New Zealand Vs Pakistan 5th T20I Highlights: Kiwis Trump Touring Pakistan 4-1
NZ Vs PAK, 5th T20I Highlights: Get all the highlights from the fifth and final T20I between New Zealand and Pakistan at the Wellington Regional Stadium on Wednesday.
NZ Vs PAK, 5th T20I Highlights: New Zealand closed out a 3-1 series win over Pakistan in the fifth and final T20I between the sides on Wednesday at the Wellington Regional Stadium as they chased down the target of 128 with 8-wickets and ten overs to spare riding on Tim Seifert’s unbeaten 97-run knock. Jimmy Neeshan led the Kiwi bowling attack with a fifer to limit Pakistan to 128/9 as skipper Salma Ali Aga’s fifty went in vain.
The Kiwis opened the series with a 9-wicket win over Pakistan at the Hagley Oval to seize a 1-0 advantage as they chased down a paltry target of 92 runs with 9 wickets to spare after putting the visiting batter to the sword with the leather. New Zealand went on to double down on their lead with a 5-wicket win at the University Oval in a truncated game.
Pakistan fought back in the third fixture of the series as they successfully chased down a 205-run target with 9 wickets to spare as Hasan Nawaz’s unbeaten ton and skipper Salman Ali Agha’s fifty took them over the line to make it 1-2 in the series, still in favour of the hosts.
The Kiwis, however, clinched the five-game series with a game to spare with a mammoth 115-run win over Pakistan at the Bay Oval. NZ posted a total of 220, riding on sizeable contributions from multiple players before bundling out Pakistan for 105 runs in just 16.2 overs as Jacob Duffy starred with a four-wicket haul to pick up an unassailable 3-1 lead in the series.
New Zealand Squad: Michael Bracewell (C), Finn Allen, Mark Chapman, Jacob Duffy, Mitch Hay, Daryl Mitchell, Jimmy Neesham, Tim Robinson, Ben Sears, Tim Seifert, Ish Sodhi, Will O’Rourke (Matches 1, 2 and 3), Kyle Jamieson (Matches 1, 2 and 3 only), Matt Henry (Matches 4 and 5), Zak Foulkes (Matches 4 and 5)
Pakistan Squad: Salman Ali Agha (C), Shadab Khan (Vc), Abdul Samad, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Hasan Nawaz, Jahandad Khan, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Ali, Mohammad Haris, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Omair Bin Yousaf, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Sufyan Moqim and Usman Khan
Right then, that will be it from the T20Is where New Zealand takes the series by a 4-1 margin. We hope you enjoyed the coverage. The action now shifts to the three-match ODI series. The first game will be played on March 28th at McLean Park in Napier. That game will start at 10.00 pm GMT. But as you know, you can always join early for all the build-up. Until then, take care, and cheers!
Michael Bracewell, the skipper of New Zealand, is thrilled with his team’s performance, particularly the bowling unit, which has been outstanding throughout the series. Michael Bracewell reckons that the team has rotated players and given squad members a chance to shine, all while securing a series win is a big positive for them. He’s also impressed with how the team bounced back after their defeat in the third game, showing great resilience and determination.
Salman Agha, Pakistan’s skipper, graciously conceded that New Zealand outplayed them, giving credit to the Kiwis for their impressive performance. Despite the loss, Agha highlighted the positives, noting that players like Hasan Nawaz and Mohammad Haris showed promising batting skills in the game they won, while Sufiyan Muqeem impressed in this contest. Agha also expressed optimism about the upcoming ODI series, emphasizing that the ODI team is more experienced and a different entity altogether. He’s hopeful that this difference will translate to a better outcome for Pakistan in the ODI series.
Tim Seifert, the Player of the Series, shares his thoughts. He says that his approach was to play aggressively, and he’s thrilled that it paid off. Tim acknowledged that he got a bit lucky early on, with a few shots flying off the bat, setting the tone for his innings. Looking ahead, Tim mentioned that he’s looking forward to taking a well-deserved break, spending quality time with his family for a couple of weeks, before returning to cricket duties.
