The first #NZvsPAK T20 of the five-match series was played yesterday, which Pakistan lost by 9 wickets. Here’s a look at 3 reasons why Pakistan performed poorly in the opening game.
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#NZvsPAK: Lack Of Experience
The extra bounce troubled Pakistan’s top-order batters, who lack significant international experience. After losing early wickets, their inexperience became even more evident as they struggled under pressure, leading to a batting collapse and the inability to form meaningful partnerships.
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 Struggling to Adapt to the Modern Style of Play
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Too Many New Faces
Pakistan has a habit of introducing too many new faces whenever they attempt to rebuild a side. Ideally, even during a rebuilding phase, only one or two new players should be integrated while maintaining a balanced mix of youth and experience. However, it seems the selectors in Pakistan have yet to learn from their past mistakes.