The Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2024 encounter between Pakistan and New Zealand concluded with a 1-1 tie. Having clinched a final berth after overcoming Canada, Pakistan is poised to take on Japan in tomorrow’s championship showdown.

Despite opportunities for both teams, the initial period concluded with a goalless draw. New Zealand broke the deadlock in the 35th minute courtesy of Luke Holmes’ field goal. However, Pakistan swiftly equalized eight minutes later, courtesy of Abu Bakr Mahmood’s penalty corner strike.

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With Japan boasting the best defensive record in the tournament, they pose a formidable challenge. Meanwhile, Pakistan, known for their scoring prowess, seeks to bolster their defense in future games. Today’s matchups include Japan versus Canada and Malaysia hosting Korea.