New Zealand’s Twenty20 World Cup campaign ended earlier than it could have, but that didn’t stop them bowing as hard as they did on Monday (June 17) Riding on a fine bowling display from Lockie Ferguson, New Zealand won Papua New Guinea finished third in the T20 World Cup group by seven wickets. Ferguson’s superb bowling display registered a rare T20 World Cup success of 4-4-0-3.
Ferguson posted 4-4-0-3
Playing in the T20 World Cup final, Ferguson was flawless with the ball as he picked up three wickets in his first over of four. His bowling figures of 4-4-0-3 (four overs for three wickets and four girls) is a rare feat in cricket as only Canadian Saad bin Zafar has achieved that on the international level Interestingly, this was also the first time that No bowler bowled wide or no ball and recorded this feat with a ball of 24 runs
Most economic bowling scores in T20I cricket
Lockie Ferguson – 4 overs, 0 runs, 3 wickets – New Zealand vs Uganda in 2024
SaadBin Zafar – 4 overs, 0 runs, 2 wickets – Canada v Panama
Nuwan Kulasekara – 2 overs, 0 runs, 1 wicket – Sri Lanka v Netherlands at Asad Wala, Charles Amini and Chad Soper were Ferguson’s three wickets as he ran aggressively at Trinidad’s Brian Lara Stadium.
Ferguson still left the final record
Though a rare and historic achievement, Ferguson’s spell does not have the best bowling stats in T20I history as per International Cricket Council (ICC) rules. As per ICC rules, the bowler with the most wickets in an innings is credited with the best bowling figures held by Malaysia’s Syajrul Idrus with figures of 4-1-8-7 (seven wickets for eight runs in overs). in the fourth).
Ferguson’s spell helped New Zealand restrict PNG to 78 and then beat them by seven wickets after conceding a target in 12.2 overs. He also fielded the runners for Player of the Match for his excellent bowling effort.
PNG
Powerplay: Early wicket PNG Rock
Phase Score: 16/2 (RR: 2.67, 2x4s) .
Pre-match rain delayed the start of the proceedings but it worked in favor of New Zealand. Early wickets from Southee and Ferguson pushed PNG onto the back foot as they could only muster their lowest powerplay score at 16/2. Tony Ura took the lead, mistiming a wild swing from an outswinger and sending the forehand into the next area. Ferguson then scored the first goal of the game, paying the price to hit a drive away from his body to pop the outside edge to the slips of Asad Wala
Middle overs: Ferguson choked
Score: 36/3 (RR: 4, 3x4s) .
Ferguson continued the good work after a wicket-maiden first over but the introduction of spin gave PNG some respite. Ish Sodhi replacing Jimmy Neesham was particularly great. Fittingly, New Zealand brought back Ferguson who not only helped get rid of two set batsmen, but rounded off his spell by not conceding a single run.
Hours of Death: Bolt, Sodhi clears the tree
Score: 26/5 (RR: 5.5, 4s/6s: 2/1) .
Undeterred by PNG’s slow progress, Boult capitalized on their misery by coming into the attack in the 16th over and hit the ball with Hiri Hiri’s leg-stump as they hit batsman was charged with taking a much-needed boundary for his team Sodhi, who tried to do so pulled a well-worn knuckle ball, instead top-edged to mid-wicket and bowled a great third – worth 11 – . took PNG to 78 by cleaning two tailers in four balls in the last over.PNG
Powerplay: Early wicket PNG Rock
Phase Score: 16/2 (RR: 2.67, 2x4s) .
Pre-match rain delayed the start of the proceedings but it worked in favor of New Zealand. Early wickets from Southee and Ferguson pushed PNG onto the back foot as they could only muster their lowest powerplay score at 16/2. Tony Ura took the lead, mistiming a wild swing from an outswinger and sending the forehand into the next area. Ferguson then scored the first goal of the game, paying the price to hit a drive away from his body to pop the outside edge to the slips of Asad Wala
Middle overs: Ferguson choked
Score: 36/3 (RR: 4, 3x4s).
