In a dismal turn of events, Shaheen Afridi faced the wrath of disappointed fans as Pakistan succumbed to a seven-wicket loss against New Zealand in the fourth T20I at Hagley Oval, Christchurch. This marks Pakistan’s fourth consecutive defeat in the series against the Blackcaps, leaving fans disheartened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The match began on a promising note for Pakistan as Shaheen Afridi, the newly appointed T20I captain, made an impactful start, grabbing three early wickets with the new ball. However, the initial success soon gave way to concerns as the Men in Green failed to secure any more dismissals after the third over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Daryl Mitchell (72*) and Glenn Phillips (70*) emerged as the architects of New Zealand’s victory, forming an unbeaten partnership of 139. Pakistan’s bowling unit struggled to contain the onslaught, with Mitchell and Phillips steering New Zealand to a comfortable win.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While some fans applauded Shaheen for his impressive first spell, a significant portion of Pakistani supporters expressed worry about the pace spearhead’s captaincy. Social media platforms buzzed with reactions, highlighting the mixed sentiments surrounding Afridi’s performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pakistan’s downfall wasn’t limited to their bowling woes; they also faltered in the field. Mitchell received two reprieves due to missed chances in the 10th and 14th overs, further compounding Pakistan’s struggles and ultimately contributing to their defeat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n