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New Zealand vs Pakistan, 1st T20I Match Summary

NZ vs PAK, 2025 - T20 Summary

New Zealand vs Pakistan Scorecard
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Match Ended   
92/1 (10.1/20)
91 (18.4/20)
New Zealand beat Pakistan by 9 wickets
PAK 91/10
Bat Top Batsmen
32 (30)
  • 0x4s
  • 3x6s
  • 106.66SR
Salman Agha
Salman Agha
18 (20)
  • 2x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 90SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
ECON 3.81
3.4
OVERS
14/4
R/W
Bowler
ECON 2.00
4
OVERS
8/3
R/W
NZ 92/1
Bat Top Batsmen
44 (29)
  • 7x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 151.72SR
29 (17)
  • 2x4s
  • 2x6s
  • 170.58SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
ECON 6.92
2.1
OVERS
15/1
R/W
Bowler
ECON 16.00
1
OVERS
16/0
R/W
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Right then, that is it from today's thrilling match, which concluded with a convincing win for New Zealand. The second T20 between these teams is just around the corner, scheduled for Tuesday, March 18th at 1.15 am GMT. We invite you to join us again a bit early for the pre-match buildup. Until then, take care and cheers!
Michael Bracewell, the skipper of New Zealand, says that it was a great day and it was fun to see Kyle Jamieson and Jacob Duffy bowl. Adds that they will put the same efforts in their following games as well.
Salman Agha, the skipper of Pakistan, says that it was a difficult outing for them and they need to move on from this. Adds that they will try to leave this behind and bounce back in their next game. Adds that new ball works well for New Zealand and they will try to do the same with the ball in the next game.
Kyle Jamieson is the Player of the Match. He says that the conditions were good, and it worked well for them. Adds that it feels good to get an early lead in the series and it was a great team effort. Ends by saying that Jacob Duffy was impressive as well and it was fun to see him at the other end.
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Earlier in the game, New Zealand dominated with the ball, bundling Pakistan for a mere 91. Kyle Jamieson took three wickets in the powerplay, while Jacob Duffy finished with impressive figures of 4/14. Agha Salman and Khushdil Shah briefly steadied the ship with a 46-run partnership, but the Pakistani batters struggled to handle the bounce and pace, with only three batters reaching double figures.
Pakistan's bowling attack, who are mostly known for their bowling, had a forgettable outing. Abrar Ahmed was the sole wicket-taker, but it was too little, too late. The team will need to regroup and reassess their strategies in order to bounce back stronger in the next game.
Seifert's quickfire 44, which came to an end in the 6th over, had already taken the game away from Pakistan. With the majority of the work done, Finn Allen and Tim Robinson completed the formalities, guiding New Zealand to a convincing win with almost ten overs left.
A convincing victory for the hosts as they take an early lead in this series. New Zealand's pursuit of a modest 92-run target got off to a blistering start, courtesy of Tim Seifert's aggressive batting. Seifert took the lead, playing a dominant role, while Finn Allen provided able support, ensuring the Pakistani bowlers were never allowed to settle. The duo's partnership set the tone for a comprehensive victory.
Over 10.1 : 92/1
2 Runs
  • 210.1
T. Robinson
18 (15)
F. Allen
29 (17)
A. Ahmed
2.1-0-15-1
10.1
2
Abrar Ahmed To Tim Robinson
That will do! Short, on off, Tim Robinson punches it through covers for a brace. New Zealand beat Pakistan convincingly by 9 wickets!
Drinks! The finish line is in sight! New Zealand are just two runs away from victory, and it's likely to be all over in the next ball or two. However, due to the traditions of cricket, they will have to wait.
Over 10 : 90/1
14 Runs
  • 69.1
  • 1 LB 9.2
  • 09.3
  • 19.4
  • 29.5
  • 49.6
F. Allen
29 (17)
T. Robinson
16 (14)
M. Ali
3-0-25-0
9.6
4
Mohammad Ali To Finn Allen
FOUR! Well played! On a length, down leg, Finn Allen swivels and pulls it through backward square leg for a boundary.
9.5
2
Mohammad Ali To Finn Allen
Length again, on off, Finn Allen punches it through covers for a brace. Just 6 needed now!
9.4
1
Mohammad Ali To Tim Robinson
On a length, on off, Tim Robinson flicks it to mid-wicket for one.
9.3
0
Mohammad Ali To Tim Robinson
Length, on off, Tim Robinson blocks it to covers.
9.2
lb
Mohammad Ali To Finn Allen
Lands it down leg, Finn Allen looks to flick it but the ball brushes his pads and rolls fine. They cross.
9.1
6
Mohammad Ali To Finn Allen
SIX! They are wasting no time here! Back of a length, don leg, Finn Allen swivels and pulls it over fine leg for a biggie.
Over 9 : 76/1
10 Runs
  • 28.1
  • 08.2
  • 68.3
  • 18.4
  • 18.5
  • 08.6
T. Robinson
15 (12)
F. Allen
17 (13)
S. Khan
2-0-18-0
8.6
0
Shadab Khan To Tim Robinson
Flatter, down leg, Tim Robinson looks to block it but gets a hit on his pads. A stifled appeal but turned down. Salman Agha goes upstairs. Ultra Edge shows no spike and Ball Tracking shows that it was missing leg. The onfield decision stands NOT OUT!
