Pakistan Triumphs Over New Zealand, Avoids Series Whitewash in 5th T20I<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\nFor the third time in a row, Pakistan was unable to advance to the international competition.<\/p>\n
The three-time gold medallists at the Olympics failed to lock down their places for Tokyo 2020 and Rio 2016.<\/p>\n
Abu Mahmood scored for Pakistan from a penalty corner in the eighteenth minute of a fiercely contested game.<\/p>\n
In the 24th minute, Scott Boyde helped New Zealand tie the game, but the Men in Green quickly took the lead again.<\/p>\n
Up until Inglis Hugo gave New Zealand a goal in the fifty-second minute, Pakistan led the match.<\/p>\n
After applying constant pressure, the Kiwis scored a third goal in the 58th minute to guarantee their spot in the Olympics.<\/p>\n
Yesterday, Great Britain overcame New Zealand 3-1, and Germany thrashed Pakistan 4-0 in the semifinal to guarantee their qualification.<\/p>\n
Pakistan also drew 3-3 with Malaysia to secure a vital point that was sufficient to advance Pakistan to the semifinals.<\/p>\n
Pakistan defeated China 2-0 earlier this week to record their first victory in the league. Pakistan’s first game against the United Kingdom ended in a 6-1 loss on Monday.<\/p>\n
Pakistan trailed Great Britain (nine points) in Pool A of the pool matches. Malaysia concluded with just one point, China with three, and Pakistan with four points.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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