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[Saba Sports News] In the ICC World Cup 2023, Pakistan’s final league match against England is critical for their semi-final hopes, especially after New Zealand’s recent win.
Captain Babar Azam is confident about overcoming this challenge, emphasizing Fakhar Zaman’s key role in the team’s strategic approach. Babar highlighted the need for careful planning, particularly in the first 30 overs. New Zealand’s lead in the points table and superior net run rate (NRR) make Pakistan’s task tougher.
“We do have planning going into the game. It is not as if you go all guns blazing from the start itself. We need to plan accordingly as to how the first 10 overs need to be played and then the next 20 overs. We need to achieve those targets first, which includes partnerships and knowing which player has to spend ample amount of time in the middle. Having said that, if you ask me, if Fakhar stays for 20-30 overs we can achieve whatever we are being asked to,” Babar shared at the press conference.
They need a large victory margin to outdo New Zealand’s NRR and secure a semi-final berth. The team’s best chance lies in scoring heavily if batting first and then restricting England to