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New Zealand thrashed Pakistan by nine wickets in the opening T20 of the series in Christchurch.<\/b><\/p>\n
Pakistan were bowled out for 91 at the Hagley Oval – their lowest T20 total in New Zealand – before the hosts raced to their target with 9.5 overs to spare.<\/p>\n
In Pakistan’s first game under new captain Salman Agha, they lost both openers – Mohammad Haris and Hasan Nawaz – for ducks, were 3-3 after three overs and 14-4 after the six-over powerplay, and only three batters reached double figures.<\/p>\n
Man of the match Kyle Jamieson took three of the first four wickets on his way to figures of 3-8, while new-ball partner Jacob Duffy claimed 4-14.<\/p>\n
Khushdil Shah, who hit 32 off 30 balls, was the only batter to make more than 18.<\/p>\n
Opener Tim Seifert propelled New Zealand’s chase with 44 off 29 deliveries before Finn Allen and Tim Robinson wrapped up victory thanks to an unbroken stand of 39.<\/p>\n
The second T20 of the five-match series takes place in Dunedin on Tuesday.<\/p>\n
Pakistan’s previous lowest T20 score in New Zealand came in their most recent meeting in January 2024, when they were bowled out for 92 in pursuit of 135 in Christchurch.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n