Dominant New Zealand Crush Pakistan in T20 Opener with Record-Low Score
New Zealand's dominant bowling performance led by Kyle Jamieson crushed Pakistan for a record-low score in the T20 series opener at Hagley Oval.
New Zealand's Commanding Bowling Performance
In a stunning display of pace bowling, New Zealand dismantled Pakistan for just 91 runs - their lowest T20 total on New Zealand soil. Kyle Jamieson (3-8) and Jacob Duffy (4-14) wreaked havoc, reducing Pakistan to 3-3 in the powerplay.
Pakistan's Batting Collapse
Pakistan's new era under captain Salman Agha began disastrously with openers falling for golden ducks. Only Khushdil Shah (32 off 30) showed resistance as five batters failed to score.
Clinical Chase by Black Caps
Tim Seifert's blistering 44 (29) set the platform for New Zealand's nine-wicket win, achieved with 59 balls remaining. The unbroken 39-run stand between Allen and Robinson sealed the victory.
Key Stats:
- Pakistan's previous lowest NZ T20 score: 92 (Jan 2024, also in Christchurch)
- Jamieson's 3-8: Best T20I figures for NZ vs Pakistan
- Powerplay comparison: NZ 54/1 vs PAK's 14/4
Upcoming Fixture
The teams next meet in Dunedin for the 2nd T20 on Tuesday, where Pakistan will seek redemption after this humbling defeat.
Iraq
17:00 International, Friendly International
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Thailand
21:00 International, Friendly International
21:00
Fiji
Malaysia
21:00 International, Friendly International
21:00
Singapore
Chad
21:00 Africa, CAF WC Qualification, Round 7
21:00
Ghana
Mauritius
22:00 Africa, CAF WC Qualification, Round 7
22:00
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