James Neesham, the Player of the Match, shares his thoughts. He credits the top-order bowlers for making his job easier, allowing him to capitalize on the pressure they built. James emphasized his focus on performing well whenever given the opportunity, and he’s eager to continue doing so. He also praised the Kiwi’s batting unit, who have been in superb form throughout the series, making for an entertaining watch
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Earlier in the game, Pakistan scored 128 in 20 overs, driven by Skipper Salman’s half-century. Shadab also contributed significantly, but the rest of Pakistan’s batting lineup struggled. New Zealand’s bowling attack was led by James Neesham, who took five wickets. Jacob Duffy claimed two, while Ben Sears and Ish Sodhi took one wicket each.
Chasing a modest total, New Zealand got off to a flying start, scoring 92 runs in the Powerplay. Tim Seifert, in scintillating form throughout the series, led the charge with an aggressive 97. Finn Allen provided solid support as well. Pakistan’s bowlers struggled to contain the Kiwis’ onslaught, with Sufiyan Muqeem being the only bright spot, claiming two wickets and bowling economically. With the pitch favorable for the batters, the total of 128 posted by Pakistan never looked to trouble the home side and they have breezed past this in the blink of an eye.
The Kiwis secured a convincing victory over Pakistan, winning by 8 wickets and 10 overs to spare. This win has ended the 5-match T20I series in favor of New Zealand, with a dominant 4-1 scoreline.
9.6 – Six!
Batsman_1 : Tim Seifert 97(38)
Batsman_2 : Daryl Mitchell 2(4)
Bowler : Shadab Khan 0/33(2)
Over : 10
Run : 26
Wicket : 0
Score : 131/2
RequiredRR :
CurrentRR : 13.10
EachBallRuns : 6,1,1,6,6,6,
9.5 – SIX MORE! INCREDIBLE STRIKING!
9.1 – SIX! LAUNCHED! Tossed up full, on off. Tim Seifert gets low and powers it flat over the cow corner fence for a biggie. He is a hurry to finish this.
9.4 – DROPPED AND SIX! Shadab Khan bowls it slower through the air, and much wide outside off. Tim Seifert reaches for it and lofts it toward the long-off region. Haris Rauf fails to judge it and the ball bursts through his hands and palms it over the ropes for a maximum.
9.3 – Floated full, around off. Daryl Mitchell heaves it off the inner half through mid-wicket region for a single.
5.5 – SIX! THIRD SIX OF THE OVER! Back of a length delivery on the middle stump line. Tim Seifert picks the length and smokes it over deep square leg fence, into the stands for another maximum. This is now the highest powerplay score by New Zealand.
5.4 – Good length delivery on the middle and leg. Tim Seifert heaves it off the inner half of the blade toward deep backward square leg. Abdul Samad puts the dive in the deep and saves a couple.
5.3 – SIX! FIFTY FOR TIM SEIFERT! The carnage continues. Back of a length delivery on off. Tim Seifert makes room and slaps it over deep cover boundary for half a dozen.
5.2 – FOUR! BANG! Short of a length delivery around off. Tim Seifert picks the length and smacks it toward the deep mid-wicket region. One bounce and into the boundary. Tim Seifert is in no mood to stop tonight.
5.1 – SIX! Jahandad Khan is greeted back with a biggie! Slower ball on a length, on the middle. Tim Seifert picks the change of pace and hammers it over deep mid-wicket for an 83m hit.
5.6 – Slower bumper, on the middle. Tim Seifert is early into the shot and miscues the pull in front of deep square leg fielder for a single. 25 runs coming off the over.
