New Zealand Vs Pakistan 3rd T20I: NZ Beat Pak By 45 Runs, Seal The Series 3-0

New Zealand beat Pakistan by 45 runs in the 3rd T20I to clinch the series 3-0. Here are the details.

Finn Allen's astonishing ton helped New Zealand thump Pakistan in the 3rd T20I ( Image Source :Getty Images )

New Zealand Vs Pakistan 3rd T20I: New Zealand thumped Pakistan in an all-round dominant performance to win the 3rd T20I and clinch the five-match T20I series 3-0. They defeated the Asian side by 45 runs as a Finn Allen century helped the Black Caps put on a stellar show at the University of Otago Oval in Dunedin.

A series win sealed in Dunedin! 🙌

Catch up on all scores | https://t.co/78Ph8Hrhbe#NZvPAK #CricketNation pic.twitter.com/YfNpNJCGYN

— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) January 17, 2024

Finn Allen was awarded the man of the match award for his unbelievable knock as he scripted history with his swashbuckling 137.

New Zealand’s highest individual T20 international score. With 137 off 62 deliveries, the ANZ Player of the Match - Finn Allen 👏 #NZvPAK #CricketNation pic.twitter.com/ARAf5bcvg1

— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) January 17, 2024

 

New Zealand Vs Pakistan 3rd T20I Match Report

New Zealand came into the match with a huge psychological advantage over Pakistan as they were leading the series 2-0. Electing to bowl first, the decision backfired for the Pakistani side as the dismissal of Devon Conway didn't help their case. The wrath of Finn Allen and Tim Seifert blew away the Pakistani seamers and spinners as they couldn't find a decisive line and length for the Kiwi batters.

Haris Rauf registered the fourth most expensive spell for a Pakistani bowler in T20I's and was a subject to criticism from fans as he was bashed left, right, and centre. However, Pakistan captain Shaheen Afridi jumped into the defence of the pacer after the match in the post-match presentation.

Shaheen Afridi said, "Haris Rauf is our best T20 bowler. When we win you rate him as the best, but when we lose then he is the problem. Matt Henry also conceded 50+ runs, it happens". pic.twitter.com/FtUTSdILYY

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) January 17, 2024

Pakistan couldn't chase down 225 as they managed only 179 with Babar Azam the lone half-centurion for the side. In the process, the 2009 T20I World Cup winners have set some really unwanted records.

Babar Azam becomes the first Asian to score 3 fifties in losing causes in a T20i series. pic.twitter.com/oRMug71d3H

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) January 17, 2024

Pakistan in the last 13 international matches:

Won - 2.
Lost - 11. pic.twitter.com/8gqxrf9E0v

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) January 17, 2024