New Zealand Thrash Pakistan by 8 Wickets in 5th T20I
New Zealand defeated Pakistan by 8 wickets in Wellington, chasing 129 in just 10 overs. Tim Seifert smashed 97* off 38 balls, including 10 sixes. James Neesham starred with the ball, taking 5/22. Pakistan managed 128/9, with Salman Agha scoring 51. New Zealand sealed the series with a dominant performance.
With the series already decided, New Zealand ended the T20I series in style by thrashing Pakistan by 8 wickets in the fifth and final match in Wellington. Chasing a modest target of 129, New Zealand reached 131/2 in just 10 overs, with 60 balls to spare. Tim Seifert was the star of the chase, smashing an unbeaten 97 off just 38 balls, including 6 fours and 10 sixes, at a staggering strike rate of 255.26. Finn Allen also contributed a quick 27 off 12 balls as New Zealand dominated from the start, scoring 92 runs without losing a wicket in the powerplay.
Earlier, Pakistan struggled with the bat and posted 128/9 in their 20 overs. Captain Salman Agha top-scored with 51 off 39 balls, while Shadab Khan chipped in with 28 runs. James Neesham produced a match-winning spell, taking 5 wickets for 22 runs in his 4 overs. Jacob Duffy also picked up 2 wickets for just 18 runs.
New Zealand’s bowlers kept Pakistan under pressure, never allowing them to build momentum. Sufiyan Muqeem was the lone bright spot in Pakistan’s bowling, picking 2 wickets for just 6 runs. However, it wasn’t enough as New Zealand sealed the game and series emphatically.
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