Batsman_1 : Tim Seifert 63(26)
Batsman_2 : Finn Allen 27(11)
Bowler : Jahandad Khan 0/43(2)
Over : 6
Run : 25
Wicket : 0
Score : 92/0
RequiredRR : 2.64
CurrentRR : 15.33
EachBallRuns : 6,4,6,2,6,1,
6.2 – OUT! BOWLED’EM! Sufiyan Muqeem gets the breakthrough! Bowls it flat and quick on the off-stump line. Finn Allen looks to pull this over the leg side but the ball skids through and hits the top of the off-stump. A breezy cameo from Finn Allen comes to an end.
6.1 – Tossed up full, on off. Tim Seifert slog-sweeps it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
Time for some spin. Sufiyan Muqeem comes into the attack.
6.5 – Wrong’un, slower through the air, outside off. Tim Seifert goes back and pulls it toward wide of long-on for a couple. A misfield in the deep allows the second run.
6.4 – Touch short and quick outside off. Mark Chapman cuts this to deep point for a single to get off the mark.
6.3 – Flatter leg break, around off. Mark Chapman cuts it to backward point.
Mark Chapman walks in next at number 3.
6.6 – Pushed through quicker, and flatter, on off. Tim Seifert plays across the line and gets the inside edge onto the pad. A tidy over from Sufiyan Muqeem.
Batsman_1 : Tim Seifert 66(29)
Batsman_2 : Mark Chapman 1(2)
Bowler : Sufiyan Muqeem 1/4(1)
Over : 7
Run : 4
Wicket : 1
Score : 96/1
RequiredRR : 2.53
CurrentRR : 13.71
EachBallRuns : 1,0(W),0,1,2,0,
9.3 – 1 run.
9.2 – Quicker length ball, outside off. Tim Seifert flat-bats this toward long-off for just a single.
9.1 – SIX! LAUNCHED! Tossed up full, on off. Tim Seifert gets low and powers it flat over the cow corner fence for a biggie. He is a hurry to finish this.
8.6 – Flatter length ball, on off. Daryl Mitchell gets behind the line and defends from the crease.
Batsman_1 : Daryl Mitchell 1(3)
Batsman_2 : Tim Seifert 72(33)
Bowler : Sufiyan Muqeem 2/6(2)
Over : 9
Run : 2
Wicket : 1
Score : 105/2
RequiredRR : 2.18
CurrentRR : 11.67
EachBallRuns : 0,0(W),1,1,0,0,
Daryl Mitchell walks in at number 4.
8.5 – Tossed up on the middle and leg. Daryl Mitchell nudges into the leg side where the bowler runs across and stops it himself.
8.4 – Flatter googly, around off. Dabbed to short third for one.
8.3 – Tossed up on the middle and leg. Daryl Mitchell eases it past the bowler and down to long-on for one.
8.2 – OUT! STUMPED! Sufiyan Muqeem gets his man! Delivers it full and quick, on the leg stump line. Mark Chapman looks to jam it but the ball comes off his pad and goes toward the keeper. Mohammad Haris behind the stumps is quick to take off the bails as Mark Chapman loses his balance and his foot is out of the crease. Sufiyan Muqeem has his second wicket as Chapman departs early.
8.1 – Bowls it full and quick on the middle and leg stump line. Mark Chapman gets low for the swipe but the ball skids through and hits him in front. An appeal from Pakistan and up goes the finger. Mark Chapman has gone upstairs for the review. The ball tracking shows that the impact is outside the line and Chapman survives.
7.6 – FOUR! PUMPED! Dropped short, outside off. Tim Seifert gets on top of the bounce and slaps it toward deep extra cover region. One bounce and over the ropes.
Batsman_1 : Tim Seifert 71(32)
Batsman_2 : Mark Chapman 3(5)
Bowler : Shadab Khan 0/7(1)
Over : 8
Run : 7
Wicket : 0
Score : 103/1
RequiredRR : 2.16
CurrentRR : 12.88
EachBallRuns : 1,1,0,1,0,4,
7.5 – Flatter leg break, outside off. Tim Seifert cuts it to the point fielder.