Pakistan wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan said that if anyone plays well, the batting is well.
Rizwan is the second batsman in T20Is with an average of 50+. He joins a shortlist of two players that includes former Indian captain Virat Kohli. Rizwan averaged 50.38, Kohli averaged 51.75.
If you look at the situation and what the game can do to make you better. We have learned a lot from Virat Kohli, I respect him,” he said. post-match remarks after victory in the second T20I against Ireland.
Meanwhile, he also focused on the game and praised his partnership with Fakhar Zaman.
“They played very well against us. It was not an easy chase because the Irish bowlers knew the situation better, they gave us a tough time but we decided to attack to chase 194. You are always under pressure, especially when you lose a game. World Cup ,” he said.
But Rizwan and Fakhar paired up and formed an amazing relationship. Pakistan’s 140-year partnership was the highest for the 3rd wicket in T20Is, breaking the record of 105 held by Rizwan and Haidar Ali.
Rizwan was unbeaten on 75 off 46 thanks to four sixes and six fours, while Fakhar made 78 off 40 with six fours and a six.
Wicket-batsman Azam took the Irish bowlers to task, hitting 30* off 10, which included four maximums.
Earlier, Ireland posted 193/7 after being dismissed by Pakistan, the top scorers at Clontarf Cricket Club.
Pakistan chose to field and got off to a good start with Shaheen Afridi picking the first two wickets. He dismissed Paul Stirling (16) and Andy Balbir (11).
Tector scored 51 from 34 and Tucker was man of the match for the home team with 32 from 28.
The draw will be held on April 14 at the same venue.
Playing for average makes one ‘average batter’: Mohammad Rizwan
