New Zealand’s worst defeat in the first match of the series. According to the details, the series of T20 and ODI matches between Pakistan and New Zealand is starting today.
The first match of the series between the two teams took place at Gaddafi Stadium Lahore.
New Zealand’s worst defeat in the first match of the series
Chasing a target of 183 runs, the Kiwi batsmen were bundled out for just 94 runs, Pakistan’s Haris Rauf was instrumental in his team’s victory by dismissing 4 players.
Babar Azam, the captain of the national squad, was earlier selected to bat first after winning the toss.
Batting first, the entire Pakistan team was bowled out for 182 runs in the 20th over, after which the Kiwis got a target of 183 runs.
For Pakistan, Fakhar Zaman and Saeem Ayub scored 47 and 47 runs respectively, while New Zealand’s Matt Henry was the most outstanding bowler with 3 wickets for 32 runs.
It should be noted that Lahore will host the first three T20 matches of the five-match series, with Rawalpindi hosting the final two.
After the T20 series is over, a set of three ODIs will be played.