Ferguson continued the good work after a wicket-maiden first over but the introduction of spin gave PNG some respite. Ish Sodhi replacing Jimmy Neesham was particularly great. Fittingly, New Zealand brought back Ferguson who not only helped get rid of two set batsmen, but rounded off his spell by not conceding a single run.
Hours of Death: Bolt, Sodhi
Score: 26/5 (RR: 5.5, 4s/6s: 2/1).
Undeterred by PNG’s slow progress, Boult capitalized on their misery by coming into the attack in the 16th over and hit the ball with Hiri Hiri’s leg-stump as they hit batsman was charged with taking a much-needed boundary for his team Sodhi, who tried to do so pulled a well-worn knuckle ball, instead top-edged to mid-wicket and bowled a great third – worth 11 – . took PNG to 78 by cleaning two tailers in four balls in the last over.PNG
Powerplay: Early wicket PNG Rock
Phase Score: 16/2 (RR: 2.67, 2x4s) .
Pre-match rain delayed the start of the proceedings but it worked in favor of New Zealand. Early wickets from Southee and Ferguson pushed PNG onto the back foot as they could only muster their lowest powerplay score at 16/2. Tony Ura took the lead, mistiming a wild swing from an outswinger and sending the forehand into the next area. Ferguson then scored the first goal of the game, paying the price to hit a drive away from his body to pop the outside edge to the slips of Asad Wala
Middle overs: Ferguson choked
Score: 36/3 (RR: 4, 3x4s).
Ferguson continued the good work after a wicket-maiden first over but the introduction of spin gave PNG some respite. Ish Sodhi replacing Jimmy Neesham was particularly great. Fittingly, New Zealand brought back Ferguson who not only helped get rid of two set batsmen, but rounded off his spell by not conceding a single run.
Hours of Death: Bolt, Sodhi clears the tree
Score: 26/5 (RR: 5.5, 4s/6s: 2/1).
Undeterred by PNG’s slow progress, Boult capitalized on their misery by coming into the attack in the 16th over and hit the ball with Hiri Hiri’s leg-stump as they hit batsman was charged with taking a much-needed boundary for his team Sodhi, who tried to do so pulled a well-worn knuckle ball, instead top-edged to mid-wicket and bowled a great third – worth 11 – . took PNG to 78 by cleaning two tailers in four balls in the last over.
New Zealand Powerplay: Allen, Ravindra leaves cheaply
score: 29/2 (RR: 4.83, 4/6sec: 1/2).
The 79 was not so easy to follow. Finn Allen was the first casualty of PNG’s spirited start with the ball, seeing the extension on offer and edging behind the keeper and throwing his bat at him. Both Conway and Rachin Ravindra struggled for downtime. But when Conway found a way around – breaking to Alei Nao’s six-over deep midwicket – Ravindra missed trying a similar shot in the next over Conway went big again to get New Zealand 29 on board /2 to help complete the powerplay.
Middle: Conway gets damaged, but NZ keep PNG winless
Steps: 50/1 inches (RR: 7.89, 4s/6s: 4/1)
After virtually roaming a run-a-ball for the best part of the innings, Conway took New Zealand past the 50-run mark in the ninth over with a four and a six He was caught LBW on eating ball there absolutely met him up, off Semo Kamea , and the review was in vain. New Zealand never had scoreboard pressure to speak of, causing Daryl Mitchell to take a moment to let his vision in. And when he did, three boundaries from Kamea at 12th were all over but cemented the impossible emphasize the avoidance
Short score: PNG 78 in 19.4 overs (Locky Ferguson 3-0, Tim Southey 2-11) lost to New Zealand 79/3 (Devon Conway 35; Kabua Moreia 2-4) in 12.2 overs by 7 wickets