World Cup 2019: 7 common factors for Pakistan between WC 2019 and their title-winning 1992

#6 Breaking New Zealand's unbeaten streak

Shaheen Afridi's spell was instrumental in restricting NZ's score

1992 World Cup produced many first-of-its-kind attempts like the coloured clothing for the teams and the introduction of white cricket balls. One team that brought fresh strategies on the field was New Zealand who were co-hosting the tournament along with Australia.

Their strategy to open the bowling with off-spinner Dipak Patel paid rich dividends as New Zealand finished at the top of the points table. The only team that defeated New Zealand in 1992 WC was Pakistan. It was the men in green who broke their unbeaten streak of seven games.

A similar trend has occured in the 2019 WC as the Kane Williamson's side suffered their first defeat of the World Cup at the hands of Pakistan. Babar Azam's magnificent century helped his side secure two points and stay alive for a spot in the knockouts.