The crowd went wild as Pakistan pulled off a stunning win against New Zealand in the third T20 match. Chasing a massive target of 205 runs, Pakistan achieved it in just 16 overs.
For Pakistan, Hasan Nawaz scored an unbeaten 105 off 45 balls, while captain Salman Aga made 51 off 31 balls.
New Zealand, which had won the first two T20s, was all out for 204 in 19.5 overs. Mark Chapman top-scored for the Kiwis with 94 off 44 balls, hitting 11 fours and 4 sixes.
The Kiwis got off to a shaky start, losing Finn Allen in the first over without scoring a run. Tim Seifert fell in the fifth over, making 19 off 9 balls. Chapman played aggressively, but lacked support from the other end.
At one point, it seemed like the Kiwis would cross 220, but they lost wickets regularly and were bowled out for 204. Shahin Afridi and Abrar Ahmed took two wickets each for Pakistan, while Haris Rauf picked up three.
In response, Pakistan made a explosive start, with wicketkeeper Mohammad Haris making 41 off 20 balls, and hitting 4 fours and 3 sixes. The first wicket fell in the sixth over, but then Hasan Nawaz and captain Salman Aga took the team to victory. Pakistan won by 9 wickets. Salman Aga remained unbeaten on 51 off 31 balls, and hit 6 fours and 2 sixes. Hasan Nawaz was unbeaten on 105 off 45 balls, and hit 10 fours and 7 sixes. The five-match T20 series is now 2-1 in favor of New Zealand.
