New Zealand bowler Lockie Ferguson praised the bowling circumstances at Brian Lara Stadium after his historic spell of 4-4-0-3 in opposition to Papua New Guinea within the T20 World Cup amidst the frustration of an early exit from the T20 World Cup. Ferguson’s efficiency was nothing wanting magical as he registered probably the most economical bowling figures within the historical past of the ICC T20 World Cup, and have become solely the second bowler in T20Is to bowl 24 dot balls with out conceding a run.
His sensational spell was instrumental in limiting PNG to a mere 78 runs, with each New Zealand bowler chipping in to take wickets.
Reflecting on the match, Ferguson appreciated the difficult nature of the wicket. “Yeah, no, no runs right now. However yeah, look, clearly a tricky wicket to bat on. Coming from the IPL, the place there have been numerous runs being scored, it is good to have a wicket like that for a change,” he mentioned in a video posted by the ICC on their social media.
The bowler acknowledged that such days are uncommon and cherished the chance to take advantage of the circumstances. “It was simply a type of days. You may see when our boys went on it as properly. So I suppose from a bowling viewpoint, good to have the ability to bowl on wickets like that. However I am unable to see it taking place too many instances.”
Regardless of his private success, Ferguson was candid concerning the workforce’s untimely exit from the match. He expressed his disappointment whereas additionally praising his teammate Trent Boult, who performed his ultimate T20 World Cup match.
“Look, I really like taking part in for New Zealand. I am simply actually disenchanted we bought knocked out the way in which we did. However on the similar time, actually loved taking part in with this group of men. Clearly, Boulty (Trent Boult) along with his final sport right now. It will be unhappy not having him with the group, but it surely’s been an unimaginable profession and positively been good to type of comply with him in each sport. So, I want him all the perfect,” he mentioned.
Ferguson’s sentiments mirrored a bittersweet second for the workforce as they bid farewell to Boult, a stalwart of New Zealand cricket. “It is a robust one. Now we’re type of going aside as a workforce for a couple of months. So, naturally, you are gonna miss your good mates and stay up for touching base later within the yr,” he mentioned.
New Zealand chased down the modest goal set by PNG with ease, reaching 79-3 inside 13 overs.
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