The last match of the five -match T20 series between Pakistan and New Zealand was played at the Sky Stadium in Wellington. In this match, New Zealand defeated Pakistan by eight wickets and won the series 4–1. Tim Seifrt’s rage batting gave New Zealand a stunning victory. Pakistan batted first and scored a score of 128/9, which New Zealand achieved in just 10 overs. Let us know the complete information about this exciting match in detail.
Match observation (table)
| Description | Information |
| match type | 5th T20i, Pakistan vs New Zealand |
| venue | Sky Stadium, Wellington |
| Toss winner | New Zealand (Option to bowl first) |
| Pakistan score | 128/9 (20 overs) |
| New Zealand score | 131/2 (10 overs) |
| Result | New Zealand won 8 wickets |
| Series result | New Zealand won the series 4–1 |
| Match player | Tim Safart (97* 38 balls) |
Tim Cifart batting quickly
New Zealand batsman Tim CIFT performed brilliantly in this match. He scored an unbeaten 97 off just 38 balls, including 10 sixes and 6 fours. His batting was so aggressive that he put pressure on Pakistan bowlers from the first over. CIFart scored 25 runs in the second over and gave his team a fast start.
Pakistan’s weak batting
The Pakistan team batted first and performed disappointing. The team came under pressure as the initial wicket fell early.
- Hasan Nawaz could not even open an account and was dismissed at zero.
- Mohammad Haris (11) and Omair Yusuf (7) were also dismissed early.
The team’s score was just 25/3 at one time. Although captain Salman Ali Aga (51 runs) and Shadab Khan (28 runs) tried to handle the team by parting, but the rest of the batsmen could not do anything special.
New Zealand bowling
New Zealand bowlers performed brilliantly.
- James Neesham destroyed Pakistan’s batting with five wickets. His spell (5/22) was the best performance of the match.
- Jacob Dafi (2/18) and Ish Sodhi (1/32) also contributed significantly.
New Zealand’s fast start
The start of New Zealand’s innings was very aggressive.
- Finn Alan scored 27 off just 12 balls, including five fours and a six.
- Even after Alan was dismissed, Tim CIFT retained his rhythm and continued to hit sixes.
Series result
With this victory, New Zealand won the five-match T20 series 4–1. This performance shows how strong the New Zealand team is, even though they were playing without their main team.
Major player performance (table)
| player name | Performance highlighted |
| Tim safert | Runs 97* 38 balls, including 10 sixes |
| Search for allen | 27 runs off 12 balls |
| James Neesham | Bowling: 5 wickets for 22 runs |
| Salman Ali Aga | Batting: 51 runs with 39 balls |
Exciting moments for the audience
Many exciting moments were seen during the match:
- Tim Cifrt hit three consecutive sixes.
- Taking five wickets of James Neesham, which pushed Pakistan to the backfoot.
- The fast start of Finn Alan which made the target chase easier.
What learned?
Both teams learned from this match:
- Pakistan will have to improve its batting, especially in the top order.
- New Zealand showed how strong his bench strength is.
conclusion
This match between Pakistan vs New Zealand was memorable for cricket lovers. The performance of players like Tim CIFT and James Neesham shows that every moment in cricket can be something new. New Zealand not only won the match but maintained its dominance throughout the series.
Disclaimer: This article is written only for the purpose of providing information. The results of cricket matches are real and not fake in any way.
