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New Zealand Dominates Pakistan in T20 Series Opener

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New Zealand crushed Pakistan in the first T20 match, securing a resounding 9-wicket victory. The Kiwi bowlers completely dismantled the Pakistani batting line-up, bowling them out for a paltry 91 runs.

Sports News: New Zealand delivered a crushing 9-wicket defeat to Pakistan in the first match of the T20 series. New Zealand's bowlers put on a stellar performance, restricting Pakistan to a mere 91 runs. New Zealand's batsmen then displayed aggressive batting, achieving the target in just 10.1 overs. Tim Seifert played a blistering innings of 44 runs, while Jacob Duffy claimed 4 wickets with lethal bowling.

Pakistan Bowled Out by Devastating Bowling Performance

Pakistan, batting first, faced a disastrous start. Mohammad Haris and Hasan Nawaz were dismissed without scoring. After the collapse of the top order, Khushdil Shah (32 runs, 3 sixes) and Salman Agha (18 runs, 20 balls) offered some resistance but couldn't withstand the lethal bowling attack from New Zealand. Jacob Duffy's 4 wickets completely shattered Pakistan's batting lineup.

Tim Seifert's Explosive Performance

Chasing a modest target of 92 runs, New Zealand began brilliantly. The opening pair of Tim Seifert and Finn Allen launched a fierce assault on the Pakistani bowlers.

* Tim Seifert – 44 runs off 29 balls, including 7 fours and 1 six
* Finn Allen – 29 not out off 17 balls, including 2 fours and 2 sixes
* Tim Robinson – 18 not out

New Zealand comfortably reached the target in 10.1 overs, losing only 1 wicket, and took a 1-0 lead in the series.

New Zealand Takes the Lead in the 5-Match Series

This victory gives New Zealand a 1-0 lead in the 5-match series. The second match will be played in Dunedin on March 18th, where Pakistan will aim for a comeback. The third match will be in Auckland (March 21st), the fourth in Napier (March 23rd), and the final match in Christchurch (March 26th).

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