8.5
1
Shadab Khan To Finn Allen
Lands it on off, Finn Allen eases it to covers for one more.
8.4
1
Shadab Khan To Tim Robinson
Full, on off, Tim Robinson taps it to point for one.
8.3
6
Shadab Khan To Tim Robinson
SIX! All the way! Fuller one, just outside off, Tim Robinson moves forward and plunders it over long off as the ball sails over the fence.
8.2
0
Shadab Khan To Tim Robinson
Bowls it on off, Tim Robinson blocks it to covers.
8.1
2
Shadab Khan To Tim Robinson
Lands it on off, Tim Robinson flicks it through mid-wicket for a brace.
Over 8 : 66/1
5 Runs
  • 07.1
  • 27.2
  • 17.3
  • 07.4
  • 17.5
  • 17.6
T. Robinson
6 (7)
F. Allen
16 (12)
A. Ahmed
2-0-13-1
7.6
1
Abrar Ahmed To Tim Robinson
Slower one, outside off, Tim Robinson drives it to covers for one.
7.5
1
Abrar Ahmed To Finn Allen
Lands it on off, Finn Allen knocks it to long off for one.
7.4
0
Abrar Ahmed To Finn Allen
Fuller, on leg, Finn Allen flicks it to the mid-wicket fielder.
7.3
1
Abrar Ahmed To Tim Robinson
Short, on off, Tim Robinson punches it to covers for one.
7.2
2
Abrar Ahmed To Tim Robinson
Flatter, on off, Tim Robinson drills it to long on for a brace.
7.1
0
Abrar Ahmed To Tim Robinson
Quicker, on off, Tim Robinson blocks it back.
Over 7 : 61/1
8 Runs
  • 46.1
  • 06.2
  • 16.3
  • 16.4
  • 16.5
  • 16.6
T. Robinson
2 (3)
F. Allen
15 (10)
S. Khan
1-0-8-0
6.6
1
Shadab Khan To Tim Robinson
Quicker one, angling in, Tim Robinson knocks it to mid on for one.
10 OV
14 Runs
M. Ali to F. Allen T. Robinson
  • 69.1
  • 1 LB 9.2
  • 09.3
  • 19.4
  • 29.5
  • 49.6
9 OV
10 Runs
S. Khan to T. Robinson F. Allen
  • 28.1
  • 08.2
  • 68.3
  • 18.4
  • 18.5
  • 08.6
8 OV
5 Runs
A. Ahmed to T. Robinson F. Allen
  • 07.1
  • 27.2
  • 17.3
  • 07.4
  • 17.5
  • 17.6
7 OV
8 Runs
S. Khan to F. Allen T. Robinson
  • 46.1
  • 06.2
  • 16.3
  • 16.4
  • 16.5
  • 16.6
6 OV
8 Runs
A. Ahmed to T. Seifert T. Robinson
  • 05.1
  • 65.2
  • 05.3
  • 25.4
  • W 5.5
  • 05.6
5 OV
16 Runs
J. Khan to F. Allen T. Seifert
  • 14.1
  • 04.2
  • 44.3
  • 44.4
  • 14.5
  • 64.6
4 OV
7 Runs
M. Ali to F. Allen T. Seifert
  • 13.1
  • 23.2
  • 03.3
  • 43.4
  • 03.5
  • 03.6
3 OV
16 Runs
S. Afridi to T. Seifert F. Allen
  • 12.1
  • 12.2
  • 42.3
  • 42.4
  • 22.5
  • 42.6
2 OV
5 Runs
M. Ali to T. Seifert F. Allen
  • 01.1
  • 01.2
  • 01.3
  • 41.4
  • 11.5
  • 01.6
1 OV
1 Runs
S. Afridi to T. Seifert F. Allen
  • 00.1
  • 00.2
  • 00.3
  • 00.4
  • 10.5
  • 00.6
Match Info
  • Venue Hagley Oval, Christchurch
  • Weather Sunny
  • Toss New Zealand won the toss and elected to field
  • Result New Zealand beat Pakistan by 9 wickets
  • Player of the Match Kyle Jamieson
  • Umpire Sam Nogajski (AUS), Wayne Knights (NZ) and Kim Cotton (NZ)
  • Referee Jeff Crowe (NZ)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: Pakistan 91/10 in 18.4 overs
  • Pakistan 51/4 in 10.5 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Pakistan 14/4
  • Referral 1 (5.6 ovs): New Zealand against Salman Agha (Caught) Unsuccessful (NZ: 1, PAK: 2)
  • Abdul Samad, Hasan Nawaz, Mohammad Ali make their T20I Debut
  • Referral 1 (8.6 ovs): Pakistan against Tim Robinson (LBW) Unsuccessful (NZ: 2, PAK: 1)
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): New Zealand 53/1
  • 1st wicket partnership: 51 off 32 balls between T Seifert (42) and F Allen (9)
  • New Zealand 51/0 in 5.2 overs
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Player Runs Avg.
Tim Seifert NZ 44 44.00
Khushdil Shah PAK 32 32.00
Finn Allen NZ 29 -
Tim Robinson NZ 18 -
Salman Agha PAK 18 18.00
Player Wickets Eco.
Kyle Jamieson NZ 3 2.00
Ish Sodhi NZ 2 6.75
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