New Zealand vs. Pakistan 3rd T20I, pakistan beat New Zealand by Pakistan won by 9 wickets (with 24 balls remaining) the first won by t20 series.
Match Summary: Pakistan's Explosive Chase Stuns New Zealand
Eden Park in Auckland witnessed a thrilling T20I encounter on March 21, 2025, where Pakistan delivered a spectacular run chase to defeat New Zealand by 9 wickets. After New Zealand posted a challenging total of 204, Pakistan's batting lineup, led by a sensational century from Hasan Nawaz, dismantled the Kiwi bowling attack.
New Zealand's innings was characterized by aggressive batting, particularly from Mark Chapman, who contributed a brilliant 94. However, Pakistan's bowlers managed to take wickets at crucial intervals, preventing New Zealand from setting an even higher target.
Pakistan's response was nothing short of extraordinary. Hasan Nawaz's explosive innings of 105 not out, combined with solid contributions from Mohammad Haris and Agha Salman, ensured a comfortable victory with 24 balls to spare. This win significantly shifted the momentum of the series.
Scorecard:
New Zealand Innings:
- Tim Seifert: 19 (9) - c Agha Salman b Haris Rauf
- Finn Allen: 0 (3) - c Haris Rauf b Shaheen Shah Afridi
- Mark Chapman: 94 (44) - c Shadab Khan b Shaheen Shah Afridi
- Daryl Mitchell: 17 (11) - c Haris Rauf b Shadab Khan
- James Neesham: 3 (7) - lbw b Abbas Afridi
- Mitchell Hay: 9 (8) - b Abrar Ahmed
- Michael Bracewell: 31 (18) - b Haris Rauf
- Kyle Jamieson: 0 (1) - b Abrar Ahmed
- Ish Sodhi: 10 (10) - c Mohammad Haris b Haris Rauf
- Jacob Duffy: 2 (4) - c Irfan Khan b Abbas Afridi
- Ben Sears: 7 (4) - not out
- Extras: 12 (b 4, lb 4, w 4)
- Total: 204 (19.5 overs)
Pakistan Innings:
- Mohammad Haris: 41 (20) - c Mitchell Hay b Jacob Duffy
- Hasan Nawaz: 105 (45) - not out
- Agha Salman: 51 (31) - not out
- Extras: 10 (lb 5, w 5)
- Total: 207/1 (16 overs)
Bowling Performances:
- Pakistan:
- Shaheen Shah Afridi: 4-0-36-2
- Haris Rauf: 4-0-29-3
- Abrar Ahmed: 3-0-43-2
- Abbas Afridi: 2.5-0-24-2
- New Zealand:
- Kyle Jamieson: 4-0-54-0
- Jacob Duffy: 3-0-37-1
- Ben Sears: 4-0-51-0
Key Match Moments:
- Mark Chapman's aggressive batting provided New Zealand with a strong foundation.
- Haris Rauf's crucial wickets helped Pakistan restrict New Zealand's total.
- Hasan Nawaz's explosive century was the defining performance of the match.
- Agha salman provided a very strong supporting innings.
- Pakistan's dominant power play in their batting innings, set the tone for the chase.
Player of the Match:
- Hasan Nawaz (Pakistan)
Match Details:
- Venue: Eden Park, Auckland
- Toss: Pakistan won and elected to field.
- Result: Pakistan won by 9 wickets.
This detailed summary captures the essence of the match, highlighting the key performances and moments that contributed to Pakistan's impressive victory.