New Zealand ended their ICC Males’s T20 World Cup 2024 marketing campaign on a excessive notice with a dominant victory over Papua New Guinea (PNG) on the Brian Lara Stadium. The Black Caps efficiently chased down a modest goal of 79 runs after bowling out PNG for 78 in 19.4 overs.
In a match that noticed quick bowler Lockie Ferguson enter the report books, New Zealand’s bowlers showcased their prowess. Ferguson bowled 4 consecutive maiden overs, a uncommon feat in T20 cricket, and completed with outstanding figures of 4-4-0-3. His distinctive efficiency dismantled PNG’s batting lineup, contributing considerably to New Zealand’s complete win.
Lockie Ferguson provides PNG a nightmare
Ferguson, coming in as a first-change bowler, adopted up the early breakthroughs made by Tim Southee and Trent Boult. Southee and Boult had already decimated PNG’s prime order, setting the stage for Ferguson’s heroics. The precise-arm pacer dismissed PNG skipper Assad Vala, adopted by Charles Amini and Chad Soper, finishing a spell of bowling not often seen within the shortest format of the sport. Boult and Southee additionally made important contributions, every taking two wickets and making use of relentless strain on PNG’s batsmen.
Chase stumbles however New Zealand prevails
New Zealand’s chase, though small, was not with out its challenges. The Kiwis misplaced Finn Allen, Rachin Ravindra, after which Devon Conway, who top-scored with 35 runs. Regardless of these setbacks, Daryl Mitchell and Kane Williamson ensured there have been no additional hiccups, steering New Zealand to victory with 7 wickets in hand and 46 balls to spare.
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New Zealand end third in Group C
Each New Zealand and PNG have been already out of the Tremendous 8 competition earlier than the beginning of the match. Afghanistan and West Indies secured the 2 qualifying spots from Group C. New Zealand ended their marketing campaign in third place with two wins and two defeats.
Because the Black Caps mirror on their combined efficiency within the event, the ultimate match towards PNG offered a second of brilliance, significantly from Ferguson, guaranteeing they exited the competitors with heads held excessive.
Right here’s how followers and cricket consultants reacted on X:
Do not assume anyone in our life will have the ability to break this report of Lockie Ferguson. pic.twitter.com/4lzv1jlPoI
— R A T N I S H (@LoyalSachinFan) June 17, 2024
Even when it is towards an affiliate group, Lockie Ferguson’s 4-4-0-3 proper up there with Sunil Narine bowling a maiden tremendous over to Pooran and Yuvraj hitting six sixes in an over to Broad when it comes to rarity of accomplishment. #NZvPNG #T20WorldCup
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) June 17, 2024
LOCKIE FERGUSON BOWLED 4 CONSECUTIVE MAIDENS:
4-4-0-3. 🤯
– FIRST TIME IN HISTORY IT HAS HAPPENED. pic.twitter.com/XWR4vxRN4M
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) June 17, 2024
FOUR OVERS FOUR MAIDENS by Lockie Ferguson
The Largest Anti Academy Spell of All time 🤯🤯 pic.twitter.com/uezHJkq7GE
— Dinda Academy (@academy_dinda) June 17, 2024
– 4 OVERS.
– 4 MAIDENS.
– 3 WICKETS.LOCKIE FERGUSON, YOU BEAUTY 🥶 pic.twitter.com/HLQQ9fwxgP
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) June 17, 2024
Most fantastic and Economical spell – Lockie Ferguson 0/3(4), Historical past made at present. pic.twitter.com/3C2AGrWzBb
— Shivani (ShivkiVani) (@_Shivkivani) June 17, 2024
What a spell Lockie Ferguson 👌🙌#T20WorldCup #NZvsPNG #NZvPNG #LockieFerguson pic.twitter.com/scPEgfhCdX
— Saif Ali Khan (@synclairsa) June 17, 2024
CLINICAL efficiency 🔥 by Lockie Ferguson for the New Zealand 🇳🇿 Black Caps towards Papua New Guinea! With 3 wickets from 4 maiden overs, Lockie is wanting very harmful coming into Season II @WSHFreedom 👌 #MLC2024 | #T20WorldCup | #T20 | #WashingtonFreedom pic.twitter.com/AOvwdwWyaF
— Main League Cricket (@MLCricket) June 17, 2024
World report by Lockie Ferguson 💥
4 overs
4 Maidens
0 runs
3 WicketsSolely 2nd bowler after Saad Bin Zafar (Canada) to Bowled 4 Maidens in a T20I match pic.twitter.com/YUVtfq7pTd
— 𝑺𝒉𝒆𝒃𝒂𝒔 (@Shebas_10dulkar) June 17, 2024
Lockie Ferguson creates historical past towards Papua New Guinea#cricket #LockieFerguson #NZvPNG #T20WorldCup #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/sSzAnDkA1x
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) June 17, 2024
A dominant victory for the Kiwis 🇳🇿
A powerful spell from Lockie Ferguson helps New Zealand finish their #T20WorldCup 2024 on a profitable notice 🙌#NZvPNG | 📝: https://t.co/IVEBi4Wbwa pic.twitter.com/p4KUrOMZSs
— T20 World Cup (@T20WorldCup) June 17, 2024
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