Pakistan in trouble as New Zealand dominate with fierce bowling

Pakistan’s Hassan Nawaz walks off the ground after being dismissed during the Twenty20 cricket match between New Zealand and Pakistan at Sky Stadium in Wellington on March 26, 2025. — AFP

WELLINGTON: Pakistan were put to bat first in the final T20I after New Zealand won the toss at the Sky Stadium in Wellington on Wednesday.

Pakistan suffered a heavy 150-run defeat against New Zealand in the fourth T20I at Mount Maunganui on Sunday.

Chasing a challenging target of 221 runs, the Men in Green faltered, collapsing for just 105 runs in 17 overs. The Black Caps’ potent bowling attack dominated the match, securing a decisive victory.

Today’s match will not affect the result as the Kiwis lead the series 3-1.

Playing XIs

Pakistan: Mohammad Haris (w), Hasan Nawaz, Omair Bin Yousuf, Salman Agha (c), Usman Khan, Shadab Khan, Abdul Samad, Jahandad Khan, Haris Rauf, Sufiyan Muqeem, Mohammad Ali.

New Zealand: Tim Seifert, Finn Allen, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Jimmy Neesham, Mitch Hay (wk), Michael Bracewell (c), Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy, Ben Sears, Will O’Rourke.

This is a developing story and is being updated with more details.