Pak vs NZ third T20 match

In the third T20I between Pakistan and New Zealand on March 21, 2025, at Eden Park in Auckland, Pakistan achieved a remarkable nine-wicket victory, successfully chasing down a challenging target of 205 runs in just 16 overs.

New Zealand’s Innings:

Mark Chapman: Played a stellar innings, scoring 94 runs off 44 balls, including 11 fours and 4 sixes.

Tim Seifert: Contributed 19 runs off 9 balls, with 1 four and 2 sixes.

Daryl Mitchell: Added 17 runs off 11 balls, hitting 1 four and 1 six.

Michael Bracewell: Provided a late surge with 31 runs off 18 balls, including 3 fours and 2 sixes.

New Zealand concluded their innings at 204 runs for 10 wickets in 19.5 overs. Haris Rauf was the standout bowler for Pakistan, claiming three wickets and maintaining pressure throughout the innings.

Pakistan’s Chase:

Hasan Nawaz: Delivered a match-winning performance, scoring an unbeaten 105 runs off 45 balls, including 10 fours and 7 sixes.

Mohammad Haris: Provided a strong start with 41 runs off 20 balls, featuring 4 fours and 3 sixes.

Agha Salman: Remained not out on 51 runs off 31 balls, contributing significantly to the chase.

Pakistan achieved the target in just 16 overs, with 24 balls to spare, leveling the five-match series at 1-2.

Key Moments:

– Chapman’s aggressive batting set a formidable target, but Nawaz’s explosive century ensured Pakistan’s

– Pakistan’s openers provided a blazing start, reaching a team fifty in just four overs, the joint-fastest in men’s T20I.