LAHORE: The Chairman of the PCB management committee Zaka Ashraf has congratulated the Pakistan women’s team on their historic first ODI victory over New Zealand in New Zealand.
Pakistan women’s team registered the historic victory over New Zealand in the Super Over after the third ODI initially ended in a dramatic tie in Christchurch.
“I want to congratulate the entire squad, team management and support personnel for completing the tour to New Zealand with great success,” said Zaka Ashraf.
“Today’s ODI win is a testament to the skills and dedication of the players.”
“I hope the team continues to give their best and bring similar results in the future as well.”
Zaka Ashraf also announced that PCB will be hosting a special ceremony felicitating the Pakistan women’s team upon their return from the tour of New Zealand.
Pakistan women’s team set New Zealand to chase 12 runs in the super over and Sadia Iqbal successfully defended the total as she picked their two allocated wickets after giving eight runs.
Prior to that, New Zealand opted to bat after the coin flipped in their favour but could not get the desired start as they slipped to 43-2 inside 15 overs.
Amelia Kerr and captain Sophie Devine then raised a 56-run partnership for the third wicket, before Ghulam Fatima castled Devine to break the stand.
Kerr was then joined by Maddy Green and they built a solid partnership of 73 runs, completing their respective half-centuries in the process.
Ghulam Fatima once again broke the partnership by dismissing Kerr at a total of 169.
Kerr top-scored for New Zealand with an anchoring 77-run knock from 87 balls, laced with five boundaries.
Green remained firm on her end, while wickets kept tumbling from the other end.
However, she was involved in a brief 40-run partnership with Jessica Kerr (19) to help push the team’s total to 251-8 in their allocated 50 overs.
Green remained unbeaten at 65 from 69, with the help of three boundaries.
