End of over 4 (18 runs) Pakistan 51/0 (130 runs required from 16 overs, RR: 12.75, RRR: 8.12)
Sharjeel Khan42 (19b 8x4 1x6)
Ahmed Shehzad6 (5b 1x4 0x6)
MJ McClenaghan1-0-18-0
AF Milne1-0-9-0
3.6
McClenaghan to Sharjeel Khan, SIX, that is over the boundary this time. 50 up for Pakistan already in just four overs. Right in the arc again, poor bowling. full on leg and Sharjeel swivel-flicks this over square leg. Massive hit, to the bigger side of the boundary too. Pakistan on fire
3.5
McClenaghan to Sharjeel Khan, no run, in the slot too but Sharjeel misses, no one is too disappointed with that. Full down leg, Sharjeel sweeps but misses, struck on the pads down leg
Vinod Tanwani: "Sharjeel Khan is reminding me Amir Shohail today. Quick start and release pressure from middle order."
3.4
McClenaghan to Sharjeel Khan, FOUR, another one. Not a bad change-up from Mitch McClenghan but doesn't direct it too well. The bouncer is on leg and Sharjeel just helps it on its way over short fine leg. NZ under duress.
Mazhar Shehzaad: "Sharjeel has a tendency to get out after scoring brisk 20-25. Pakistan's chase will depend alot on his stay at the crease today. "
3.3
McClenaghan to Sharjeel Khan, FOUR, another boundary. Sharjeel turning it on, putting Pakistan well ahead of the rate in the process. Another slower delivery on middle, in the slot and SK heaves it in the gap over midwicket. Runs, runs and more runs.
Ankur: "The bigger question is whether Pak can sustain this or build on the start provided by Sharjeel"
3.2
McClenaghan to Sharjeel Khan, FOUR, so much power on that pull. McClenaghan feeds him another shortish length delivery and it sits up for SK to smash through square leg. Four off the bat
AH_USA: "Singles are the key as a batsman can't hit every single ball."
3.1
McClenaghan to Sharjeel Khan, no run, good start, starts off with a slower offcutter that doesn't cut. Skids on and Sharjeel is beaten on the outside edge
Mitch M