Kiwi rapid bowler Trent Boult will attempt to “mirror” Pakistan bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi’s masterclass when New Zealand face India in a crucial T20 Globe Mug clash on Sunday.

Shaheen, like Boult a left-arm paceman, summoned a mesmerising early spell to dismiss Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul as Pakistan directed India by 10 gates last weekend break.

Now 32-year-old Boult said he will certainly attempt to mimic that performance against Virat Kohli’s team in a game which is crucial to both sides’ hopes of making the semi-finals.

” I thought the means Shaheen bowled the various other evening from a left-armer, watching on I thought it was outstanding,” said Boult.

” Early gates are most definitely the focus for us as a bowling group.

Hopefully, from my perspective, it swivels a little bit and also I can mirror what Shaheen did the various other night.”

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Pakistan, meanwhile, are virtually certain to make the semi-finals after encouraging wins over India, the Kiwis as well as Afghanistan.

Boult has actually been impressed by Pakistan in the very first week of the Super 12 tournament.

While several observers see England, India and Australia as the favourites, Babar Azam’s Pakistan that have actually taken the Globe Cup by tornado.

New Zealand lost to Pakistan by five arches in midweek in Sharjah after being disregarded for 134. That day it was not Shaheen but fellow fast bowler Haris Rauf causing havoc with 4-22.

” Their bowlers bring a great deal of stress, a lot of precision. The batting system definitely hungry to put on a decent score, as well as really put some pressure on the opposition,” said Boult that had 1-25 from his 4 overs in that game.

” Yet the means Pakistan have actually set about their service in this event thus far, they have actually truly set the tone.” New Zealand have delighted in a big-match side over India recently.

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They claimed an 18-run win in the 2019 50-over World Mug semi-finals and then clinched the World Examination Championship final by 8 wickets earlier this year.

“We’ve had some good memories. We’re actually thrilled about tomorrow night in terms of the style of cricket that we play,” included Boult.