Sub-par openers, struggle in death overs and more: Here are Pakistan's weaknesses
November 8, 2022
By Sports Tak Web
Pakistan face a formidable New Zealand side in the 1st semifinal of the 2022 T20 World Cup in Sydney on Wednesday, November 9.
And ahead of the all-important match, there are some weak points of the Men in Green that the New Zealanders can exploit.
Their struggles in the death overs, especially the inability of Mohammad Nawaz to finish games for Pakistan, can be highlighted.
Their struggles in the death overs, especially the inability of Mohammad Nawaz to finish games for Pakistan, can be highlighted.
Their struggles in the death overs, especially the inability of Mohammad Nawaz to finish games for Pakistan, can be highlighted.
The form of their openers is the first weakness afflicting the Pakistanis.
Mohammad Rizwan has scraped to 100 runs courtesy of 49 against the Netherlands and 32 vs Bangladesh.
But Babar Azam has been dismal, with just two double-digit scores in five matches of the Super 12 stage.
Their struggles in the death overs, especially the inability of Mohammad Nawaz to finish games for Pakistan, can be highlighted.
Their last 3 matches against the Netherlands, South Africa and Bangladesh were easy wins, but Nawaz faltered in the final over vs India and then Zimbabwe.
Their inability against pace is also a point of notice, especially on the bouncy pitches of Australia.
They have lost 24 wickets to pace, as compared to 6 against the spinners in this tournament.