Pakistan kicked off the three-match ODI series against New Zealand on a disappointing note, as the visitors not only suffered a 73-run defeat but also set an unwanted record for conceding the most extras in an ODI innings.
Pakistan bowlers struggled with discipline throughout the first innings, conceding a staggering 43 extra runs—including wides and leg-byes. This figure ranks as the third-highest number of extras conceded by Pakistan in ODI history.
It’s worth noting that the record for the highest number of extras given away in ODI history is jointly held by West Indies and Scotland, conceding 59 runs each.
The record for the most extras by Pakistan in an ODI remains 47, given away against New Zealand in Manchester during the 1999 World Cup.
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The Men in Green also conceded 44 extras on two occasions—against Sri Lanka in Sharjah (1990) and against New Zealand in Dambulla (2003).
Despite notable performances from Babar Azam and Salman Ali Agha with the bat, Pakistan failed to chase a daunting 345-run target, handing New Zealand a 1-0 lead in the series.
It’s worth noting that the second match is scheduled for April 2 in Hamilton, while the series will conclude with the final ODI in Mount Maunganui on April 5.
Pakistan squad for ODI series against New Zealand
Mohammad Rizwan (c)(wk), Salman Ali Agha (vc), Abdullah Shafique, Abrar Ahmed, Akif Javed, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Imam-ul-Haq, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Ali, Mohammad Wasim Jnr., Mohammad Irfan Khan, Naseem Shah, Sufiyan Muqeem, Tayyab Tahir, Haris Rauf, and Usman Khan.
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