Twitter reactions: Mohammad Rizwan shines as Pakistan crush Bangladesh in tri-series opener

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In the opening game of the T20 tri-series in New Zealand, Pakistan defeated Bangladesh by 21 runs at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Friday.

Put in to bat, Pakistan managed to post 167/5 in their 20 overs, thanks to their crisis man Mohammad Rizwan, who once again held his guard while wickets were falling at other ends.

Rizwan formed important partnerships with other batters to keep the scoreboard tickling. The wicketkeeper-batter added 52 runs for the opening wicket with captain Babar Azam (22) and 42 runs for the first wicket with Shan Masood (31). Rizwan stayed unbeaten at 78 from 50 deliveries with the help of seven fours and a couple of sixes.

In response, Bangladesh could only manage to reach 146/8, losing the contest by 21 runs. Mohammad Wasim Jr was the pick of the bowler for Pakistan, taking three wickets while conceding 24 runs in his quota of 4 overs.

Mohammad Nawaz also bagged a couple of scalps for 30 runs in 4 overs. For Bangladesh, Yasir Ali top-scored with 42 from 21 deliveries with the help of five fours and two sixes.

Here is how Twitter reacted:​

Pakistan start the tri-series with a comfortable 21-run victory over Bangladesh in Christchurch ?#PAKvBAN | ? Scorecard: https://t.co/gNHso2MCXM pic.twitter.com/UMG4POlyke

— ICC (@ICC) October 7, 2022

not out
fours
sixes
strike rate

Player of the match @iMRizwanPak ?#PAKvBAN | #NZTriSeries pic.twitter.com/nLJ1Q6JjbV

— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) October 7, 2022

Pakistan last 7 completed T20Is versus Bangladesh:

Won, won, won, won, won, won, won

The last time Pakistan lost a T20I to Bangladesh was in 2016#PAKvBAN #Cricket

— Saj Sadiq (@SajSadiqCricket) October 7, 2022

Mohammad Rizwan passes 50 for the 7th time in 11 games. If you're doubting the man's consistency and ability to step up…you're watching the wrong game. Cause in a team with gaping holes…this man is a patch. #PAKvBAN pic.twitter.com/Q3PYcXfydf

— Aatif Nawaz (@AatifNawaz) October 7, 2022

Love watching Rizwan's bat. He is the best player in the world, it would have been a pleasure to bat with @iMRizwanPak.??#PAKvBAN https://t.co/yXBJrOn1NI

— Saeed Anwar (@ImSaeedAnwar) October 7, 2022

Wonderful bowling by @mnawaz94 still annoyed how we’ve under-bowled him in recent times. He should be man of the match today? #PAKvBAN

— Haroon (@hazharoon) October 7, 2022

Most runs as a wicket-keeper in T20Is:

?? Mohammad Rizwan – 2196
??????? Jos Buttler – 2119
?? Quinton de Kock – 2019
?? Mohammad Shahzad – 1997

Mohammad Rizwan becomes the most prolific wicket-keeper batsman in the T20I history. The Super Man. @iMRizwanPak ??#Cricket#PAKvBAN

— ??????? ???? ? (@imtheguy007) October 7, 2022

Well playedddddd Mohammad Rizwan ?????

Well bowled @Wasim_Jnr, @mnawaz94 and @ShahnawazDahani ???????????

Congratulations Pakistan#PAKvBAN #PAKvsBAN

— Qadir Khawaja (@iamqadirkhawaja) October 7, 2022

Another Rizwan day. This man is simply Amazing….. Cheeta#PAKvBAN pic.twitter.com/f2T4swui7p

— Zeeshan Qayyum (@XeeshanQayyum) October 7, 2022

Good win @TheRealPCB , on to next one. #PakistanZindabad #PAKvBAN #TriSeriee pic.twitter.com/iQQaONaSa2

— Raza Hassan (@RazaHassan100) October 7, 2022

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