face...'

PAK vs NZ: Shaheen Afridi calls Pakistan's star batter 'Bradman of T20 cricket' and gets brutally trolled for his insinuation

Ramiz Raja slams Babar Azam's Pakistan for 3rd T20I defeat to New Zealand, says 'such a defeat shakes the foundation'

In Amir's absence, Chapman punishes Shaheen, Naseem during 87-run knock as second-string New Zealand beat Pakistan by 7 wickets

PAK vs NZ: Pakistan dealt colossal blow as star wicketkeeper-batter ruled out of T20I series against New Zealand

PAK
260 (47.2 ov)

NZ
320/5 (50.0 ov)

NZ
243/5 (45.2 ov)

PAK
242 (49.3 ov)

PAK
252 (47.5 ov)

NZ
330/6 (50.0 ov)

Umpire
Ahsan Raza (PAK), Asif Yaqoob (PAK) and Rashid Riaz (PAK)

Referee
Andy Pycroft (ZIM)