Pakistan thrash New Zealand by 9 wickets in third T20I match
This victory kept the series alive for Pakistan, now trailing 1-2 in the five-match series.
Pakistan secured a decisive victory by 9 wickets against New Zealand in Auckland on Friday, in the third Twenty20 to keep the series alive.
Earlier, Pakistan Won the Toss and chose to field First. New Zealand were bowled out for 204 runs in 19.5 overs.
Mark Chapman scored 94 off 44 balls. Michael Bracewell contributed 31 runs off 18 balls.
Haris Rauf took three wickets for Pakistan, helping to restrict New Zealand’s total.
Pakistan responded with a blistering chase, led by opener Hasan Nawaz’s maiden T20I century to help his side crush the hosts by nine wickets.
After registering a duck in both of his first two international innings, Nawaz made a remarkable comeback with an unbeaten 105* off 45 balls, leading the tourists to 207-1 in pursuit of New Zealand’s 204.
While Salman Agha supported with 51* off 26 balls.
The opening pair of Nawaz and Mohammad Haris provided a strong start with a 74-run partnership. Pakistan reached the target in just 16 overs, winning by 9 wickets.
