New Zealand has scored a 115-run victory in the fourth T20 as two Pakistani batsmen score in double digits in a chase of 221.
New Zealand’s ruthless paced attack marked Pakistan’s batting lineup, bringing a crushed 115-run victory in the fourth Twenty20, winning the 5-match series 3-1.
Homeside posted a 220-6 on Mount Maunganui, dismissing a tattered Pakistan for just 105 on the 17th.
Jacob Duffy insisted 4-20 and fellow sailor Zach Faulks 3-25 as Pakistan scored a 95-run loss against New Zealand in Wellington nine years ago, and Pakistan suffered the biggest T20 loss in running against all countries.
Tourists fell to 9-3 after two overs.
Duffy’s first victim was one Hasan Nawaz, two days after the opener blasted the Maiden Century in Game 3 of Auckland to keep the series alive.
At 56-8, Pakistan was at risk of not reaching the lowest score at T20 International. In 2012 it was 74 against Australia.
The only other batter to score in double digits was Irfan Khan of 24.
This was New Zealand’s second-largest T20 victory, nearly outperforming the West Indies’ 119 Landloving in the same Bay Oval venue in 2018.
Previously, Fin Allen raced 50 balls with just 20 balls and scored 59 in the New Zealand opening stands.
Seifert was the first of three batters fired by Seamer Haris Rauf, who claimed 3-27.
Allen attacked six Fours and Six, but Captain Michael Braiswell was almost as effective in death, blew 46 out of 26 balls.
“Tim and [Seifert] Allen, who was a player in the match, said:
“It’s great to sit on the other end and see him go and take over as he goes.”
The Pacers in New Zealand used to move the ball under floodlights that were previously thought to be relatively benign. Even leg spinner Ish Sodhi discovered that purchasing can sharply change the ball.
“We have to give them credit. They bowled really well and they overtook us,” Pakistan Captain Ali Aga said.
“It was shaking and spinning too. We did a lot in two innings, but we’re an international team and we have to do better.”
Game 5 will be in Wellington on Wednesday.
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