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'I Feel Improving Our...': Shaheen Shah Afridi Reflects on Pakistan's Loss vs NZ On His Captaincy Debut 

image-lrahz5ekNZ won the match by 46 runs (Twitter)

In a thrilling encounter between Pakistan and New Zealand, the hosts emerged victorious by 46 runs in the first match of the series in Auckland. Pakistan, under the new captaincy of Shaheen Afridi, put up a commendable performance but fell short in their pursuit of 226 runs, getting bundled out for 180 runs in 18 overs.

Shaheen Afridi, reflecting on the match, expressed his pride in leading the team and acknowledged the honor of representing his country. Despite the loss, he commended the team's effort and pledged to continue giving their best in the upcoming games. Afridi highlighted the outstanding skills displayed by New Zealand's Kane Williamson and Daryl Mitchell.

Here's what he said:

"It's a moment of pride to captain the team, and it's an honor for any player to lead their country. Our performance was commendable, and we aim to continue giving our best in the upcoming games. Both Williamson and Mitchell displayed outstanding skills. Improving our catching is essential, and that's an area we'll focus on. Ayub's solid performance and Abbas's impressive debut are positive aspects. Moving forward, precision and utilizing variations will be crucial for our success."  

The Pakistan captain identified areas for improvement, emphasizing the importance of enhancing their catching abilities. He also noted the positive aspects of Ayub's solid performance and Abbas's impressive debut. Looking ahead, Afridi stressed the significance of precision and utilizing variations to ensure success in future matches.

The match marked a significant moment as Kane Williamson, returning from injury, led the home side to victory. With the series now 1-0 in favor of New Zealand, both teams will be eager to showcase their skills and determination in the upcoming clashes.