In a thrilling encounter at Hagley Oval, the third ODI between New Zealand Women and Pakistan Women lived up to its billing, culminating in a nail-biting tie. The match was eventually decided in a Super Over, with Pakistan Women finally emerging victorious. The tension, drama, and exceptional cricket showcased the competitive spirit of both teams in the Pakistan Women’s tour of New Zealand 2023.
New Zealand Women Innings
New Zealand elected to bat after winning the toss and posted a challenging total of 251/8 in their 50 overs. Amelia Kerr‘s impressive knock of 77 runs and Maddy Green’s well-constructed 65 were the highlights. The bowling effort from Pakistan was led by Nashra Sandhu and Ghulam Fatima, who claimed 2 wickets each in their quota of 10 overs.
Pakistan Women Innings
Chasing 252 for victory, Pakistan Women fought valiantly, with Bismah Maroof‘s resilient 68 and Aliya Riaz’s steady 44 anchoring the innings. The White Ferns bowlers, particularly Lea Tahuhu and Amelia Kerr, picked up crucial wickets. However, the match ended in a tie, leading to a Super Over showdown.
Super Over Result:
In the nerve-wracking Super Over, Pakistan held their nerves to secure a thrilling victory by a margin of 3 runs. The Player of the Match was rightfully awarded to Bismah Maroof for her crucial contribution with the bat.
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Series Recap:
- 1st ODI: New Zealand Women won by 131 runs.
- 2nd ODI: New Zealand Women won by 1 wicket.
- 3rd ODI: New Zealand Women tied with Pakistan Women (Pakistan won the Super Over by 3 runs).
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