Sometimes the scorecard actually tells the story of a game, and in this case, a cursory eye makes it clear what happened. One Ken Williamson Masterclass – After 2019, his 14th ODI hundred and first, did a mild work of a South African clan, which was well seen to Pakistan on Saturday – helped book New Zealand location in the finals , And earned them three rest days. The former captain said he felt that he had to take advantage of the pitch, and praised his team colleagues, all Devon Conway – who came in favor after Rachin Ravindra’s craze and scored a fast 97 runs.

After the game, Williamson said, “It was great to be out of there and part of some important partnership.” “The Devon Conway was outstanding – he was in his best form and sent us for a great start. We were able to keep the partnership together that set us a long way in that chase. It was really valuable. It was really valuable. . “

Whatever it looks unforgivable was anything but something was certain. South Africa had thanked a rigorous 304 thanks to Matthew Breetzke for a surprising attack as he became the first debutant to score 150 in a ODI. He made 108 to 108 in the last ten overs with speed from his side in lunch break. When New Zealand subjected Pakistan to similar attacks, they merged into the second innings, lost the wickets into bunches and fell down well.

But after a stable opening partnership, Conway and Williamson put a huge stand together, taking advantage of some inexperienced South African bowling and a true pitch, which appeared to be better as the day. Williamson looked as his life, and continued to score at a strike rate of close to 140, not taking any risk. He brought his centenary in 72 balls, scoring the second fastest ODI hundred. The two scored 187 off 154 balls for the second wicket, and by the time Conway cut a fielder, the competition was effectively dusted and dusted.

“The pitch was definitely a better surface (to bat) today,” he said. “Whatever reasons, I am not sure. It is part of some good learns, in fact – different times of the day are going in the evening. It came on the bat quite well and it still turns a little bit. Takes. It is so interesting to assess the conditions and then it can be a part of the partnership for the team.

Williamson understands the value of achieving some extra sports time with the Champions Trophy around the corner, but also has a lot of reading experience. The game was played during the day – a timelot that would not be playing for any game during the Champions Trophy. However, as soon as New Zealand was ruthless in defense of clan against Pakistan, he was equally clinical in a prey today.

“It helps us try to get as much as possible with our roles and how we work as a unit and as circumstances.”

Ken Williamson

Williamson said, “Clearly playing cricket one day when other teams are probably not playing a large amount of cricket of a day,” Williamson said. “It helps us try to be as you can be with our roles and how we can work as a unit and also the conditions. It also said that, we know that, we know that each game is one in separation The match is. When you come to the tournament, like the Champions Trophy, the top eight teams of their day, any person can beat anyone, so actually competitive tournament.

Today, however, a large crowd, seeing that it was a week’s day with two neutral teams, was not thinking of the Champions Trophy. Williamson was the man he came to see, and as he told, it was his side what he supported. And, as he has proved the world’s time and again fans, he showed Pakistan’s supporters what it seemed to throw his support behind a cricketer, which never disappoints anyone.

Williamson said, “It was great to see a crowd here today.” “Pakistan is not a part of this match, but heard some mantras for Kiwi, which was good. I think we have been very often here in recent years and it was very good. The first one had an excellent atmosphere and it was also very good. “

Danyal Rasool is a Pakistan reporter of Espncricinfo. @Danny61000