Pakistan defeated the New Zealand cricket team by 21 runs with the help of the DLS method
Pakistan defeated New Zealand by 21 runs with the help of the DLS method in the ICC World Cup match at Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy Stadium.
While sent in to bat first, New Zealand scored a whopping total of 401 runs at the loss of six wickets, with Rachin Ravindra hitting a century and captain Kane Williamson too playing a good knock of 95 off 79. Pakistan were chasing 400 after rain interrupted their innings. They were 200 for 1 when the rain stopped the play again. According to the DLS method, Pakistan was ahead by 21 runs and declared the winner. Fakhar Zaman was the top scorer for Pakistan with 126 runs in 81 balls. Babar Azam scored 66.
The DLS method takes into account various factors, like the number of overs bowled, wickets lost, and the scoring rate of the team batting first. By considering these variables, it aims to create a revised target for the team batting second in rain-affected matches.