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New Zealand vs Pakistan, 5th T20I Match Summary

NZ vs PAK, 2025 - T20 Summary

New Zealand vs Pakistan Scorecard

Match Ended

5th T20I, Sky Stadium, Wellington , Mar 26, 2025

New Zealand

131/2 (10.0/20)

Pakistan

128/9 (20.0/20)

New Zealand beat Pakistan by 8 wickets

Player of the Match

James Neesham

5/22(4)

Player of the Series

Tim Seifert

PAK 128/9

Top Batsmen

Salman Agha

51 (39)

6x4s
1x6s
130.76SR

Shadab Khan

28 (20)

5x4s
0x6s
140SR

Top Bowlers

James Neesham

ECON 5.50

OVERS

22/5

R/W

Jacob Duffy

ECON 4.50

OVERS

18/2

R/W

NZ 131/2

Top Batsmen

Tim Seifert

97 (38)

6x4s
10x6s
255.26SR

Finn Allen

27 (12)

5x4s
1x6s
225SR

Top Bowlers

Sufiyan Muqeem

ECON 3.00

OVERS

6/2

R/W

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ECON 11.00

OVERS

22/0

R/W

Right then, that will be it from the T20Is where New Zealand takes the series by a 4-1 margin. We hope you enjoyed the coverage. The action now shifts to the three-match ODI series. The first game will be played on March 28th at McLean Park in Napier. That game will start at 10.00 pm GMT. But as you know, you can always join early for all the build-up. Until then, take care, and cheers!

Michael Bracewell, the skipper of New Zealand, is thrilled with his team's performance, particularly the bowling unit, which has been outstanding throughout the series. Michael Bracewell reckons that the team has rotated players and given squad members a chance to shine, all while securing a series win is a big positive for them. He's also impressed with how the team bounced back after their defeat in the third game, showing great resilience and determination.

Salman Agha, Pakistan's skipper, graciously conceded that New Zealand outplayed them, giving credit to the Kiwis for their impressive performance. Despite the loss, Agha highlighted the positives, noting that players like Hasan Nawaz and Mohammad Haris showed promising batting skills in the game they won, while Sufiyan Muqeem impressed in this contest. Agha also expressed optimism about the upcoming ODI series, emphasizing that the ODI team is more experienced and a different entity altogether. He's hopeful that this difference will translate to a better outcome for Pakistan in the ODI series.

Tim Seifert, the Player of the Series, shares his thoughts. He says that his approach was to play aggressively, and he's thrilled that it paid off. Tim acknowledged that he got a bit lucky early on, with a few shots flying off the bat, setting the tone for his innings. Looking ahead, Tim mentioned that he's looking forward to taking a well-deserved break, spending quality time with his family for a couple of weeks, before returning to cricket duties.

James Neesham, the Player of the Match, shares his thoughts. He credits the top-order bowlers for making his job easier, allowing him to capitalize on the pressure they built. James emphasized his focus on performing well whenever given the opportunity, and he's eager to continue doing so. He also praised the Kiwi's batting unit, who have been in superb form throughout the series, making for an entertaining watch

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Earlier in the game, Pakistan scored 128 in 20 overs, driven by Skipper Salman's half-century. Shadab also contributed significantly, but the rest of Pakistan's batting lineup struggled. New Zealand's bowling attack was led by James Neesham, who took five wickets. Jacob Duffy claimed two, while Ben Sears and Ish Sodhi took one wicket each.

Chasing a modest total, New Zealand got off to a flying start, scoring 92 runs in the Powerplay. Tim Seifert, in scintillating form throughout the series, led the charge with an aggressive 97. Finn Allen provided solid support as well. Pakistan's bowlers struggled to contain the Kiwis' onslaught, with Sufiyan Muqeem being the only bright spot, claiming two wickets and bowling economically. With the pitch favorable for the batters, the total of 128 posted by Pakistan never looked to trouble the home side and they have breezed past this in the blink of an eye.

The Kiwis secured a convincing victory over Pakistan, winning by 8 wickets and 10 overs to spare. This win has ended the 5-match T20I series in favor of New Zealand, with a dominant 4-1 scoreline.

Over 10 : 131/2

26 Runs

69.1
19.2
19.3
69.4
69.5
69.6

T. Seifert

97 (38)

D. Mitchell

2 (4)

S. Khan

2-0-33-0

9.6

Shadab Khan To Tim Seifert

SIX! TIM SEIFERT FINISHES IT IN FINE FASHION! Floated full, outside off. Tim Seifert gets low and smokes it over the wide long-off fence for another maximum to get the job done. He ends with an unbeaten 97 off just 38 balls. New Zealand win by 8 wickets with 10 overs to spare and take the series 4-1.

