New Zealand delivered a dominant performance, defeating Pakistan by a massive 115 runs in the 4th T20I of the series. Chasing a formidable target of 221, Pakistan was bowled out for just 105 in 16.2 overs, falling well short of the required total.
After opting to field first, Pakistan struggled to contain New Zealand’s aggressive batting. The hosts posted an imposing total of 220/6 in their 20 overs, powered by Michael Bracewell’s explosive 46 off 26 balls and Daryl Mitchell’s 29 off 23. Haris Rauf was the standout bowler for Pakistan, claiming 3 wickets for 27 runs in his 4 overs, while Shaheen Shah Afridi went wicketless, conceding 49 runs in his spell.
In response, Pakistan’s batting collapsed under pressure. Abdul Samad fought back with a resilient 44 off 28 balls, but he lacked support from the other batters. New Zealand’s bowling attack was relentless, with Zakary Foulkes leading the charge, taking 3 wickets for 25 runs, while Ish Sodhi claimed the final wicket to seal the victory.
With this win, New Zealand takes a commanding lead in the series, putting Pakistan on the back foot ahead of the final match.
