Pakistan All Out for 91, Jamieson Takes 3, Duffy Grabs 4, Seifert’s Quick 44 Secures Victory for New Zealand, Leading 1-0
Toss, Venue & Playing XI
The first T20I match between Pakistan and New Zealand was played in Christchurch, where New Zealand won the toss and decided to bowl first.
Playing XI:
Pakistan: Mohammad Haris, Hasan Nawaz, Salman Ali Agha (c), Irfan Khan, Shadab Khan, Khushdil Shah, Abdul Samad, Jahandad Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Abrar Ahmed, Mohammad Ali.
New Zealand: Tim Seifert, Finn Allen, Tim Robinson, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Hay, Michael Bracewell (c), Zakary Foulkes, Kyle Jamieson, Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy.
Pakistan Innings Highlights
In Christchurch, New Zealand’s bowlers, Kyle Jamieson and Jacob Duffy, completely dominated Pakistan’s batting lineup. Returning after nearly two years, Jamieson made an immediate impact by dismissing Mohammad Haris in the very first over.
Debutant Hasan Nawaz also fell quickly, caught at third man off Duffy’s bowling. Both Pakistani openers were dismissed for zero.
Jamieson continued his lethal spell, getting Irfan Khan caught behind, reducing Pakistan to 1/3—their third-lowest score for three wickets in T20I history.
Tim Robinson then took a stunning catch to dismiss Shadab Khan, reminiscent of Glenn Phillips’ fielding brilliance. By the end of the powerplay, Pakistan had slumped to 14/4.
Captain Salman Ali Agha and Khushdil Shah tried to stabilize the innings. Agha played a reverse sweep off Ish Sodhi for four, while Khushdil smashed a six over mid-wicket in the same over.
In the next over, Khushdil hit back-to-back boundaries off Bracewell, but their resistance didn’t last long. Agha was caught attempting another reverse sweep, and Khushdil was caught at point while playing an aggressive shot. Pakistan was reduced to 64/6.
The lower order, including Abdul Samad and Jahandad Khan, also failed to contribute significantly, as they fell trying to play big shots. Jacob Duffy wrapped up the innings by taking the last two wickets.
Pakistan’s total of 91 was the fourth-lowest score by any team in New Zealand.
Pakistan, aiming to test a new combination by dropping senior players Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan, struggled badly. Unfortunately, their plan backfired as they collapsed to just 91 runs, marking their fifth-lowest total in T20I history.
Key Performers (Pakistan Batting)
- Khushdil Shah: 32 runs off 30 balls
- Salman Ali Agha: 18 runs off 20 balls
New Zealand Bowling
- Jacob Duffy: 4 wickets for 14 runs in 3.4 overs
- Kyle Jamieson: 3 wickets for just 8 runs in 4 overs
- Ish Sodhi: 2 wickets for 27 runs in 4 overs
New Zealand Innings Highlights
Chasing a modest target of 92, New Zealand made it look effortless. Tim Seifert started cautiously against Shaheen Shah Afridi but unleashed his aggression in Mohammad Ali’s second over, hitting three consecutive boundaries off Afridi. Finn Allen joined the onslaught, hitting a six off Jahandad Khan. Both openers provided a blazing start.
When Abrar Ahmed came to bowl, Seifert greeted him with a massive six over long-off. However, Abrar had his revenge, dismissing Seifert with a carrom ball, but by then, New Zealand was already in a commanding position.
Finn Allen continued his aggressive approach, smashing two fours and a six. Tim Robinson also joined the party with a six as New Zealand comfortably chased the target in just 10.1 overs, securing a 9-wicket victory and taking a 1-0 lead in the five-match series.
Key Performers (New Zealand Batting)
- Tim Seifert: 44 runs off 29 balls
- Finn Allen: 29* runs off 17 balls
Pakistan Bowling
- Abrar Ahmed: 1 wicket for 15 runs in 2.1 overs
- Mohammad Ali: 25 runs conceded in 3 overs
Match Summary
Pakistan: 91/10 (18.4 overs)
New Zealand: 92/1 (10.1 overs)
Result: New Zealand won by 9 wickets (with 59 balls remaining)
Player of the Match
Kyle Jamieson was the standout performer, dismantling Pakistan’s top order with his fiery spell. He bowled four overs, conceding just 8 runs, and picked up 3 crucial wickets. His stellar bowling earned him the Player of the Match award.
Scorecard
Pakistan innings
| Batsman | Runs |
|---|---|
| Mohammad Haris | 0(6) |
| Hasan Nawaz | 0(2) |
| Salman Ali Agha(c) | 18(20) |
| Irfan Khan | 1(6) |
| Shadab Khan | 3(6) |
| Khushdil Shah | 32(30) |
| Abdul Samad | 7(12) |
| Jahandad Khan | 17(17) |
| Shaheen Shah Afridi | 1(8) |
| Abrar Ahmed | 2(4) |
| Mohammad Ali | 1*(1) |
| Extras | 9 (lb3, wd6) |
| Total | 91/10 |
New Zealand Bowling
| Bowler | O-R-W-E |
|---|---|
| Kyle Jamieson | 4-8-3-2.00 |
| Jacob Duffy | 3.4-14-4-3.81 |
| Zakary Foulkes | 3-11-1-3.66 |
| Michael Bracewell | 4-28-0-7.00 |
| Ish Sodhi | 4-27-2-6.75 |
New Zealand Batting
| Batsman | Runs |
|---|---|
| Tim Seifert | 44(29) |
| Finn Allen | 29*(17) |
| Tim Robinson | 18*(15) |
| Extras | 1(lb1) |
| Total | 92/1 |
Pakistan Bowling
| Bowler | O-R-W-E |
|---|---|
| Shaheen Shah Afridi | 2-17-0-8.50 |
| Mohammad Ali | 3-25-0-8.33 |
| Jahandad Khan | 1-16-0-16.00 |
| Abrar Ahmed | 2.1-15-1-6.92 |
| Shadab Khan | 2-18-0-9.00 |
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