New Zealand defeated Pakistan by nine wickets in the first T20I of the five-match series at Hagley Oval on Sunday, thanks to a stellar performance by their openers.
Chasing a small target of 91, Tim Seifert and Finn Allen made light work of the chase, with a blistering 53-run partnership in the powerplay.
Seifert’s knock of 44 off 29 balls ended when he was dismissed by Abrar Ahmed, leaving New Zealand at 53-1 in the sixth over
New Zealand defeated Pakistan by nine wickets in the first T20I of the five-match series at Hagley Oval on Sunday, thanks to a stellar performance by their openers.
Chasing a small target of 91, Tim Seifert and Finn Allen made light work of the chase, with a blistering 53-run partnership in the powerplay.
Seifert’s knock of 44 off 29 balls ended when he was dismissed by Abrar Ahmed, leaving New Zealand at 53-1 in the sixth over.Pakistan’s batting failed to fire after they were asked to bat first, posting a mere 91 all out. New Zealand’s disciplined bowling attack was led by Kyle Jamieson, who took three wickets, including the early dismissals of Mohammad Haris and Irfan Khan.
