PERTH: Pakistani skipper Babar Azam was a relieved man after finally claiming victory in the T20 World Cup but said the batters could have done better while chasing a low total against the Netherlands in the T20 World Cup on Sunday.
The Pakistani bowlers set the tone by dismissing the Netherlands for a modest 91 for 9, but their batter was not so clinical as they lost four wickets to reach the goal in 13.5 overs.
“I’m very happy. The team played well with the ball and the bat. I think the length was crucial. They had to play a good length because there was some rebound on the box. Everyone executed well “Azam said post-match. presentation.
“In my opinion, we could hunt better than that. But winning always gives you confidence. We’re saving the good stuff ahead for the next game.”
Although blown away by the Pakistani bowlers, the Dutch skipper Scott Edwards justified his decision to strike first.
“It was always the right decision to make. We didn’t beat first the whole tournament, we just weren’t good enough that day. We were around 30 and 15 [19] after the power play. We couldn’t thread the limits with the bat.
“The bowlers put in their effort, but 90 was never enough.”
Shadab Khanwho was voted player of the match for his three wickets, said the experience of playing against some of the Dutch players in county cricket had helped.
“I think it’s real ground. I just tried to play on the stumps. I played against those players in the last series as well as county cricket,” said the 24-year-old, who played for yorkshire This year.
“Our bowlers put the pressure on the power play and I could hit and that’s what counts in a team game.
“It’s a horrible feeling to go there with a point to make. But we couldn’t finish the last two games and today was about finishing it.”
The Pakistani bowlers set the tone by dismissing the Netherlands for a modest 91 for 9, but their batter was not so clinical as they lost four wickets to reach the goal in 13.5 overs.
“I’m very happy. The team played well with the ball and the bat. I think the length was crucial. They had to play a good length because there was some rebound on the box. Everyone executed well “Azam said post-match. presentation.
“In my opinion, we could hunt better than that. But winning always gives you confidence. We’re saving the good stuff ahead for the next game.”
Although blown away by the Pakistani bowlers, the Dutch skipper Scott Edwards justified his decision to strike first.
“It was always the right decision to make. We didn’t beat first the whole tournament, we just weren’t good enough that day. We were around 30 and 15 [19] after the power play. We couldn’t thread the limits with the bat.
“The bowlers put in their effort, but 90 was never enough.”
Shadab Khanwho was voted player of the match for his three wickets, said the experience of playing against some of the Dutch players in county cricket had helped.
“I think it’s real ground. I just tried to play on the stumps. I played against those players in the last series as well as county cricket,” said the 24-year-old, who played for yorkshire This year.
“Our bowlers put the pressure on the power play and I could hit and that’s what counts in a team game.
“It’s a horrible feeling to go there with a point to make. But we couldn’t finish the last two games and today was about finishing it.”
