Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan inspired an epic run chase in a must-win game against Ireland in the 2nd T20I. After bowing down to the hosts in the inaugural T20I, the Green Shirts had their tasks cut out before the second game on Sunday.
In what was a must-win game for the visitors, they came up with a resounding win to take the series down to the wire. Chasing 194 runs, Pakistan won the game convincingly, with over three overs to spare. The run chase seemed effortless, courtesy of a unbeaten half-century from Mohammad Rizwan.
Rizwan was later adjudged as the Player of the Match, for his match-winning knock of 75, off just 46 deliveries. Pakistan found themselves wanting at 13-2 in the second over, when Rizwan (75*) and Fakhar Zaman (78) took the matter into their own hands. The duo added 140 runs for the third wicket, bringing victory within touching distance.
After the game, Pakistan wicket-keeper Mohammad Rizwan spoke in the post-match conference with the sports presenters. The 31-year-old gave an epic response, after his match-winning knock of 78.
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What did Mohammad Rizwan say after Pakistan won the 2nd T20I vs Ireland?
Mohammad Rizwan came up with a hilarious reply for his critics, who slammed him for his batting role in the team. Upon being asked about his batting average, Rizwan called a cricketer as an 'average player'.
You are an average player if you think about batting average. You must play according to the demand of the situation in the match, Mohammad Rizwan said after guiding Pakistan to a victory in a must-win game.
What next for Mohammad Rizwan and Pakistan?
The tournament-decider clash between Ireland and Pakistan will be held on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. The two countries stand at 1-1 in the bilateral series, after Pakistan's impressive win on Sunday.
After their Ireland mission, the Green Shirts cross the borders to travel to England, for a four-match T20I series. The series against England will be the second and the final part of preparations for Pakistan, ahead of the all-important ICC T20I World Cup in June, 2024.
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