"Tim Seifert contributed 31 runs off 23 balls and Allen's outstanding solo performance helped New Zealand post a formidable 224 runs despite losing 7 wickets during the match."

 

Pakistan received fortunate luck in Dunedin on Wednesday, January 17. But Finn Allen quickly pointed out the grave error committed by Shaheen Shah Afridi in choosing not to bat despite winning the toss. He dominated the Pakistani bowlers, scoring a remarkable 137 runs in just 62 balls. The New Zealand cricket team set an extremely challenging goal of 224 runs for Pakistan to chase. In reaction, Pakistan managed to accumulate 179 runs, losing 7 wickets within 20 overs.

Despite Babar Azam's valiant effort with the bat, accumulating 58 runs off 37 balls, Pakistan fell short of the target, managing to score 179 runs while losing 7 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. Allen's extraordinary feat of hitting 16 sixes in his innings not only showcased his prowess but also equaled Hazrat Ullah Zazai's record for the most sixes in a T20 International innings, a milestone previously achieved by the Afghan opener in 2019.

The match saw Allen's exceptional solo performance, complemented by Tim Seifert's contribution of 31 runs off 23 balls, as New Zealand posted a challenging total of 224 runs, losing 7 wickets in the process. Pakistan, on the other hand, witnessed standout innings from Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, and Mohammad Nawaz, but their collective efforts proved insufficient in chasing down the imposing target set by the hosts.

Despite Babar Azam's consistent performance throughout the series, Pakistan's inability to counter New Zealand's formidable display has left them trailing by an insurmountable margin. The overwhelming win for New Zealand has solidified their superiority over the visiting Pakistani team.