Shadab Khan shines as Pakistan sets challenging target

Pakistan showcased a strong performance in the third T20I match against New Zealand at Rawalpindi Stadium, setting a challenging target of 179 runs for the Kiwis to chase. The highlight of Pakistan's innings was Shadab Khan's impressive display, scoring 41 runs off just 20 balls, steering his team to a competitive position. Despite an early dismissal of skipper Babar Azam, the partnership between Shadab Khan and Saim Ayub proved crucial in pushing Pakistan's total to 178 runs.

Winning the toss, New Zealand opted to bowl first, aiming to restrict Pakistan's scoring opportunities. However, Pakistan's middle-order resilience, led by Shadab Khan and Saim Ayub, ensured a respectable total on the board. Babar Azam's contribution of 37 runs off 29 balls set the foundation for Pakistan's innings, with valuable support from other batsmen like Mohammad Rizwan and Usman Khan.

The bowling attack of Pakistan, featuring Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, and Mohammad Abbas Afridi, will now look to defend the target against a strong New Zealand batting lineup. With the match finely poised, both teams are set for an exciting contest as they battle for victory in this crucial T20I encounter.