Pakistan’s Khushdil Shah enjoying a shot throughout a T20I match towards New Zealand on March 16, 2025.— Fb@PCB
CHRISTCHURCH: Pakistan have been foiled for a mere 91 towards New Zealand within the first T20 of the 5 match collection performed on the Hagley Oval in Christchurch.
Pakistan batter regarded clueless towards the New Zealand seamers and have been restricted to 14-4 within the powerplay. Afterwards Salman Ali Agha and Khushdil Shah fashioned a small partnership but it surely was damaged when Agha received out to Ish Sodhi after scoring 18.
Khushdil was the best scorer from Pakistan with 32 runs off 30 deliveries.
For New Zealand Jacob Duffy starred with 4 wickets whereas Kyle Jamieson claimed three scalps. Ish Sodhi received two whereas skipper Bracewell received one wicket.
Earlier, New Zealand had received the toss and elected to area first.
Pakistan’s squad consists of three uncapped gamers – Abdul Samad, Hasan Nawaz and Mohammad Ali – who earned call-ups to the nationwide facet following their spectacular performances in current home occasions.
Opening batter Hasan Nawaz is making his worldwide debut was dismissed not a duck. Wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Haris was additionally dismissed with out scoring.
New Zealand tour schedule:
16 Mar – first T20I, Hagley Oval, Christchurch
18 Mar – second T20I, College Oval, Dunedin
21 Mar – third T20I, Eden Park, Auckland
23 Mar – fourth T20I, Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui
26 Mar – fifth T20I, Sky Stadium, Wellington
29 Mar – first ODI, McLean Park, Napier
2 Apr – second ODI, Seddon Park, Hamilton
5 Apr – third ODI, Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui
