WELLINGTON: Pakistan suffered an eight-wicket crushing defeat against New Zealand in the final Twenty20 at the Sky Stadium on Wednesday, when the hosts won the five-match series 4-1.
Chasing the modest target of 128, New Zealand dominated from the beginning, winning with 60 balls. The explosive opening pair of Tim Sefrat and Alan Allen made a tone with a 93 -run stand, and Pakistan had no possibility of returning.
Sift acting with a tailoring 87 off 38 balls*, Breaking six fours and ten sixes, while Allen scored 27 runs in 12 before falling into the Sufin Mokim. Only the second hiccup in New Zealand’s Chase came when Mokim also removed Mark Chapman, but the result was never doubtful.
The only bright place in Pakistan was that, which took 2-6 in two overs, but the rest of the bowling attack had no response to New Zealand’s aggression.
Earlier, after Michael Breswell selected the first field, Pakistan’s struggle with the bat resumed. Pakistan’s decline in 10.2 overs in a catastrophic start declined 52/5, leaving the key wickets immediately.
Pakistan failed to present a competitive tomorrow, despite skipper Salman Ali Agha’s 39 balls flexible. Shadab Khan scored 20 to 28, but regular wickets took control of New Zealand.
The standout with the ball was James Nashim, who torn the lineup of Pakistan with 5-22 in four overs, while Jacob Duffy (2), Ash Sodhi (1), and Ben Sears (1) entered.
Finally, Pakistan stumbled in 20 overs, which was easily followed by New Zealand.
The 4-1 series defeat raises serious concerns for Pakistan’s T20 setup, which proves expensive to eliminate permanent batting and ineffective bowling. The possibility of lacking intentions and implementation throughout the series will indicate big questions before their next international fixture.
With this dominant victory, New Zealand reinforced their reputation as a Power House in Whiteball Cricket, while Pakistan left with a lot of consideration from the tour.
Summary of the match
Pakistan: 127/9 (20 overs)
Salman Ali Agha 51 (39), Shadab Khan 28 (20)
James Nisham 5-22, Jacob Duffy 2-28
New Zealand: 128/2 (10 overs)
Tim Sefrat *87 (38) **, Fin Allen 27 (12)
Sufyan Mokim 2-6
New Zealand won by 8 wickets and claimed 4-1.
