Babar Azam on the prize distribution ceremony after the match© X (Twitter)
Pakistan captain Babar Azam is relieved to have registered their first win of the T20 World Cup on Tuesday and stated they might not chase 107 in fewer overs as a result of troublesome pitch. After struggling consecutive defeats in opposition to USA and India of their first two Group A matches, the match in opposition to Canada was a must-win for Pakistan. Chasing the modest goal, Pakistan received in 17.3 overs because of Mohammad Rizwan's unbeaten 53 and Babar's 33.
“It's good for us, we would have liked this win. We began properly with the bowling, within the first six overs we knew we needed to do properly,” Babar stated on the post-match presentation ceremony.
“We had it in our thoughts (to surpass USA's web run charge), to win earlier than 14 overs, however the pitch made it troublesome.”
Babar was caught at slip whereas making an attempt to hit the ball in the direction of third man after scoring 33 runs off one ball and the Pakistani captain was upset with this dismissal.
“As a result of I obtained out twice off the identical shot (in opposition to India)! It's my shot however generally you want a breakthrough. I’ll strive my greatest.”
India are at the moment on the high of Group A with two wins whereas the USA are on the second spot with the identical variety of wins.
Pakistan have moved to 3rd place with two factors from three matches, forward of Canada and Eire.
Canada captain Saad Bin Zafar believed the wicket was troublesome to bat on initially.
“After all it was a bit disappointing. We needed to play constructive cricket and I believe the wicket wasn't very useful. It was troublesome to bat initially – dropping the toss was not good. We have been about 25 to 30 runs behind,” he stated.
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