ISLAMABAD (PEN) : Today, Friday, Pakistan will take on New Zealand in the final of the tri-nation ODI series at Karachi’s National Stadium. The match is set to begin at 2 pm PST, with the toss scheduled for 1:30 pm.
Led by Mohammad Rizwan, Pakistan is determined to secure the series title after a thrilling win against South Africa, marking their highest successful chase in ODI history. Rizwan’s side is full of confidence, especially after their dramatic six-wicket victory over South Africa on Wednesday. Salman Ali Agha played a standout role, scoring a brilliant 134 off 103 balls, while Rizwan remained calm and composed, finishing with an unbeaten 122 off 128 balls. With this win, Pakistan chased down a challenging 353-run target with an over to spare, making it the highest successful chase against South Africa in ODIs.
Meanwhile, New Zealand has been in strong form, having won their last two matches against South Africa and Pakistan. The Kiwi team had an intense training session at the National Stadium ahead of the final, with captain Mitchell Santner expressing confidence, saying they had ample time to prepare for the big match.
It’s set to be an exciting showdown between two in-form teams, both eager to claim the trophy.
