New Zealand Crush Pakistan by Nine Wickets in T20I Series Opener

Pakistan's new-look squad struggles as New Zealand dominates with clinical bowling and batting in Christchurch.

New Zealand bowled Pakistan out for 91, their lowest T20I score on New Zealand soil, with Kyle Jamieson and Jacob Duffy taking seven wickets collectively.
Kyle Jamieson claimed Player of the Match honors for his devastating spell, finishing with figures of 3-8 in four overs.
New Zealand chased down the target in just 10.1 overs, led by Tim Seifert's 44 off 29 balls and strong contributions from Finn Allen and Tim Robinson.
Pakistan's new captain Salman Ali Agha acknowledged the team's poor performance and emphasized the need for adaptation and improvement in upcoming matches.
The second T20I of the five-match series is scheduled to take place in Dunedin on Tuesday, March 18, at the University Oval.