The spinner was a part of the team's opening T20 World Cup game against Uganda, but has not played since then due to a sprain on the index finger of his bowling hand.
With this win, New Zealand is in the third spot with a win and two losses, with two points. They are not in contention for the Super Eights stage for which West Indies and Afghanistan. Uganda is in the fourth spot with a win and three losses, giving them two points.
Spinner Tabraiz Shamsi's four-wicket haul helped South Africa seal a one-run victory over Nepal in the T20 World Cup 2024 at the Arnos Vale Ground on Saturday.
The USA qualified for the Super Eights stage of the tournament after their game against Ireland was washed out due to rain and both teams shared a point each. With two wins, a loss and a no result, US secured five points in total and ended at second place. Their result also meant that Pak
India will take on Canada in their last group stage game of the tournament in Florida on Saturday. India is into the Super Eights with three wins in three games and a total of six points. Canada can no longer qualify for the next stage, but have done a decent job sitting at fourth spot with
Pakistan have been knocked out of the T20 World Cup after rain played spoilsport and washed out the Group A clash between the co-hosts, the USA and Ireland, on Friday.