26/03Result
5th T20I (N), Pakistan tour of New Zealand at Wellington, Mar 26 2025
New Zealand won by 8 wkts (60b rem)
Player of the Match
James Neesham
James NeeshamNew Zealand
26/03Result
5th T20I (N), Pakistan tour of New Zealand at Wellington, Mar 26 2025
New Zealand won by 8 wkts (60b rem)
Player of the Match
James Neesham
James NeeshamNew Zealand

END OF OVER:
10 | 26 Runs | NZ: 131/2 | RR: 13.10

  • Tim Seifert97 (38b)
  • Daryl Mitchell2 (4b)
  • Shadab Khan2-0-33-0
  • Sufiyan Muqeem2-0-6-2

That's all from the final T20I of this series. Thank you for joining us and we'll see you for the ODI series starting Friday. For now, it's goodbye from me, Rvel Zahid, and our entire team. Ciao!

It was a mismatch of gargantuan proportions. It was a no contest at all today as Pakistan's batters were chaotic and lackluster with the bat, scraping their way to a below-par 128. In stark contrast, New Zealand got off to a blistering start, with the belligerent opening pair of Tim Seifert and Finn Allen gorging on runs as if they were playing against a club team, never giving Pakistan a sniff of a comeback. New Zealand's pace attack was just too good tonight and didn't allow Pakistan to get off the hook as the newcomers struggled to get accustomed to the pace and bounce with wickets continuing to tumble at regular intervals. It's understandable that Pakistan made wholesale changes and wanted to go with a fearless brand of cricket but there has to be a method to the madness. Fans would have expected some close contests but such lopsided affairs won't sit well with cricket aficionados in Pakistan. On the other hand, New Zealand will be mighty pleased with their bench strength and preparations for the World Cup as they dominated in the series barring the one hiccup

James Neesham, Player of the Match: Always a privilege to play for New Zealand. We have an amazing bunch of guys. More than happy to let the guys at the top to smack around, good sign when top five are getting the job done

Tim Seifert, Player of the Series: After a niggle in the hip, I thought there is only one way to play. Wickets were very bouncy, to be able to adapt...makes me very proud. It's just that you are backing yourself, your skills. Finn is a great mate; it's great fun out there with him. Couple of weeks with the family and then off to PSL

Salman Agha, Pakistan Captain: They were outstanding. We had some positives. Hasan batted well, Sufiyan did well... When we were coming here, we know it's a young side, focus is Asia cup and World cup. We will give them more games and when they have experience they will come good. I did alright but it doesn't matter when you lose the series. It's going to be a good series (ODI). It will be a different ball game and it's a completely different team

Michael Bracewell, New Zealand Captain: Whole bowling unit has been outstanding. We played on very friendly wickets for the seamers. Jakob stood out which has been great. The way we have been able to rotate players, everyone stood up. Obviously missing a few guys but it's great to be winning series. (happy with) consistency; the way we bounced back from Auckland and we have been pretty clinical in other games

Hassan Nasir: "We are just reveling and living in a Tim Seifert world"

9.6
6
Shadab Khan to Seifert, SIX, Puts Pakistan out of their misery by lumping Shadab down the ground over long-off for a six and New Zealand race to the target with 10 overs to spare. It was a special show from Tim Seifert, finishes with a spellbinding 97 and he hit the ball all around the park, making light work of the chase that too with a niggle!
9.5
6
Shadab Khan to Seifert, SIX, And now he salts on the wounds with a pull over long-on! Goes down low and lifts it into the nightsky for a six, munching it down the ground and looking unstoppable!
9.4
6
Shadab Khan to Seifert, SIX, Sends it down full and wide of off, Haris Rauf lost it in the air at deep cover and it's a double-whammy; can't catch it and also leaks a six, looked away in the last moment and the nightmarish day for Pakistan continues
9.3
1
Shadab Khan to Mitchell, 1 run, Quicker on off, bludgeons it away in front of midwicket for a single
9.2
1
Shadab Khan to Seifert, 1 run, Tossed on middle, leathers it downtown, Rauf runs across from long-off to intercept
9.1
6
Shadab Khan to Seifert, SIX, Out of the screws; dropped short on middle, rocks back and tonked it over midwicket for a six! That was a loosener with a hit me sign on it, Seifert made full use of it. He in an imperious form!

END OF OVER:
9 | 2 Runs 1 Wkt | NZ: 105/2 (24 runs required from 11 overs, RR: 11.66, RRR: 2.18)

  • Daryl Mitchell1 (3b)
  • Tim Seifert72 (33b)
  • Sufiyan Muqeem2-0-6-2
  • Shadab Khan1-0-7-0
8.6
0
Sufiyan Muqeem to Mitchell, no run, Gorgeous legbreak finishes on middle, he respects the delivery and dead bats it
8.5
0
Sufiyan Muqeem to Mitchell, no run, Fullish legbreak on middle, clipped to vacant mid-on region, Mitchell kept running aimlessly down the pitch and Sufiyan quickly hunted it down, Mitchell scrambled back
8.4
1
Sufiyan Muqeem to Seifert, 1 run, Good length and spinning away outside off, opens the face and steers it to short third
8.3
1
Sufiyan Muqeem to Mitchell, 1 run, Another fuller legbreak on middle, some grip, eased down towards long-on
8.2
W
Sufiyan Muqeem to Chapman, OUT, Similar full delivery, razor-sharp glovework from Haris as Chapman gets off-balance and leant forward, that's Dhoni-like reflexes from Haris and Chapman is clearly outside the crease, nothing behind the line and he'll have to go back. Lovely piece of bowling from Sufiyan. He is quality

MS Chapman st †Mohammad Haris b Sufiyan Muqeem 3 (10m 7b 0x4 0x6) SR: 42.85

8.1
0
Sufiyan Muqeem to Chapman, no run, Slip in place. Nails the yorker on middle, tries to sweep and cannot connect, hit on the big toe, very close and the umpire raises the finger in agreement. Sent upstairs. Impact is outside and we won't go any further.

New Zealand 2nd innings Partnerships

WktRunsPlayers
1st93TL SeifertFH Allen
2nd10MS ChapmanTL Seifert
3rd28DJ MitchellTL Seifert