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