T20 World Cup Final 2022: "Our Boys Said That They Were Hoping For A Final Against India"- Mohammad Rizwan After Pakistan Beats New Zealand

After defeating New Zealand in the semi-final, Pakistan’s opening batsman Mohammad Rizwan stated that the team was hoping to play India in the final. By defeating the Kiwis by seven wickets, Pakistan qualified for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup final, which is currently taking place in Australia. 

After the game, Rizwan told Star Sports that the team was hoping to face India in the final, but they would also be content with England. 

India Vs Pakistan Biggest Match In The World: Mohammad Rizwan

“Our boys said that they were hoping for a final against India. Some players have been comparing our campaign to the 1992 World Cup, so they are fine with facing England in the final as well,” said Rizwan.  

According to Rizwan, who was named player of the match in the semifinal, the match between India and Pakistan is the biggest and will be watched by everyone. 

“According to me, the biggest series in the world is the Ashes, but even bigger than that is an India vs Pakistan match. The whole world will enjoy that matchup. What else can I ask for,” Rizwan added. 

I Adjusted To The Conditions Of The Pitch: Mohammad Rizwan

He continued by describing the adjustments he had to make for New Zealand, stating that he was now trying to punch the ball rather than cut it. 

“Early on I usually cut the ball but today I was trying to punch it because I got a boundary on the very first ball. I could feel Trent Boult was bowling in my range and I adjusted to the conditions of the pitch.

Our plan was to attack the powerplay since the ball would slow down later on in the innings. Our focus was on playing the ball in the front areas, instead of cutting and slicing,” said Mohammad Rizwan. 

At the Adelaide Oval, India will face Jos Buttler’s England in the second semifinal. At the Melbourne Cricket Ground, the victor will take on Pakistan in the championship game. 

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