The Black Caps have missed the chance to secure a series whitewash against Pakistan after slipping to a 42-run defeat at Hagley Oval in Christchurch.<\/p>\n
Pakistan set a target of 135 for New Zealand in their innings.<\/p>\n
However, after initially appearing to be on track to beat that, the Black Caps lost several wickets in quick succession to finish on 92 from 17 overs.<\/p>\n
Pakistan’s 134\/8 is the lowest 20-over total any team successfully defended in men’s T20s in New Zealand. The previous lowest was 156\/6 by Australia in 2021.<\/p>\n
It’s also only the second time that New Zealand has been bowled for less than 100 in men’s T20s on home turf.<\/p>\n
The previous time that occurred was in 2010 when they were bowled out for 80, also against Pakistan in Christchurch.<\/p>\n
Iftikhar Ahmed was awarded the player of the match honour after taking 3-24.<\/p>\n
“I read the wicket and bowled accordingly, wicket was turning so I tried to bowl wicket by wicket,” he said.<\/p>\n
“Yes it was decided that I will bowl today, Shaheen [Shah Afridi] told me before the game and I was preparing for it. If the captain wants, I am available to bowl as I have done before.”<\/p>\n
Mohammad Nawaz and Usama Mir both took two wickets apiece.<\/p>\n
New Zealand win the series four games to one.<\/p>\n
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