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Christchurch, 16 March 2025: New Zealand beat Pakistan by nine wickets at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch to take a 1-0 lead in the five-match T20I series on Sunday afternoon.
After being put into bat, Pakistan were bundled out for 91 in 18.4 overs. Khushdil Shah, who came to bat at number six, top-scored with a 30-ball 32, hitting three sixes. Debutants Abdul Samad and Hasan Nawaz failed to impress with the bat.
For the hosts, Jacob Duffy bagged four wickets, while Kyle Jamieson took three wickets. Leg-spinner Ish Sodhi took two wickets for 27 runs in his four overs.
In turn, New Zealand achieved the target in the 11th over with Tim Seifert (44, 29b, 7x4s, 1x6) the only batter to return to the hut. Finn Allen (29 not out, 17b, 2x4, 2x6s) and Tim Robinson (18 not out, 15b, 1x6) returned undefeated, with Abrar Ahmed taking Pakistan’s only wicket.
Debutant Mohammad Ali bowled three overs, conceding 25 runs.
Both sides will now play the second T20I of the series at the University Oval in Dunedin on Tuesday.
Scores in brief:
New Zealand beat Pakistan by nine wickets
Pakistan 91 all out, 18.4 overs (Khushdil Shah 32; Jacob Duffy 4-14, Kyle Jamieson 3-8, Ish Sodhi 2-27)
New Zealand 92-1, 10.1 overs (Tim Seifert 44, Finn Allen 29 not out)
Player of the match – Kyle Jamieson (New Zealand)
