New Zealand beat Pakistan to reach Final
October 4, 2009 by Trend PK
Filed under Sports News
JOHANNESBURG: New Zealand beat Pakistan to reach Final, Grant Elliott batted with a broken thumb to lead New Zealand to a five-wicket win over Pakistan in Champions Trophy semi-final.
The all-rounder needed an injection before anchoring New Zealand’s run-chase with 75 not out off 103 balls.
Left-arm spinner Vettori also turned in a fine all-round performance, taking three for 43 and scoring 41 with the bat as he helped Elliott put on 104 for the fifth wicket.
Vettori was confident about New Zealand’s chances in the final.
Pakistan captain Younus Khan blamed his team’s defeat on a poor batting display.
After winning the toss and electing to bat Pakistan could only muster 233 for nine in 50 overs.
“Our batsmen got a couple of good starts but were not able to cash in. Yet again in this tournament we did not take advantage of our powerplays,” said Younus.
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