It was a forgettable outing for Pakistan on Sunday, as they were bundled out for just 91 in Salman Ali Agha’s first match as full-time T20I captain.
New Zealand’s pace duo of Jacob Duffy (4/14) and Kyle Jamieson (3/8) tore through Pakistan’s new-look lineup. Khushdil was the top scorer with 32, while only captain Agha (18) and Jahandad Khan (17) managed to reach double figures.
In response, New Zealand cruised to victory, with Tim Seifert smashing a 29-ball 44. Abrar Ahmed dismissed Seifert at the end of the Powerplay, but the damage had already been done. Finn Allen (29**)* and Tim Robinson (18*) comfortably guided the Black Caps home with nine wickets in hand and 59 balls to spare, giving them a 1-0 lead in the five-match series.
