4th T20 match between New Zealand and Pakistan highlights: In Game 4 of the Tri-Series, New Zealand easily defeated Pakistan by a margin of nine wickets. For the first wicket, Devon Conway (49), and Finn Allen (62) put together a 117-run partnership. After Babar Azam won the toss and decided to bat, Michael Bracewell (2/11), Mitchell Santner (2/27), Tim Southee (2/31) and Ish Sodhi (1/23) held Pakistan to 130/7.
Short Scores
Pakistan scored 130 for 7 in 20 overs (Iftikhar Ahmed scored 27, Babar Azam scored 21, Michael Bracewell took 2/11, Mitchell Santner took 2/27, and Tim Southee took 2/31).
131 for 1 in 16.1 overs for New Zealand (Finn Allen 62, Devin Conway 49 not out)
Live updates and cricket scores for the fourth NZ vs. PAK T20 match: Watch the entire match between Pakistan and New Zealand live from Christchurch.
Kane Williamson, the captain of New Zealand, on the triumph
“Yes, the boys gave a fantastic performance. They are a good team. We made better use of the circumstances. We made use of the wind and the longer side of the ground. Obviously more difficult fielding conditions. With their aggressive batting, Devon and Allen turned the chase in our favour. Such a performance was necessary. Allen’s ability to play is incredible. There were ten days on the wicket. Since the beginning of this tri-series, we have been playing here. It was impressive to see him bat in that manner on a used surface.”
Babar Azam, Pakistan’s captain, speaks
“The pitch seemed to be a little slower. We’ll do considerably better in the following game. We have a day off now, so we will need to talk about a lot of stuff. We have committed numerous errors. Undoubtedly an awful day. Our performance was lacking. Black Caps deserve praise for the manner they played.”
Bracewell, the game’s MVP, talks
“I haven’t used this one yet, yeah. I’ll have it at a later time. It’s challenging to bowl on a powerplay when there are just two fielders left, let alone when facing elite batters. Fortunately, a few bullets found their way directly to the fielders.”