9.5

Shadab Khan To Tim Seifert

SIX MORE! INCREDIBLE STRIKING! Floated up outside off. Tim Seifert clears the front leg and slog sweeps high over wide long-on for a third maximum in the over.

9.4

Shadab Khan To Tim Seifert

DROPPED AND SIX! Shadab Khan bowls it slower through the air, and much wide outside off. Tim Seifert reaches for it and lofts it toward the long-off region. Haris Rauf fails to judge it and the ball bursts through his hands and palms it over the ropes for a maximum.

9.3

Shadab Khan To Daryl Mitchell

Floated full, around off. Daryl Mitchell heaves it off the inner half through mid-wicket region for a single.

9.2

Shadab Khan To Tim Seifert

Quicker length ball, outside off. Tim Seifert flat-bats this toward long-off for just a single.

9.1

Shadab Khan To Tim Seifert

SIX! LAUNCHED! Tossed up full, on off. Tim Seifert gets low and powers it flat over the cow corner fence for a biggie. He is a hurry to finish this.

Over 9 : 105/2

2 Runs

08.1
W 8.2
18.3
18.4
08.5
08.6

D. Mitchell

1 (3)

T. Seifert

72 (33)

S. Muqeem

2-0-6-2

8.6

Sufiyan Muqeem To Daryl Mitchell

Flatter length ball, on off. Daryl Mitchell gets behind the line and defends from the crease.

8.5

Sufiyan Muqeem To Daryl Mitchell

Tossed up on the middle and leg. Daryl Mitchell nudges into the leg side where the bowler runs across and stops it himself.

8.4

Sufiyan Muqeem To Tim Seifert

Flatter googly, around off. Dabbed to short third for one.

8.3

Sufiyan Muqeem To Daryl Mitchell

Tossed up on the middle and leg. Daryl Mitchell eases it past the bowler and down to long-on for one.

Daryl Mitchell walks in at number 4.

8.2

Sufiyan Muqeem To Mark Chapman OUT!

OUT! STUMPED! Sufiyan Muqeem gets his man! Delivers it full and quick, on the leg stump line. Mark Chapman looks to jam it but the ball comes off his pad and goes toward the keeper. Mohammad Haris behind the stumps is quick to take off the bails as Mark Chapman loses his balance and his foot is out of the crease. Sufiyan Muqeem has his second wicket as Chapman departs early.

8.1

Sufiyan Muqeem To Mark Chapman

Bowls it full and quick on the middle and leg stump line. Mark Chapman gets low for the swipe but the ball skids through and hits him in front. An appeal from Pakistan and up goes the finger. Mark Chapman has gone upstairs for the review. The ball tracking shows that the impact is outside the line and Chapman survives.

Over 8 : 103/1

7 Runs

17.1
17.2
07.3
17.4
07.5
47.6

T. Seifert

71 (32)

M. Chapman

3 (5)

S. Khan

1-0-7-0

7.6

Shadab Khan To Tim Seifert

FOUR! PUMPED! Dropped short, outside off. Tim Seifert gets on top of the bounce and slaps it toward deep extra cover region. One bounce and over the ropes.

7.5

Shadab Khan To Tim Seifert

Flatter leg break, outside off. Tim Seifert cuts it to the point fielder.

7.4

Shadab Khan To Mark Chapman

Tossed up on off. Mark Chapman eases this through covers for a single.

7.3

Shadab Khan To Mark Chapman

DROPPED! Shortish leg break, on the middle and leg stump line. Mark Chapman goes back and pulls it straight to the throat of Usman Khan at the deep square leg region. He shells down the simple chance. Mark Chapman gets a lifeline.

7.2

Shadab Khan To Tim Seifert

Banged in short and quick on off. Tim Seifert swats it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

7.1

Shadab Khan To Mark Chapman

Flatter leg break, on the middle and leg. Mark Chapman backs away and chips it past the left of the bowler for a single.

Over 7 : 96/1

4 Runs

16.1
W 6.2
06.3
16.4
26.5
06.6

T. Seifert

66 (29)

M. Chapman

1 (2)

S. Muqeem

1-0-4-1

6.6

Sufiyan Muqeem To Tim Seifert

Pushed through quicker, and flatter, on off. Tim Seifert plays across the line and gets the inside edge onto the pad. A tidy over from Sufiyan Muqeem.

6.5

Sufiyan Muqeem To Tim Seifert

Wrong'un, slower through the air, outside off. Tim Seifert goes back and pulls it toward wide of long-on for a couple. A misfield in the deep allows the second run.

Full Commentary

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26 Runs

S. Khan to T. Seifert D. Mitchell