In the first match of the series, Pakistan defeated New Zealand by 88 runs. Despite the surface offering much to the fast bowlers, a 79-run partnersh
In the first match of the series, Pakistan defeated New Zealand by 88 runs. Despite the surface offering much to the fast bowlers, a 79-run partnership between Fakhar Zaman and Saim Ayub provided Pakistan with a comfortable total of 182, with each batsman scoring 47 runs. However, New Zealand’s Matt Henry did manage to hurt Pakistan’s lower order, picking up a hat-trick. In response, New Zealand struggled against Pakistan’s bowling line-up, with Haris Rauf taking four wickets and Imad Wasim taking two wickets. New Zealand was ultimately bowled out for 94 runs in just 15.3 overs,New Zealand’s last five wickets fell for just six runs. leaving Pakistan with a convincing victory.
