Gul: 'Abbas Afridi got wickets at the right moments'
Pakistan's fast bowling coach also said their quicks are getting "back on track" while demanding sharper fielding
12/01Result
1st T20I (N), Pakistan tour of New Zealand at Auckland, Jan 12 2024
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![New Zealand]( "New Zealand")
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![Pakistan]( "Pakistan")
180 (18/20 ov)
Player of the Match
12/01Result
1st T20I (N), Pakistan tour of New Zealand at Auckland, Jan 12 2024
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![New Zealand]( "New Zealand")
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![Pakistan]( "Pakistan")
180 (18/20 ov)
Player of the Match
'Play nice cricket shots' - Mitchell explains T20 batting
The 32-year-old New Zealander scored 61 runs off 27 balls in the first T20I against Pakistan
Match Coverage
All Match NewsMitchell, Williamson and Southee lead New Zealand to comprehensive win
Chasing 227, only Babar Azam was able to push on with fifty which wasn't enough for a win
Main character Afridi begins his biggest test in tranquil New Zealand
Pakistan's new T20 captain is fully focused on the World Cup less than six months away
T20 World Cup agenda dominates clash of the titans
New Zealand and Pakistan face off in a five-match series which features Williamson's return and Afridi's captaincy debut in internationals
Arafat named Pakistan's high-performance coach for New Zealand T20Is
He replaces Simon Helmot, who will leave the team because of personal commitments
